Setup Environment for Multi-Turret Machining

task target This first task shows you how to open a CATProcess document, enter the Lathe Machining workbench and setup the environment for multi-turret machining.
scenario 1. Select File > Open then select the Multi-Turret.CATProcess document.
2. Select Machining > Lathe Machining from the Start menu.

The Lathe Machining workbench appears. The part is displayed in the Setup Editor window.
    The PPR tree shows the current state of the CATProcess.
3. Double click Part Operation: Multi-turret lathe machine in the tree to display the Part Operation dialog box.

Note that the following parameters are already initialized on the Part Operation:

  • machine (Multi-turret lathe machine)
  • reference machining axis system (Part Axis Spindle: Multi-turret lathe machine)
  • design part and stock, which will allow material removal simulation later.
4. Click Machine in the Part Operation dialog box.

The Machine Editor appears with Multi-turret lathe machine already selected.
5. Select the Spindle tab.
Note   By default, the Reference Machining Axis System defined on the Part Operation (Part Axis Spindle: Multi-turret lathe machine) is assigned to the spindle.
  6. Select the Turret tab.

Check that:

  • the turret is called Upper Turret
  • the other parameters are correctly specified:
    • Turning Tool Axis System
    • Axial and Radial axes
    • Tool Change Point.

Note that the program called PGM UT will be defined on this turret.
  7. Click Add Turret then:
  • Enter Lower Turret as the name for the new turret.
    The turret number increments automatically.
  • Click Turning Tool Axis System , then select the axis system called Turret Turning Tool Axis (Lower Turret) in the 3D viewer to assign it to the lower turret.
  • Check that the Axial and Radial axes are correctly defined
  • Check that the Tool Change Point is correctly defined.

Note that the program called PGM LT will be defined on this turret.
scenario   In the Numerical Control tab, make sure that the following sample PP words table is referenced:
PPTableSampleMChannel.pptable
8. Click OK to confirm your modifications to the Machine and return to the Part Operation dialog box.
9. Click OK to confirm your modifications to the Part Operation.

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