SolidCAM Turning is built for fast, efficient CNC lathe programming across a wide range of turning environments. It supports advanced roughing and finishing, facing, grooving, threading, and drilling, while also helping machinists manage holder protection, setup verification, and updated stock throughout the machining process. For manufacturers using CNC lathes for daily production work, it provides a practical turning solution that is both flexible and scalable.
SolidCAM Turning is built for fast, efficient CNC lathe programming across a wide range of turning environments. It supports advanced roughing and finishing, facing, grooving, threading, and drilling, while also helping machinists manage holder protection, setup verification, and updated stock throughout the machining process. For manufacturers using CNC lathes for daily production work, it provides a practical turning solution that is both flexible and scalable.
SolidCAM Turning is a dedicated CAM module for programming CNC lathes efficiently and accurately. It is designed to handle the core turning operations manufacturers rely on most, while also giving programmers more control over setup verification, stock progression, and machine compatibility. Instead of limiting users to only basic turning cycles, the module supports a broader range of turning techniques that help adapt to different part geometries, tooling setups, and production demands.
It is well suited to shops running standard 2-axis lathes as well as more advanced turning machines with multi-turret configurations and optional sub-spindles. That makes it a strong fit for manufacturers that want one turning solution that can support both everyday turning work and more demanding lathe applications as their production needs evolve.
SolidCAM Turning supports advanced roughing and finish profile turning to help machinists remove stock efficiently and achieve the required final form on turned parts. This gives manufacturers the foundation they need for productive day-to-day CNC turning across a wide range of component types.
The module includes support for facing, grooving, threading, and drilling cycles alongside profile turning. This allows programmers to manage the most common turning operations within one structured workflow instead of relying on disconnected programming methods.
Turning geometries and profiles can be generated quickly and adapted easily for production changes. This is particularly useful in turning environments where parts may need frequent updates, revisions, or small machining adjustments before the next batch is run.
SolidCAM’s Machine Preview allows users to check and verify setup conditions and machine position interactively during toolpath programming. This helps reduce setup mistakes and gives programmers more confidence before the job reaches the machine.
SolidCAM Turning supports a wide range of machine tools, from standard 2-axis lathes to more advanced multi-turret configurations with or without sub-spindles. This makes the module suitable for both straightforward turning work and more complex lathe environments.
The module supports custom turning inserts and shape inserts with multiple cutting edges. This gives machinists more flexibility in how they apply tooling to different turned features and machining strategies.
SolidCAM Turning also includes advanced capabilities such as balanced roughing, angled grooving, manual turning, trochoidal grooving toolpaths, support for Ceratizit High Dynamic Turning and FreeTurn tools, 4th-axis simultaneous turning for undercut areas, and drive unit sharing with simultaneous tool use. These functions expand the module well beyond basic lathe programming.
Stock is updated live within the operations tree throughout the turning process. This means subsequent operations can respond to the actual state of the material, including part transfer scenarios where the updated stock model moves from the main spindle to the sub-spindle.
With advanced roughing, efficient profile turning, and support for a broad set of turning cycles, SolidCAM Turning helps manufacturers create faster and more practical turning workflows for production machining.
Machine Preview gives programmers a way to verify setup and machine position during programming, which helps reduce mistakes before the program is sent to the machine. This is especially valuable in busy turning environments where accuracy at setup stage affects the entire machining process.
Because the module supports custom inserts, advanced grooving strategies, balanced roughing, simultaneous tool use, and live updated stock, it gives shops the flexibility to handle more challenging turning scenarios without needing a separate workflow.
Find answers to common questions about SolidCAM software, CNC programming, supported machining modules and pricing in South Africa.
SolidCAM Turning is used for programming CNC lathes for roughing, finish turning, facing, grooving, threading, and drilling operations.
Yes. The module supports standard 2-axis lathes as well as more advanced multi-turret machines and configurations with sub-spindles.
Yes. Turning geometries and profiles can be generated quickly and modified easily to suit production changes.
Machine Preview is used to interactively check setup conditions and machine position during toolpath programming to help reduce setup and programming errors.
Yes. It includes advanced functions such as balanced roughing, angled grooving, manual turning, trochoidal grooving, 4th-axis simultaneous turning, and drive unit sharing.
Yes. The stock model is updated live in the operations tree, including transfer scenarios between main and sub-spindles.
If your business needs a more capable way to programme CNC lathes for daily turning work, SolidCAM Turning provides the cycles, verification tools, and updated stock control needed to machine more efficiently and with greater confidence. Speak to Simutron to request a demo, discuss your requirements, or get a quote.
