Mill-turn configurations
| Configuration | Examples |
|---|---|
| Turning centre + live tools + Y-axis | Many 2-axis-plus lathes |
| B-axis milling head + main/sub spindle | Integrex, NT, Multus, DMG MORI CTX-type machines |
| B-axis head + lower turret | Machines with two channels cutting simultaneously |
| Twin spindle, twin turret | High-volume turning cells |
Data we collect
- Spindles, turrets, heads and their axes.
- Channels and which components each controls.
- M-codes for spindles, C-axis, live tools, chucks, transfer and waits.
- B-axis head kinematics, TCP and tilted plane options.
- Proven programs for each type of operation.
What the post coordinates
- Turning, C/Y-axis milling and B-axis milling modes.
- Main and sub-spindle work with mirrored coordinates.
- Part transfer and cut-off.
- Channel programs with synchronised wait codes.
- Safe positions and turret/head interference zones.
Project approach
Phase 1: Turning (main spindle) proven
Phase 2: C-axis / live tool operations proven
Phase 3: B-axis head and tilted operations proven
Phase 4: Sub-spindle and transfer proven
Phase 5: Multi-channel synchronisation provenBuilding capability in phases keeps the machine productive and reduces risk.
Simulation is essential
A full machine model with all channels is the safest way to prove mill-turn programs, especially transfers and simultaneous channel motion.
Mill-turn posts are built, not downloaded.
Mill-turn post development
See our CNC post processor development service and mill-turn synchronisation.