Form Finishing

Finishing operation is done with forming tools, especially for Back turning operation.

Key Points

The tool can either be a turning facing cutter or a forming tool.

By using the forming tool, there are low radial forces, better chip- control as well as better result.

The cutting edge changes throughout the machining.

Tools files formats *.sym and *.ouf can be used.

Libraries of ISCAR and Kyocera tools are available in downloading.

Dialog Area	Parameters
Approach and Return Characteristics	Lead out overlength	Lead in overlength
	Lead out linear overlength	Lead in linear overlength
	Return distance
	Return angle	Lead in arc radius
	Leadout overlength/Vector	Aperture lead in radius
	Lead out arc radius	Leadin overlength/Vector
	Aperture lead out radius	Approach distance
	Limitate the leadin/leadout	Approach angle
	Return safety distance	Approach safety distance

Dialog Area	Parameters
Management of collisions	Gouge Check on stock	Offset XY
	Safety area	Offset Z
	Safety distance in Z for rapids	Safety distance in X for rapids
Curves Computing	Curve Tolerance	Curve explode into
Options on the toolpath	Break the outside corners	Maxi angle