Lathe Stock Recognition... with live tooling

[hot_chip]

I wanted to try something a little different to create a flat bottom counterbore in a turning part. I took a 5/8 carbide feed mill and ran a helix down the diameter using C axis. Then I was going to follow up with a rough and finish bore bar.

 

EerPpp.. Lathe doesn't keep track of the milled stock.. alarm alarm blah blah. So I tried using a c axis contour ramp and got the same results. I fixed it by creating a tool, drilling it, and then ghosting it, but is there an easier way I'm missing?

[crazy^millman]

You found the best with ghosting an operation.

[RayD]

Turn off stock recognition?

[Watcher]

You found the best with ghosting an operation.

 

+10K - I use this technique with other apps too... (TopSolid / Pro/NC)

[Bob Hedrick]

Yes, ghosting a lathe drill operation is the best solution currently. I wouldn't disable stock recognition, as it is used extensively in toolpath generation if stock is defined.

[crazy^millman]

Bob, it also helpful with stock transfer.