TurnMaster Pro is a G-CODE interpreter and simulator for turning machines. It accepts industry standard G & M codes and has canned cycles for turning down outside diameter and reducing part length. Other features include full color animated graphics which simulate all tool movements and turning operations, mouse driven pull down menus and dialog windows, threading encoder input support for internal and external threading operations, easy tool positioning directly from keyboard, auto ramping on high feed moves, metric and inch programming, and true circular and linear interpolation. Tool turret and S-code spindle speed control are now included.

FEATURES:

* Accepts industry standard G-codes
* Pull down menus and dialog windows
* Supports subroutines and global variables
* Automatically incorporates ramping on rapid traverse moves
* Supports M-codes, external relay controls, and includes a built-in text editor
* Graphically simulates each tool movement and cutting operation before machining
* Controls any size machine with step and direction from OptiStep controller
* Easy tool positioning right from the keyboard
* Supports Threading Operations

The TurnMaster Pro software simulates a 2-axis lathe type CNC control on any IBM PC or compatible, and includes a rich set of standard G & M codes. The operator can enter the CNC part program directly into TurnMaster Pro or can use the included full screen, mouse aware editor to conveniently enter large amounts of code. Switching between the editor and the interpreter is one menu selection away and the active working file is automatically loaded for convenience. The interactive mode allows you to see the operation performed graphically as you type each CNC line aiding in part program development. TurnMaster Pro also includes a built-in graphics screen capture and print utility. True linear and circular interpolation as well as internal and external threading are standard.

Computer Requirements:

* EGA or VGA monitor
* Microsoft mouse or compatible (optional)
* IBM PC/XT/AT or compatible

Machining Requirements:

* A user retrofitted lathe/turning machine ready to accept step and direction signals
* OptiStep Plus or QuickPhase Motion Controller

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