Balanced Roughing

Roughing operation programmed with 2 tools mounted on 2 turrets (or spindle) and synchronized by different possible modes. The toolpaths can be outside, inside or facing.

This machining cycle is available only with the optional module MTE.

Key Points

For turning machines with dual turrets, mill-turn machines as well as Swiss machines, balanced operations unlocks new possibilities by allowing users to program simultaneous turning operations using tools on the opposite sides.

several strategies of synchronization are possible: Follow mode, Pinch mode or Alternate, with definition of length or time delay.
by default, the same tool is used for both sides, but you can also use 2 different tools!
all the parameters from standard roughing operation are also available.

The standard simulations (Dynamic and Toolpath) will not show the reality of the cutting, the synchronizations and a possible different second tool. You should always simulate balanced operations with MTE control simulation.

▶️ You can watch a video demonstrating the use of this cycle:

Balanced Roughing - 2 different tools in a synchronised cycle.png

Strategy Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Toolpath	Cycle type	Imaginary nose Number
	Offset type	Toolpath
	Corner rounding	R max Coef
Synchronization	Synchronization Type	Synchronization
Synchronization	Delay length	Delay dwell
Machining Strategy	Retraction Type	Passes
	Retract	Pass Depth
	Undercut	Last Pass Depth
	Undercut min width	Angle of passes
	Local stock allowance	XY Stock allowance
	Deburring	Z Stock allowance
	Machining cavities
Chip breaking	Length of cut	Leadin
	Dwell	Retract distance
	Dwell unit

Movement Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Approach and Return Characteristics	Safety distance in Z	Safety distance in X
	Lead out overlength	Lead out linear overlength
	Over cutting	Undercut safety distance
	Return point	Lead in overlength
	Return angle	Lead in linear overlength
	Return distance
Facing	Linitate on Z axis	Exceed the the axis

Technology Parameters

Dialog Area	Parameters
Cutting Conditions	Quality	Cutting Speed
	Spindle speed	Speed range
	Feedrate in Z	Feedrate
	Feedrate in X	Spindle direction
	Pass feedrate	Maxi spindle speed
Tool Numbering	Tool number	Specific Number
	Radius compensation number	Length compens. nb
	Coolant number
Opposed Tool Numbering	Tool number	Specific Number
	Radius compensation number	Length compens. nb
	Coolant number
Users Fields	Comment	Control Device
Users Fields	Machining Set

Options Parameters

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	Front angle clearance	Back angle clearance
	Compensation achievement factor	Coeff of feedrate reduction
	Smoothing Height