Turning + Mill-Turn Solutions

Program, simulate, and optimize all operations in one workflow

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

SolidCAM Turning

SolidCAM’s Turning and Mill-Turn solutions provide an integrated environment for both turning and milling operations—including 2.5D, 3-axis, and full 5-axis milling—within the same CAM platform. From simple profile turning to complex mill-turn synchronization, SolidCAM allows you to program, simulate, and optimize all operations in one workflow.

With complete machine awareness, stock tracking, and collision detection, you gain the confidence to run advanced turning and milling processes on everything from 2-axis lathes to sophisticated multi-turret, multi-spindle mill-turn machines. The result: a more efficient workflow, reduced errors, and faster time to finished part.

Why Choose SolidCAM

Faster Time to Part

By combining turning and milling in one environment, you eliminate the need to move between multiple CAM systems. This reduces programming time and streamlines setups.

Reduced Risk of Costly Errors

Accurate stock tracking and full machine simulation with collision detection let you validate processes before cutting, helping avoid scrap and machine damage.

Flexibility Across Machine Types

Whether you’re programming a simple lathe or a complex 5-axis mill-turn center, the same solution adapts to your machine configuration.

Mill-Turn Videos

Turning + Mill-Turn

SolidCAM Mill-Turn Toolpath

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Turn-Mill Slotting with SolidCAM

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SolidCAM Turning on a DMG Mori NTX 1000

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Turn-Mill Roughing with SolidCAM

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Key Features

Here are the advanced features you get with our Turning packages:

Integrated Milling (2.5D, 3-Axis, 5-Axis)

Adds full milling power—including 2.5D pocketing, 3-axis surface machining, and simultaneous 5-axis contouring—directly into turning workflows.

Multi-channel Synchronization

Programs multi-channel operations with control over spindles, turrets, and axes, ensuring coordinated machining on advanced equipment.

Machine Simulation & Collision Detection

Provides realistic visualization of machine kinematics, including part transfers, with automatic collision and clash checking.

Dynamic Stock Tracking

Maintains live stock status across all operations and transfers, ensuring accurate toolpath generation throughout the process.

Custom & Advanced Tooling Support

Accepts complex tool definitions such as multi-cutter holders, HDT, and FreeTurn tools, expanding machining strategies.

Tailstock, Steady Rest & Part Transfer Management

Supports auxiliary components and operations for accurate, stable machining of long or complex parts.

Compare SolidCAM Turning Packages

Packages

Mill-Turn

Multi-Turret Sync

Turning + Backspindle Support

Turning with backspindle support allows parts to be seamlessly transferred between main and sub-spindles while automatically updating the stock model. This enables secondary machining-such as finishing, drilling, or grooving-without re-fixturing, reducing setup time and ensuring accurate, efficient production.

Toolpath Simulation

Multiple toolpath simulators allow for accurate representation of in-process stock and target along with collision and clash detection. Supports wide range of machine kinematics from 3 Axis to advanced multi-channel machines.

Balanced Turning

Balanced Turning lets two turning tools work simultaneously—or in “trailing mode”—to rough large or long parts more efficiently. Both tools coordinate the cut so material removal is balanced between them. This reduces machining time while helping maintain part stability, tool life, and overall consistency.

Multi-Channel Syncronization

Coordinate multiple spindles, turrets, or tool channels to run simultaneously in a turning or mill-turn setup. This ensures that operations across channels are properly timed and ordered, helping to avoid collisions, eliminate idle time, and optimize production output.

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