Creo Parametric Mill-Turn - Jouni Ahola PDF

Creo
Parametric Mil -Turn

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Creo Parametric Mill-Turn
Jouni Ahola
ISBN 978-952-7074-33-6
Copyright Jouni Ahola
February 2015
Publisher: Klaava Media
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All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in
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Creo Parametric Mil -Turn
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Table of contents
1
CREO PARAMETRIC
INTERFACE
5
1.1 THIS BOOK
1.2 CHAPTERS AND TASKS
5
1.3 INTRODUCTION TO MILL-TURN MANUFACTURING
6
1.4 STARTING
1.5 MILL-TURN PROCESS
9
1.6 OPTIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS
..10
1.6.1
MANUFACTURING CONFIGURATIONS
.11
1.7 CREATING A NEW TEMPLATE
..17
1.8 WORKING DIRECTORY
1.9 IMPORT MODEL
31
1.10
MODEL PROPERTIES
1.11
CUTTING PARAMETERS
1.11.1
CUTTING SPEED FORMULAS
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1.11.2
FEED AND DEPTH OF

CUT
1.11.3
SURFACE ROUGHNESS
49
1.11.4
CONSTANT SURFACE SPEED
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1.12
CAMSHAFT CUTTING PARAMETERS
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2
CREO PARAMETRIC MILL/TURN
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2.1 COMMON PROCEDURE FOR CREATING A NEW MANUFACTURING
MODEL .53
2.2 REFERENCE MODEL
2.3 WORKPIECE
2.4 FIXTURE
2.5 MILL-TURN WORK CENTER
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2.5.1
MILL-TURN MACHINE TOOL SIMULATION

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2.6 OPERATION
2.7 CUTTING TOOLS
2.7.1
MILL-TURN MILLING TOOLS
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2.8 NC SEQUENCES
2.8.1
ROUGHING THE CAMS
2.8.2
PATTERN NC SEQUENCE
2.8.3
SURFACE MILLING
2.8.4
SEMI-FINISHING THE CAMS
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2.8.5
EDITING THE NC SEQUENCE
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2.8.6
EDITING THE NC SEQUENCE PARAMETERS
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2.8.7
FINISHING THE CAMS
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2.8.8
GROOVE MILLING
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3
POST PROCESSING
116
3.1 MILL-TURN POST PROCESSING
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4
APPENDIX
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4.1 CREO PARAMETRIC QUICK REFERENCE CARD
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1
CREO PARAMETRIC INTERFACE
1.1
This book
This book is a follow-up to the books Creo Parametric Modeling, Creo Parametric Basic Milling and Creo Parametric Basic Turning. If you already know the
basis of the Creo Parametric and modeling you can use this book easily.
If you are using the software first time, and want to go straight to the CAM module,
you can download the needed 3D models and tools:
The downloaded models are in the native Creo Parametric 2-format (.prt),
(.asm), (.drw) and (mfg).
The models are also available in the STEP-format.
Before you use Creo Parametric to machine components (CAM), it is important to
understand the complete manufacturing process and the steps involved in this process. It is also important to understand the elements that make up completed manufacturing models.
Download site: http://www.gold-cam.fi/en/download
Or inquire: gold-cam@dlc.fi
1.2
Chapters and Tasks

This book consists of several chapters each dealing with a primary theme of Creo
Parametric and are meant to be used alongside the running Creo Parametric.
You will learn the material best if you take time along the way to read the text carefully and think about what you are doing and observing what happens.
Usually, first is the theory and then is the Task. Tasks are marked as chapter numbers, for example:
Task 1.2: How to use this book?
When the task is ready, there is a text:
Task 1.2 is ready.
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1.3
Introduction to Mill-Turn Manufacturing

The Mill-Turn manufacturing process can be divided into different main-level steps;
1. Manufacturing Template
2. Reference Model
3. Workpiece (premachined)
4. Ref Model and Workpiece
5. Fixture
6. NC Sequences and tools
7. Simulation
8. CL Data and Postprocessing CNC Code
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1. A template manufacturing model can be selected and copied during the creation
process. Using template manufacturing models enables you to standardize on the
initial manufacturing model configuration. By default, the template manufacturing model includes default datum planes and a default coordinate system.
2. The reference model represents the final machined component. Surfaces and
edges are selected from the reference model and are used as references when creating NC steps. The reference model can be also imported from the other CADsoftware. You must assemble a reference model before creating NC steps.
3. Workpiece model This represents the unmachined stock material. It is an optional element and is not required to create NC steps. However, using a
workpiece enables you to simulate the machining of the stock material.
Workpieces can be standard stock billets or you can configure them to represent
models such as castings.
4. You can assemble or create a workpiece in a manufacturing model. A number
of options are available. An automatic workpiece enables you to create a rectangular or round workpiece depending on your requirements.
5. Fixtures are parts or assemblies that can be used to hold the component being
machined. For example, you can create chuck assemblies and use them as fixtures.
6. An NC sequence is a workpiece feature that represents a single tool path. The

tool path consists of:
Cut motions, that is, tool motions while actually cutting the workpiece
material
Approach, exit, connect moves
Additional CL commands and post-processor words (for example,
feedrates, PPRINT, OPSTOP).
7. Toolpaths and machine simulations are one of the most important stages in the
manufacturing process. You can display the toolpath for an operation, a single
step, or multiple steps. You can also display tool path and machine simulation together if the machine assembly is defined.
8. Post-processing is the final stage in the manufacturing process. When toolpaths
and simulation have been completed, you can create ASCII format cutter location
(CL) data files for operations or selected NC steps. This CL data file will then
have to be postprocessed to generate an MCD file, containing the proper CNC
codes.
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1.4
Starting
Opening the software:
The main interface:

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1.5
Mill-Turn Process
MiIl-Turn CNC machines combine the technologies of Turning (or Lathe) and Milling on one CNC machine. This machine is often referred to as a Lathe with Live
Tooling.
Typically, any machining that involves removing large amounts of material is performed with the turning head, while the milling head is used for more detailed machining and rotary work. This enables you to machine parts on a single machine that
would normally require more than one machine and multiple setups, thereby reducing the chance of errors.
The live tooling spindle is capable of holding both milling cutters and turning cutters.
When the secondary spindle (or live tooling) is loaded with milling cutters, the main
spindle stops and locks into position and can be used as a rotary table.
The following steps are typically used in the mill-turn process:
Roughing the Part Rough machine the basic shape of the part using area
turning sequences.
Profiling and Turning Finish the parts shape using profile and groove turning sequences.
Milling Slots Mill any slots in the part using either the live tooling head or
the milling head.
Drilling Holes Drill any holes in the part using the milling head.
Each operation can be simulated sequentially.
You can create 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis toolpaths using live tooling.
In-Line Twin Spindle CNC Machine with live tooling:

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1.6
Options and configurations
You can access the Creo Parametric Options dialog box by clicking File - Options.
The options dialog box contains the following categories:
Favorites You can add favorite config.pro options in this panel.
Configuration Editor Location for the config.pro editor. Default settings:

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Save settings:
1.6.1 Manufacturing Configurations
There are a few useful configurations for manufacturing, for example you can define where cutting tools and NC machines locates. Before that you need to create
folders and put your solid tools and machine assemblies and so on to them. For example:

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Task 1.6.1: NC Options.
Open Configuration Editor. Select Find. Type keyword: pro_mf Find Now
These all settings are for directories.

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First, select pro_mf_workcell_dir:
Select Browse and give the full path to the folder where are NC Machine assemblies:
OK.
Add/Change.
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You can see the new settings in the options list:
Do the same for pro_mf_tprm_dir.
You can select option and Add to Favorites.

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When options are defined OK. Save options Yes.

Give the path to the installation folder where the original config.pro locates (if you have
writing rights).

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Next time you can find and change options easily if needed.
Task 1.6.1 is ready.

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1.7
Creating a new template
New models or assemblies should be created using templates. It means that every users of the company has the same way to start the work. The model contains the same
information, for example:
Datums default datum planes and coordinate system, named by user.
View Orientations same standard view orientations.
Parameters
Layers
Units
The system default templates locate in installation folder:
Manufacturing template:

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When you start the new model and give the name and clear Use default template
box, you get the New File Options window. Here you can select or browse template.
Sometimes may happen, that you cant open templates or there is no template what
you need. You can create customized templates that can be used to create new parts
and assemblies.
Task1.7: Own template.
Now the task is create manufacturing template for turning. It should be Manufacturing template, because manufacturing session will be assembly.
Start new:
Select Empty.
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Create planes by selecting Plane tool. Show plane Tags:
If the you cant see the plane names in the model tree, select settings and Tree
Filters:
Create Coordinate System:
Select up to 3 references, such as plane, edge, coordinate system, or point to place
coordinate system.

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Select planes in order. Select Orientation page. You can change the orientation if
needed.
Your coordinate system is shown in to the same direction as the spin center. Red
means X-axis, Green means Y-axis and blue is the Z-axis. (RGB).
Give the name:
You can also rename the planes. First you need to think how the lathe coordinate
system locates.

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Below is the picture of 5 axis mill/turn machine:
You have to create the coordinate system of the template match to the machine axis.
Usually in lathes, Z-axis is horizontal and pointing away from the chuck and it is
collinear with turning axis.
You can define the plane as XZ-plane and create view for it. Rotate the template so
that you can see coordinate system as below:
Select ADTM2 Rename. Give the new name: FRONT_XZ. You can rename the
other planes also.

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The other useful way is Creating view orientations:
Select FRONT_XZ as Reference 1- Front. Select Reference 2 TOP_YZ
Template rotates to the direction. Give the name and Save. OK.
You can open saved views:
Create one Isometric (3D-view) more. Rotate the template just about as below. Select Reorient again, give the name and Save the view:
You can make as many views as you want. Save the template.

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Next step is to define units: File - Prepare - Model Properties:
Select Units change:
Select new. Give the units. OK.

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Set new unit_system1 and Convert dimensions OK. - Close
Close Model Properties window. Save the template.
Using layers in manufacturing assembly. Similar to parts, you can hide non-solid
geometry of assembly features including assembly datum features and surfaces. Unlike parts, you can add components to layers in an assembly. If you add components to a layer and then hide layer, the component geometry hides.
Select Layers:
Click New Layer:

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Give the name and Layer id. Select planes from the template:
OK.
Activate layer from the tree and hide:
Planes are hided from the template and you can see the name of the layer dimmed.
Click Layers again and you can see the model tree. Planes are hided.
Make new layer for Coordinate systems.

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Give the name and Id and select coordinate system:
If you hide or unhide layers, you need to Save Status. (Right lick)
Now, unhide both layers and Save Status. Save the template.
Next parameters. Parameters are metadata information that can be included in a
model template or created by a user in his own part or assembly. Parameters enable
you to add important additional information into part and assembly models.

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You can access parameters in many ways:
Or
Parameters window:

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Click plus button and give the parameters. You can select: Integer, Real Number,
String or Yes No as type.
OK. Save the template. Now the template is ready enough for testing. Make new
manufacturing assembly and browse your own template:
Task1.7 is ready.

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1.8
Working directory
Creo Parametric is started in the default working directory, which is defined during
installation of the software. Different working directories can be set by the user.
There are many ways to define a new working directory:
Icon - Select Working Directory:
From the Folder Tree or Web browser- Right click the folder and select: Set
Working Directory.

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From the File menu:
Click (File), Open Right click the folder:

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1.9
Import model
Note! You can skip this chapter if you want to use ready made reference model
(CAMSHAFT_INLET.prt).
Sometimes the machinable model is made in different CAD software. In Creo you
can Open many kind of types:
In this case the original model is in STEP-format. STEP stands as Standard
Exchange Protocol or international standard for product data exchange and extension is .
STP

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Task 1.9: Import STEP-file.
Open STEP-type model and create Datum Planes and Coordinate Systems:
Selec Type: STEP Select File from the window. From Import New Model
window: Use Part as Type, Check Use Templates Select Details Select Options
- Select Template (here mmns_part_solid). Ok. - Ok.- Ok.

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Model opens:
You can see the Datum Planes which comes from the template. The datum planes are
in relation to the coordinate system of the model. From a manufacturing point of
view, it is important to know how to make planes, axis and coordinate systems.
You can also see the datum plane and axis names. In the Ribbon View Show or
hide tags:
Creating Datum Axes, Datum Planes and Datum Coordinate Systems.
In the Ribbon - Select Model Axis. Select surface as below. Ok.
In the Ribbon - Select Model Plane. Select Axis and with Ctrl pressed TOP
DATUM PLANE:

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Edit the angle: 42.5 OK. Make one datum more, angle 90, use axis and the new
plane:
The new datum planes are in relation to the camshaft cam angle. You can see the
new features also in the model tree and rename them if wanted. DTM1 will be the
cam angle plane.
Next task is creating of the coordinate system for turning. Hide unnecessary planes
and coordinates. In the Ribbon - Select Model Coordinate System:
Note! It is important to have coordinate systems set up correctly for subsequent
machine operations to work correctly. The Z-axis must always be along the axis of
the lathes spindle.

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Select plane from the model as below and the new datum planes with Ctrl pressed.
Coordinate system locates in the intersection of the tree planes. Select Orientation
page. Change surface from the model to determine Z-axis and DTM2 to project X.
Flip if needed.
Finally, give the name on Properties page:
In addition you may need more coordinate systems for the roughing (milling) of the
cams. The workpiece is round, diameter 45mm. You have to remove material about
8mm around the cam. You need also Datum Planes for roughing.

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Click Plane from the Datum Group. Select the DTM1 plane and drag the handle to
an offset of 16. Click Properties tab and give the name: RIGHT_SIDE_ROUGH.
Click OK in the Datum Plane dialog box.
Do the same for the opposite side and give the name of the plane:
LEFT_SIDE_ROUGH.
Click Plane from the Datum Group. Select the DTM2 plane and drag the handle to
an offset of 16. Click Properties tab and give the name: OPPOSITE_SIDE_ROUGH.
Click OK in the Datum Plane dialog box.

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Click Coordinate System from the Datum group. Press CTRL and select datum
planes DTM1, DTM2, and end surface of the part as references.
In the Coordinate System dialog box, select the Orientation tab. Use DTM1 to
determine X. Click Flip. Select the Properties tab. Edit the Name to
RIGHT_ROUGH. Click Ok.
These coordinate systems are for milling, so the Z axis should be point up.

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Create the other two coordinate system using the same method. Give the
corresponding names for the coordinate systems as LEFT_ROUGH and
OPPOSITE_ROUGH.
Datums are ready. Save your work.
Task 1.9 is ready.

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1.10 Model properties
Especially imported model has no properties - material information and the other
useful information. For example if you want to change units or material for strength
analyses.
Task 1.10: Model Properties
Click File - Prepare - Model Properties:
Note! If you use templates for start modeling or importing, the units comes from the
template. Material can also be defined in the template. However, you can change
them from Model Properties.
Material change:

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Select material from the list and move it to the Materials in Model window.
Select material and make Copy. Select copied material and Properties:
You can give the new name for the material and properties:
Sometimes when changing units, you have to select Convert or Interpret values.
Convert means for example: One inch is 25.4 millimeter. OK.
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When all wanted values are filled, OK.
The new material is in the Materials in Model window and the original remain on
the list. So you can use any material for template when creating a new one.

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After material defining, change units:
Select Info.. Now the Mass is tonne. If you want for example grams, you can create a
New set of units.

Give the units OK.

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Set new unit_system1 and Convert dimensions OK. - Close
Now you can calculate Mass Properties with new unit_system. Expand Mass Properties and you can see Calculation source and origin and density:
Select change for Mass Properties. Press Calculate. Mass Properties are calculated
and a lot of more information. OK. Close the Model Properties Window.
Task 1.10 is ready.
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1.11 Cutting parameters
You should know the Basics about Metal Cutting Parameters before creating
toolpaths.
1. Material machinability: The machinability of a material decides how easy
or difficult it is to cut. The materials hardness is one factor that has a strong
influence on the machinability.
2. Cutting Tool Material: In metal-cutting, High Speed steel and Carbide are
two major tool materials widely used.
3. Cutting speed: Cutting speed is the relative speed at which the tool passes
through the work material and removes metal. It is normally expressed in meters per minute (or feet per inch in British units). It has to do with the speed
of rotation of the workpiece or the tool, as the case may be. The higher the
cutting speed, the better the productivity. For every work material and tool
material combo, there is always an ideal cutting speed available, and the tool
manufacturers generally give the guidelines for it.
4. Spindle speed: Spindle speed is expressed in RPM (revolutions per minute).
It is derived based on the cutting speed and the work diameter cut (in case of
turning/ boring) or tool diameter (in case of drilling/ milling etc.). If V is the
cutting speed and D is the diameter of cutting, then Spindle speed N = V /(Pi
x D)
5. Depth of cut: It indicates how much the tool digs into the component (in
mm) to remove material in the current pass.
6. Feed rate: The relative speed at which the tool is linearly traversed over the
workpiece to remove the material. In case of rotating tools with multiple cutting teeth (like a milling cutter), the feed rate is first reckoned in terms of
feed per tooth, expressed in millimeters (mm/tooth). At the next stage, it is
feed per revolution (mm/rev).
In case of lathe operations, it is feed per revolution that states how much a
tool advances in one revolution of workpiece. In case of milling, feed per
revolution is nothing but feed per tooth multiplied by the number of teeth in
the cutter.
To actually calculate the time taken for cutting a job, it is feed per minute
(in mm/min) that is useful. Feed per minute is nothing but feed per revolution
multiplied by RPM of the spindle.
7. Tool geometry: For the tool to effectively dig into the component to remove
material most efficiently without rubbing, the cutting tool tip is normally
ground to different angles (known as rake angle, clearance angles, relief angle, approach angle, etc.). The role played by these angles in tool geometry is
a vast subject in itself.
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8. Coolant: To take away the heat produced in cutting and also to act as a lubricant in cutting to reduce tool wear, coolants are used in metal-cutting. Coolants can range from cutting oils, water-soluble oils, oil-water spray, and so
on.
9. Machine/ Spindle Power: In the metal-cutting machine, adequate power
should be available to provide the drives to the spindles and also to provide
feed movement to the tool to remove the material. The power required for
cutting is based on the metal removal rate the rate of metal removed in a
given time, generally expressed in cubic centimeters per minute, which depends on work material, tool material, the cutting speed, depth of cut, and
feed rate.
10. Rigidity of machine: The rigidity of the machine is based on the design and
construction of the machine, the age and extent of usage of the machine, the
types of bearings used, the type of construction of slide ways, and the type of
drive provided to the slides. All play a role in the machining of components
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1.11.1 Cutting Speed Formulas
Most machining operations are conducted on machine tools having a rotating spindle. Cutting speeds are usually given in feet or meters per minute and these speeds
must be converted to spindle speeds, in revolutions per minute, to operate the machine. Conversion is accomplished by use of the following formulas:
Where N is the spindle speed in revolutions per minute (rpm); V is the cutting speed
in feet per minute (fpm) for U.S. units and meters per minute (m/min) for metric
units. In turning, D is the diameter of the workpiece; in milling, drilling, reaming,
and other operations that use a rotating tool, D is the cutter diameter in inches for
U.S. units and in millimeters for metric units. = 3.1417.
Example: The cutting speed for turning a 4-inch (102-mm) diameter bar has been
found to be 575 fpm (175.3 m/min). Using both the inch and metric formulas, calculate the lathe spindle speed (N).
When the cutting tool or workpiece diameter and the spindle speed in rpm are
known, it is often necessary to calculate the cutting speed (CS) in feet or meters per
minute. In this event, the following formulas are used.
Feed (F): In the CNC Lathe work the feedrate is not measured in terms of time but,
as the actual distance the tool travels in one spindle revolution (rotation). Two
standard abbreviations are used for feedrate per revolution:
Inches per revolution
in/rev (IPR)
Millimeters per revolution mm/rev (MMPR)

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More formulas for Turning:

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1.11.2 Feed and Depth of Cut
The axial (or in face turning the radial) tool movement is called feed, fn, and is
measured in mm/r. When feeding radially towards the centre of the workpiece, the
rpm will increase, until it reaches the rpm limit of the machine spindle. When this
limitation is passed, the cutting speed, vc, will decrease until it reaches 0 m/min at
the component centre. The feed (f) in mm/rev is the movement of the tool in relation
to the revolving workpiece. This is a key value in determining the quality of the sur-
face being machined and for ensuring that the chip formation is within the scope of
the tool geometry. This value influences, not only how thick the chip is, but also how
the chip forms against the insert geometry.
The cutting depth (ap) in mm is the difference between un-cut and cut surface. It is
half of the difference between the un-cut and cut diameter of the workpiece. The cutting depth is always measured at right angles to the feed direction of the tool.
The cutting edge approach to the workpiece is expressed through the entering angle
(r). This is the angle between the cutting edge and the direction of feed and is an
important angle in the basic selection of a turning tool for an operation. The entering
angle usually varies between 45 to 95 degrees but for profiling operations, even larger entering angles are useful. The entering angle can be selected for accessibility and
to enable the tool to machine in several feed directions, giving versatility and reducing the number of tools needed.
Feed and depth of the cut are chosen together. The ratio (f : ap) is important factor as
well as the cross-sectional area of the chip (A= f x ap)
Recommended ratio for the feed and depth of the cut in turning is:
f: ap = 1:6 1:10
For example if the depth of the cut is 3mm, the feed can be 0.5 0.3mm. Guiding
value for roughing feed is 0.2-1.0mm and for finishing 0.1-0.3mm.

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1.11.3 Surface roughness
The surface quality of the machined parts is one of the most important product quality characteristics and one of the most frequent customer requirements. The surface
roughness greatly affects the functional performance of mechanical parts such as
wear resistance, fatigue strength, ability of distributing and holding a lubricant, heat
generation and transmission, corrosion resistance, etc.
The perfect surface quality in turning would not be achieved even in the absence of
irregularities and deficiencies of the cutting process, as well as environmental effects. There are various parameters used to evaluate the surface roughness. In the
present research, the average surface roughness ( Ra ) was selected as a characteristic
of surface finish in turning operations. It is the most used standard parameter of surface roughness.
The surface roughness factors are previously described:
Cutting speed
Feed rate
Depth of cut
Nose Radius
Surface roughness is decreasing with decreasing of the feed rate. High nose radius
produce better surface finish than small nose radius because of the maximum uncut
chip thickness decreases with increase of nose radius.
In turning operations, the generated surface finish will be directly influenced by the
combination of nose radius and feed rate.
Small nose radius:
Ideal for small cutting depths
Reduces vibration
Less insert strength.

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Large nose radius:
Heavy feed rates
Large depths of cut
Stronger edge
Increased radial forces.
The radial forces that push the insert away from the cutting surface become more ax-
ial as the depth of cut increases.

The nose radius also affects the chip formation. Generally, chip breaking improves
with a smaller radius.
As a general rule of thumb, the depth of cut should be greater than or equal to 2/3 of
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1.11.4 Constant Surface Speed
To maintain a constant rate of material removal as the cutting diameter decreases,
most CNC machines automatically speed up the spindle, based on how far the tool
moves towards center. This constantly variable spindle control is called Constant
Surface Speed (CSS) mode. It is commanded on most machines using G96 to activate, and G97 to de-activate.
When the tool moves down the face of the part, the diameter where the cutting edge
contacts the part gets smaller.
When invoked, you will hear the lathe spindle increase as the tool moves from the
perimeter of the cut to the part center. The G50 command is important because it
keeps the spindle from over-speeding.
CSS does not apply where the tool does not change its position along X. For example, dont use CSS mode for drilling or tapping on part centerline.

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1.12 Camshaft cutting parameters
When a high quality camshaft is required, engine builders and camshaft manufacturers choose to make the camshaft from steel billet. In this case the material of the
camshaft is EN40B. It is a chromium-molybdenum nitriding steel and usually supplied in the hardened and tempered condition, which offers high wear resistance together with good toughness and ductility. It is characterized by its suitability for nitriding, which can give a hard wear resistant core in the range of 61-65Rc. The relatively low temperature of the nitriding process produces components with a scale
free surface, and minimum distortion.
EN40B Related Specifications - 1.8515, 31CrMo12, 30CD12, 722M24
Tensile Strength Rm = 850/1000 N/mm2
Yield Stress Re
= 650 N/mm
Hardness HB
= 248/302
Cutting speed (V) for High Speed Steel (HSS) tools is 60 foot per minute (ft/min) =
18m/min.
Cutting speed (V) for Carbide tools is 300 foot per minute (ft/min) = 90m/min.
Note! Keep in mind previously mentioned the Basics about Metal Cutting Parameters.
For example: The diameter of the bar is 50mm and when using carbide inserts the
cutting speed is 90m/min.
The spindle speed is 573 rev/min.

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CREO PARAMETRIC MILL/TURN
2.1
Common procedure for creating a new manufacturing model
The first step in the manufacturing process is creating manufacturing models. Manufacturing models contain all manufacturing information:
Operation information
Workcells
Reference models
Workpiece models
Fixtures
NC Machines
NC Sequence information
When you create a new manufacturing model, the manufacturing model assembly is
created. The filename format isfilename.asm
If you check out the Use default template, you can select or browse the Template
from the list. Template manufacturing models enables you to standardize on the initial manufacturing model configuration. You can also make user-defined template
manufacturing models. Using a template manufacturing model is recommended.

The new manufacturing model is created by using template. You can see three default datum planes and a default coordinate system.

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2.2
Reference model
You must assemble a reference model before creating NC sequences. The reference
model represents the final machined component. Surfaces and edges and the other
features are selected from the reference model and are used as references when creating NC sequences.
Task 2.2: Select Working directory. Start New Manufacturing:
Toggle all display filters on and show datum plane tags.
Select the model:

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Component Placement: Use Automatic and select Coordinate systems from the template and reference model:
NC Assembly is ready Fully Constrained - Accept.
You can hide the other coordinate systems from model tree so that only in the screen
is from the reference model.

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Select View from the Ribbon and from Named Views - ISO_1
Note! If you are using different template, you can Reorient the model and save
views named by you.
Save the model.
Task 2.2 is ready.

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2.3
Workpiece
Workpieces represent the unmachined stock material in a manufacturing model.
They are optional components, but if used, you can simulate the material removing
when creating and running NC Sequences. There are different methods how to create
workpieces for example default Automatic. This enables you to create simple rectangular or round workpiece. You can also create workpieces using the Inherited
Features option. As well you can select the model as workpiece. Picture below the
reference model is inside workpiece.
Task 2.3: Create Workpiece.
In this case you can use premachined model. Select Assemble Workpiece:
Select the model:

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Assemble the workpiece model to the reference part. You can use Automatic and
surfaces as below for the first constrain. Make the surfaces Coincident:
Flip Constraint if needed:
Select New Constraint and select surfaces as below:

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Status is now Fully Constrained, Accept
Reference model is inside the workpiece.
You can see the working allowance around the reference model. All green color
means the material what is needed to remove.
Task 2.3 is ready.

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2.4
Fixture
Fixtures are parts or assemblies that can be used to hold the component being machined.
Task 2.4: Create Fixture.
Select Components and Add a fixture component. Browse to the folder where the fixture locates:
Select Distance constraint and surface from the jaw and surface from the reference
model as below. Give Distance 15mm.

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Next constraint is Coincident select surfaces as below:
Status is now Fully constrained, but you can add one constraint more, Angle Offset.
Set Datum Planes visible and select datum plane from the jaw:
Select Datum Plane from the reference model:
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Give the name for the fixture setup and Accept.
Adjust the jaws. Select jaw number 1.from the fixture. Select Edit Definition, Give
value 12.5 for Distance as below. Accept.
Fixture setup is ready.
Task 2.4 is ready.

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2.5
Mill-Turn Work Center
A work center is a feature that specifies a machine tool. A Mill-Turn work center is
one type of work center that can be created. The following can be configured for the
Mill-Turn work center feature:
Name Enables you to specify the work center name as it appears in the
model tree.
Type Automatically specified as Mill-Turn when a Mill-Turn work center
is the type being created.
Post Processor Automatically specified as UNCX01 by default. You can also specify an ID value from 1 to 99.
Number of axes Specifies the number of axes that you can use for the work
center. By default, the number of axes is 3 Axis, although you can specify 3
Axis, 4 Axis, or 5 Axis.
Number of Heads Enables you to specify whether the work center uses one
or two heads.
Associated tools Enables you to configure the associated tools for the work
center in the Tools tab. You can specify the tool change time in seconds. You
can configure Head 1, which is selected by default. If you specified the number of heads as 2, then you can also configure Head 2. Most machines use
Head 2 as the milling head. If your machine permits rotation of the turning
tools about the Y-axis, you can activate the Position Turning Tool and specify the Rotation as Standard. While all machines permit rotation of the
workpiece about the Z-axis, some machines also have the option to rotate the
milling head about the Y-axis.
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Task 2.5: Create a Mill-Turn Work Center.
Edit the names as above, select 5 Axis from the Number of Axes drop-down list. Edit the Number of Heads to 1. In the Mill-Turn Work Center dialog box, select the
Parameters tab. Click PPRINT:
In the menu manager, click Create. From the Activate PPRINT dialog box, select
the DATE_TIME, OPERATION_COMMENTS, TOOL_TABLE,
ONLY_OUTPUT_USED_TOOLS, TOOL_NAME, and TOOL_COMMENTS
items. Click Yes > OK.
In the menu manager, click Save. Type mz250pp as the PPRINT file name and press
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From the Mill-Turn Work Center dialog box, select the Tools tab. Edit the Tool
Change Time to 5 seconds. Select the Assembly tab and open the Machine Assembly if defined. (See more in the next chapter).
Click Apply Changes in the Mill-Turn Work Center dialog box.
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2.5.1 Mill-Turn Machine Tool Simulation
Within Creo Parametric you can simulate the CNC machine running the various NC
sequences you created. The mill-turn machine assembly is selected within the Assembly tab of the Mill-Turn Work Center dialog box. This machine assembly can be
edited to represent your CNC machine. You must specify a reference coordinate system for the machine assembly. (MACH_ZERO) This reference coordinate system
should be the same location as the machine zero coordinate system for the operation.
Once the machine has been properly defined, the simulation of the operation with the
machine can be reviewed. The system displays the machine tool simulation in a new
window. You can then use typical play commands from the Animate dialog box.
Some commands include controlling the speed of the simulation, stopping the simulation, and capturing the simulation to an MPEG file. As the machine simulation
plays you can zoom and rotate the machine to any desired view. When you close the
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Playing the Machine Simulation
You can play the following types of machine simulations:
Entire Operation.
Individual NC Sequences.
To play the machine simulation, select the desired operation or NC sequence in the
model tree, right-click, and select Machine Play.
Location of Machine Assembly Files
You can select machine assembly files from the following locations:
Current working directory.
Can be retained in a directory controlled by the config.pro option
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2.6
Operation
Machining operations are a series of NC sequences that are performed by a particular
workcell (machine tool) and reference a particular coordinate system. Operations include the following elements:
Machine coordinate system
Retract plane
Fixtures
Task 2.6: Create an Operation.
Click Operation from the ribbon. Select Coordinate System:
Select the Clearance tab and Cylinder as a type:
Select Coordinate System to specify orientation, give (radius) for the cylinder:
Parameters and Options:

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Fixture Setup: Select Fixture Setup from the pull down list:
Select Properties tab and give the name for the operation and Comments:
Accept and save your work.
Task 2.6 is ready.

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2.7
Cutting Tools
Tools are an essential step in the manufacturing process. You must configure a tool
for each NC sequence you create. You can create tools when the workcell is created
or you can configure them as needed for each NC Sequence.
Once you configure a tool, you can store the information and use it again. There are
three different tool types: standard, solid, and sketched. Each type of tool is created in a
different way and is designed for a specific purpose. It is important to understand the
differences between each type of tool and when you should use them.
In this work, only the solid tools are used.
You can configure Head 1, which is selected by default. If you specified the number
of heads as 2, then you can also configure Head 2. Most machines use Head 2 as the
milling head. If your machine permits rotation of the turning tools about the Y-axis,
you can activate the Position Turning Tool and specify the Rotation as Standard.
While all machines permit rotation of the workpiece about the Z-axis, some machines also have the option to rotate the milling head about the Y-axis.
In-Line Spindle CNC machines have the ability to machine two ends of the same
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The live tooling spindle is capable of holding both milling cutters and turning cutters. When the secondary spindle (or live tooling) is loaded with milling cutters, the
main spindle stops and locks into position and can be used as a rotary table.
In addition you can define a tool attachment, such as a right angle head, and use it in
a NC Manufacturing session. The attachment holds a cutting tool in a fixed, nonvertical position, to extend the capabilities of a 3-axis machine. Tool attachment is an
assembly of a tool and an attachment. The tool and the attachment can be part
models or subassemblies. Below is an example of mill-turn tool attachment:
When you specify a tool attachment at the time of NC sequence setup, you select a
previously defined Creo model (part or assembly). This model may be as simple as
two coordinate systems, named SPINDLE_CONTROL_POINT and
TOOL_ATTACH_POINT, or it may be a complete solid model with the appropriate
coordinate systems defined.
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The model also has to include a parameter ATTACHMENT_NUMBER, which will
be used for the CL file output as an identification of the holder. The possible values
for the TOOL_ATTCHMENT parameter are YES and NO. For the attachment part
or assembly the value must be set to YES. When an attachment is used, the tool path
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2.7.1 Mill-Turn Milling Tools
In this case you are using premachined (turned) part. So you need to define and use
live tooling for milling.
Tool 1: 16 diameter bull mill R2 - roughing the cams.
Tool 2: 16 diameter ball mill - finishing the cams.
Tool 3: 12 diameter end mill -milling the groove of the end face of the part.
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2.8
NC Sequences
NC sequence is a workpiece feature that represents a single tool path. When you
create an NC sequence, a dialog box corresponding to the NC sequence type is displayed. Each of these dialog boxes has the following options:
Parameter - Open the parameter tree.
Comment - Type comments regarding NC sequences
Define - Specify the tool, parameters, and geometric references. You can also
apply some low-level control depending on the NC sequence type.
Info - Display parameter and NC sequence information.

Preview - Display the tool path for the NC sequence prior to completion of
the NC sequence. Available after all elements have been defined.
Done - Completes creation of the current NC sequence.
Cancel - Terminates the creation of the current NC sequence after confirmation.
Next - Completes the current NC sequence and starts creating another Nibble Edge NC
sequence with the same tool and parameters.

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2.8.1 Roughing the Cams
In this case there is a lot of material to removed, so you need to create roughing steps
somehow. Because the model is asymmetric, you cannot use the area turning.
Task 2.8.1 Roughing
In the ribbon, select the Mill tab. Click Custom Trajectory from the Milling group.
In the menu manager, click 3 Axis > Done. Select the Name, Tool, Parameters, Coord
Sys, and Retract Surf check boxes. Click Done.
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In the Tools Setup dialog box, click File - Open Tool Library - By Copy and select
the Bull Mill R5
General tab and Cut tab:
Click OK.
In the Edit Parameters dialog box, edit the CUT_FEED to 150. Edit the
STEP_DEPTH to 2. Edit the CLEAR_DIST to 5. Edit the SPINDLE_SPEED to
1790.
Click OK. Select coordinate system RIGHT_ROUGH from the model tree or from
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Drag the handle or edit value to 25 for the retract. Click OK in the Retract Setup dialog
box. Click Insert in the Customize dialog box.
Click Sketch Done. Select the Sketch and Height check boxes Done. Notice the
prompt: Select or create a SKETCHING PLANE. Select the
RIGHT_SIDE_ROUGH as sketching plane.
Accept Default for the Sketching View. Press CTRL and select DTM2 and select
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Click Sketch View. Select Line Chain from the Line types drop-down menu and
sketch the line to the middle of the cam as shown:
Select Setup Feature Tools Tool Kerf. Move the cursor to the start point of the
line. You can see the 16 diameter tool outline.
Edit the values.
Click OK from the dashboard. Notice the prompt: Select or create surfaces for tool tip to
follow. Select plane as shown. Done/Return

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Click Done Cut. Click OK. Click Done Seq.
In the model tree, select the NC Sequence and Play Path.
Notice the tool movement. In the Play Path dialog box, click Close.
In the model tree, select the NC Sequence and Machine Play. Click Play.
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Now you can see how the toolpath works and you need to edit the Custom Trajectory. In the model tree, select the NC Sequence and Edit Definition Customize. Select Insert Automatic Cut. Select the default Sketch Done.
Select Cut and check the Sketch and Height check boxes Done. Select Use Prev for the
SETUP SK PLN Menu Manager. Select DTM2 and front surface from the
lower cam as references. Click Close.
Click Sketch View. Select Line Chain from the Line types drop-down menu and
sketch the second line to the middle of the cam as shown:
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Notice the prompt: Select or create surfaces for tool tip to follow. Select plane as shown.
Done/Return. Click Play Cut Done Cut.
In the Customize dialog box, click OK. In the menu manager, click Done Seq.
Play the Path:
In the Play Path dialog box, click Close.

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In the model tree, select the NC Sequence and Edit Step Parameters. Select Cut
Depth and Allowances category. Edit the NUMBER_CUTS parameter to 3.

Click OK. Play the Path again. Notice that there are three depth cut for the both
cams. In the Play Path dialog box, click Close.
In the model tree, select the NC Sequence and Material Removal Simulation. Notice that the Vericut software launches.
Click Play from the bottom of the Vericut software.
Click Reset Model from the bottom of the Vericut software. Click Yes from the dialog box to reset the simulation. At the bottom of the Vericut software, drag the Animation Speed to 1% and click Play. Click File > Exit. In the Save Changes Before
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2.8.2 Pattern NC Sequence
Because the NC sequence is a feature in the model tree, it can be patterned just like
any other design feature. You can create an Axis pattern in Creo Parametric to copy
the NC sequence around the part as needed.
Now after roughing one side of the cams you can create the same kind of procedure
for the other sides or use patterning.
Task 2.8.2: Pattern machine operations
In the model tree, right-click CAMROUGH_RIGHT and select Pattern. In the Pattern dashboard, edit the pattern type to Axis. Select datum axis A_1. Edit the number
of members to 4.
Click the dot to exclude it.
Click Complete Feature.

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In the model tree, select the CAMROUGH_RIGHT NC Sequence and Material
Removal Simulation. Notice that the Vericut software launches. The yellow color
is the material to be removed. In the picture below right, you can see the patterned
roughing NC Sequence.
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2.8.3 Surface milling

When you create a Surface Milling NC sequence, you are given a choice of several
methods for defining the cut. Depending on the selected method, the tool path will be
different. You can change the Cut Type (that is, select a different method of defining
the cut and specify the new parameters and references) at any time when you redefine a Surface Milling NC sequence.
Surface Milling NC sequences are used to mill horizontal or slanted surfaces. The selected surfaces must allow for a continuous tool path. There are several methods of
defining the cut and generating the tool path:
Straight Cut - Mill the selected surfaces by a series of straight cuts. For 3Axis NC sequences, you can also remove material in depth increments.
From Surface Isolines - Mill the selected surfaces by following the surface u-v lines.
Cut Line - Mill the selected surfaces by defining the shape of the first, last,
and some intermediate cuts. When the system generates the tool path, it gradually changes the shape of the cuts according to surface topology.
Projected Cuts - Mill the selected surfaces by projecting their contours on
the retract plane, creating a flat tool path in this plane (using the appropriate scan type), and then projecting this tool path back on the original surface(s). This method is available for 3 Axis Surface Milling only.

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2.8.4 Semi-Finishing the Cams
You have to use some kind of finishing sequence to machine components after
roughing.
Task 2.8.4: Create Surface Milling NC sequence.
In the ribbon, select the Mill tab. Click Surface Milling from the Milling Group. Se-
lect 4 Axis Done.

Check as below, Enter NC Sequence name.
NC Sequence Comments:
The comments for an NC sequence can be listed in the Manufacturing info; they can
also be output in the CL data files using PPRINT.

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In the Tools Setup. Select File Open Tool Library By Copy. Select tool from the
library, or define Bull Mill, diameter 16, Radius 5.
Check the values Edit Cut Data - OK.

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The Edit Parameters dialog box opens, for required parameters, this cell is highlighted in light yellow color. You can find more parameters under All-tab. Later, when
you define the Cut Type, there will be new parameters for that. At first you can fill the
Basic parameters as shown below:
After parameters you have to Select SEQ CSYS. Select Coordinate System and in the
Retract Setup dialog box, edit the value to 30. Click OK.

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Next you define how to select surfaces:
Accept SURF PICK from Model as default Done. Select surfaces as below:
Done/Return.
Notice the command in the bottom of the screen: Please specify plane to which
the tool axis will be parallel: Select surface as below:

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Cut Definition opens. Select Cut Line, Closed Loops. Add a cut line press the green
plus-button:
Select the first edge of the cam, use Next if needed, Accept when selected. Done
OK. You should have Cutline 1 on the list as below:

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Press the Plus-button again, Accept the other edge of the cam. Done OK.
Select Preview, you should see the Cutlines. OK.
Now you need to define Axis Definition. Select Pivot Axis. Notice the Status Bar
message:
In this case is better to change tool to ball mill. Selec Done Seq under Seq Setup: Save
your work.

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2.8.5 Editing the NC Sequence
The Edit Definition option allows you to modify parameters, references, tool, coordinate system and other elements of the sequence.
Task 2.8.5: Modify the NC sequence.
Select the CAM_1_FINISHING NC Sequence in the model tree. Right-click and select Edit Definition:
Select Seq Setup and check the Tool box- Done. Open Tool Library:
Select the new tool, Diameter 16 Ball Mill. Edit the Cut Data. OK.

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Select Seq Setup again and check Axis Def box Done.
Select Pivot Axis Add select axis from the model. Done/Return.
Done Seq.
Play the path again. Now you can see the continuous toolpath over the cam.

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Machine Play:
In this case the toolpath consist of three axes movement. The model is fixed to the
rotating main chuck (C-axis). X-axis is inclined 45-degrees. Z-Axis is horizontal and
positive direction towards to the main chuck. This is the reason why the Pivot Axis
needs to define.

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2.8.6 Editing the NC Sequence parameters
When you want modify only NC Sequence parameters, you can select the NC Sequence in the model tree. Right click and Edit Step Parameters:
Task 2.8.6: Edit Step Parameters.
Select NC Sequence as above. Select All-tab. From the Category, you can select groups:
Select Cutting Motions and parameters as below. Select Feeds and Speeds:

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Cut Depth and Allowances and Entry/Exit Motions:
Machine Settings and General:
OK.

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Play path. You can see the affect of the NUMBER_CUTS-parameter; there are now
3 depth cuts. OFFSET_INCREMENT is 2mm. Change OFFSET_INCREMENTparameter to 1mm. The result is below right:
In the model tree, select the operation Material Removal Simulation.
You can see the result after the rouging and semi-finished front cam. There is still
working allowance 0.5 mm.
Change the name of the NC Sequence:

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In the model tree, right-click CAM_1_SEMI_FINISH and select Pattern. In the Pattern dashboard, edit the pattern type to Direction. Select the surface as shown.
Change the direction and edit the value 39. Click Complete Feature.
In the model tree, select the operation and Material Removal Simulation.

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2.8.7 Finishing the Cams
You can use the same NC Sequence to machine components after semi-finishing.
Only the parameters changes.
Task 2.8.7: Create Surface Milling NC sequence for Finishing
In the ribbon, select the Mill tab. Click Surface Milling from the Milling Group. Select 4 Axis Done.
Check the boxes as below, you do not need check the Tool and Coord Sys. Enter NC
Sequence name.
Comment:

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Now the tool is the same and the Edit Parameters dialog box opens, for required
parameters, this cell is highlighted in light yellow color. You can find more parameters under All-tab.
You can copy parameters from the previous step. Select Edit Copy from Step..
Now you have the parameters from the previous step and you need to change a few
of them. Now the STEP_OVER should be less, edit the value 0.2.
PROF_STOCK_ALLOW is 0. Click OK when parameter definitions are ready.

From the Menu Manager, select From Prev Seq and select CAM_1_SEMI_FINISH.
Click Done Sel - Done/Return.
Notice the command in the bottom of the screen: Please specify plane to which
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Cut Definition opens. Select Cut Line, Closed Loops. Add a cut line press the green
plus-button:
Select the first edge of the cam, use Next if needed, Accept when selected. Done
OK. You should have Cutline 1 on the list as below:

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Press the Plus-button again, Accept the other edge of the cam. Done OK.
Select Preview, you should see the Cutlines. OK.
Now you need to define Axis Definition. Select Pivot Axis.
Done/Return. Done Seq.

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Play the Path:
In the model tree, right-click CAM_1_FINISH and select Pattern. In the Pattern
dashboard, edit the pattern type to Direction. Select the surface as shown.
Change the direction and edit the value 39. Click Complete Feature.

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2.8.8 Groove Milling
The last step is milling the end groove. In this step you need a tool attachment.
Task 2.8.8: Milling using tool attachment.
In the ribbon, select the Mill tab. Click Custom Trajectory 3 Axis Done.
In the menu manager, select the Name, Comments, Tool, Attachment, Parameters,
Coord Sys and Retract Surf check boxes. Click Done. Type
END_GROOVE as the NC Sequence name and press ENTER.
Comment:

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In the Tools Setup dialog box, click File Open Tool Library By Copy. Select tool
from the library: end_2_cut.prt . Select the instance: END_2_CUT_12.
Check the General tab. Click the Cut Data tab. Click Apply - OK.
In the menu manager NCSEQATTACHMENT Click Add. Select
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In the Edit Parameters of Sequence dialog box, click Basic. Edit the CUT_FEED to
80. Edit the STEP_DEPTH to 2. Edit the CLEAR_DIST to 5. Edit the SPINDLE_SPEED to 800. Click OK.
Enable Csys Display. Select the coordinate system from the model tree or from the
model. Edit the Retract to 5. OK.
Click Insert in the Customize dialog box. In the menu manager, click Sketch
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Select the Sketch and Height check boxes. Click Done. Select the sketching plane as
shown. Click Default for the sketch view.
Select the 4 edges and the round surface as references, Click Close.
You can click Sketch View from the In Graphics toolbar. As well you can rotate the
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Click Offset from the Sketching Group. Select the edge from the groove.
Enter offset in the direction of the arrow: -6. Select the second edge and enter offset.
Click close from the Type dialog box. Click Line Chain from the Sketching Group.
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Click on the screen as shown below and draw the line until you see the perpendicular
constraint and snap to the second line.
Click Corner from the Editing Group. Trim the entities.
Click Line Chain from the Sketching Group. Move the cursor along the sketched
line until you see the green parallel mark. Click on the screen as shown below and
draw the line until you see the perpendicular constraint and snap to the second line.

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Click Corner from the Editing Group. Trim the entities.
Click Delete Segment from the Editing Group. Delete entity.

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Edit the values as shown. Place the tool kerf to see the end mill 12 diameter.
Save the section.

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Select the depth plane as shown. Done/Return.
Play Cut. Done Done Cut OK. Done Seq.
In the model tree, select the END_GROOVE NC Sequence and Machine Play.

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Notice! When the live tooling is used, the main spindle stops and locks into position
and can be used as a rotary table. In the picture below, the main spindle (C-Axis) is
locked and you can see the groove is in horizontal position.
Now the X and Y-axis makes the movement.
Review the simulation and click Close.

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Now the machined part is ready. In this case the Automatic Material Removal cannot
be done, so you can manually create it by extruded cut.
This completes the procedure.

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3
POST PROCESSING
3.1
Mill-Turn Post Processing
Now the part is ready for the creating of the NC Code.

NC (Numerical Control) post processing is commonly used to join two very unique
technologies. NC is the communication between a CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing System) and the CNC (Computer Numerated Code) machines. CAM systems
typically use neutral file formats to communicate these instructions to the post processor(s). The post processor is software responsible for translating instructions from
the CAM system.
Cutter location data files, often referred to as CL data files, are generated from the
toolpaths specified within NC sequences. These CL data files can be processed by
machine-specific or generic post-processors for NC tape generation or DNC communications. When you post process a CL data file, you create a specific machine control data (or, MCD) file. MCD files are used to control machine tools such as 5-axis
mill-turn machines. Creo Parametric comes with Standard post processors within
the software.
Most post processors need to be customized for output to specific CNC machines. Any customized post processors should be stored in a specific directory. The
config.pro option gpostpp_dir should be used to specify this directory.
Creating CL Data Files
You can create CL data files using the following methods:
Create a CL data file for an NC sequence Select Save a CL File from the
Save a CL File types drop-down menu in the Output group. You are prompted to specify the desired NC sequence to create the CL data for.
Create a CL data file for a set of toolpaths Select Save CL File for a Set
from the Save a CL File types drop-down menu in the Output group. You are
prompted to create the name of the set and specify the toolpaths to include in
the set.
Save a copy of the currently displayed CL data within the Play Path dialog
box Any toolpath that you are currently displaying can be saved as a CL data file by clicking File > Save As from the Play Path dialog box.
The default filename format for CL files is filename.ncl
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Post Processing CL Data Files
You can post process CL data files using any of the following three methods:
Post process a CL data file during the creation process When specifying
that you want to generate the CL file, you can also select the MCD File check
box in the menu manager to create an MCD file at the same time. You are
then prompted to select further post process options in the menu manager, including Verbose, Trace, and MACHIN.
Post process a CL data file that has already been created Click Post a CL
File from the Output group. You are then prompted to browse for the CL data
file.
Post process the currently displayed toolpath from the Play Path dialog box
Any toolpath that you are currently displaying can be post processed by clicking File > Save As MCD from the Play Path dialog box. This includes
toolpaths for multiple NC sequences.
The default filename format for post processed files is filename.tap.
Changes to NC Sequences
CL Data files and MCD files are not associative to NC sequences. If you make
changes to NC sequences you must regenerate the manufacturing model, recreate the
associated CL data files, and finally, post process the new CL data files to create new
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Task 3.1: Create NC (Numerical Control) files for the mill-turn operation.
From the model tree, right-click work center MAZAK_SQT_250_MSY, and select
Edit Definition. Ensure that the ID is set to 26. Click Apply Changes.
From the model tree, right-click operation CAMSHAFT_INLET_MILL
[MAZAK_SQT_250_MSY], and select Play Path. The Play Path dialog box displays. Click File > Save As MCD. In the Post Processor Options dialog box, select the
MACHIN, Verbose, and Trace check boxes. Click Output. The Save a Copy dialog box
displays. Accept the default name for the New Name. Click OK.
Review the Information Window dialog box and ensure that no errors are generated
during the file creation process.
In the Information Window dialog box, click Close. In the Play Path dialog box,
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Note! You can also create CL File from the selected NC Sequence(s).
In the ribbon, select Save CL File for a Set from the Save a CL File types dropdown menu in the Output group. In the menu manager, click Create. Type CAM_1
as the output set name, and press ENTER.
In the menu manager, select the NC Sequences check boxes as shown below, and
click Done Sel. Click CAM_1. Click File - Select the CL File, MCD File, and
Interactive check boxes. Click Done. The Save a Copy dialog box appears. Accept
CAM_1 for the New Name. Click OK.
From the menu manager, select the Verbose, Trace, and MACHIN check boxes, and
click Done. Review the information window and click Close. Click File > Done Output.
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You can also use rapid option to create NC Code from an operation or single NC
Sequence.
In the ribbon, select Save a CL File from the Save a CL File types drop-down menu
in the Output group. In the menu manager, click NC Sequence > 1:
CAMROUGH_RIGHT.
Click File. Select the CL File and Interactive check boxes, and click Done. Accept
camrough_right in the Save a Copy dialog box. Click OK. Click Done Output.
The CL file is saved in the local workspace.
Post Process the camrough_right files. In the ribbon, click Post a CL File from the
Output group. Select camrough_right. ncl and click Open.

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Select the Verbose, Trace, and MACHIN check boxes from the menu manager.
Click Done. Review the information window and click Close. The CL files will be saved
to the local working directory.
This completes the procedure.
Task 3.1 is ready.

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APPENDIX
4.1
Creo Parametric Quick Reference Card
File Menu:

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UI Customization
Command Locator

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Selection and Mouse Control
Keyboard Shortcuts

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Common Dashboard Controls
Orienting the Model

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Model Appearance
Advanced Selection: Chain & Surface Set Construction (1/2)

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Advanced Selection: Chain & Surface Set Construction (2/2)
PTC.com
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INDEX
Mill/Turn .. 20, 52
A
ASCII
N
.. 6
NC Code .. 115, 119
B
NC step 6
Basic parameters 87
O
C
Operation ..67
CAM 4
C-axis
P
.93
CL Data 6, 85, 115, 116
Post-processing .. 6
Clearance tab .67
PPRINT .85
CNC 5, 6, 8, 45, 50, 65, 69, 115
Q
D
Quick Reference Card .. 121
Datums .. 16, 37
R
E
Reference Model . 6, 30, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60
EN40B 51
Retract Plane 67
Entry/Exit Motions .95
RPM 43
F
S
Feed rate .. 43, 48
Solid Tools 10, 69
Fixture 59
STEP-format .. 4, 30
Surface Milling ..84
G
Groove Milling
T
104
Tensile Strength .51
H
Hardness
U
51
units .38
I
Import model
V,W
..30
Isometric 21
Vericut 81, 83
Work Center . 62, 117
K
Workcell . 12, 66, 67, 69
Keyboard Shortcuts 123
Workpiece 56
L
X
Lathe . 8, 45
X-axis . 19, 93
Layers 23, 25
XZ-plane20
Live Tooling . 8
Y
M
Y-axis 19, 62, 69, 113
Machine Assembly 64, 66
Machine Simulation
Z
6, 65, 66
MCD 6, 115, 116, 117, 118
Z-axis .. 19, 20, 33, 34, 62, 69

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