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This first task shows you how to open a CATProcess document, enter the Lathe Machining workbench and setup the environment for multi-turret machining. | |
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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.
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The PPR tree shows the current state of the CATProcess.
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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:
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4. | Click Machine
![]() The Machine Editor appears with Multi-turret lathe machine already selected. |
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5. | Select the Spindle tab.
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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:
Note that the program called PGM UT will be defined on this turret. |
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7. | Click Add Turret then:
Note that the program called PGM LT will be defined on this turret. |
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In the Numerical Control tab, make sure that the following sample PP
words table is referenced:PPTableSampleMChannel.pptable |
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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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