Material Control Processes (MCPs) (PartMaker)

Material Control Processes (MCPs) are turning processes for transferring and handling parts during machining.

You must insert the MCPs required during machining into the Process Table, so that PartMaker includes them in the NC Program file.

To insert MCPs into the Process Table:

1. Select Job Optimizer > Insert Material Control Process to display the Material Control Process Parameters dialog.
2. Complete the Material Control Process Parameters dialog to insert an MCP into the Process Table. By default, PartMaker inserts MCPs at the top of the Process Table, but you can move them to a different position.

The following MCPs are available:

Material Control Process (MCPs)	Available in...
MCPs that use a turret tool
Bar Feed	PartMaker/Turn PartMaker/Turn-Mill
Pull with Side Gripper	PartMaker/Turn PartMaker/Turn-Mill
Pull with Front Gripper	PartMaker/Turn PartMaker/Turn-Mill
Remove from Main Spindle	PartMaker/Turn-Mill
Remove from Sub-Spindle	PartMaker/Turn-Mill
MCPs that do not use a turret tool
Tailstock Forward	PartMaker/Turn PartMaker/Turn-Mill
Tailstock Retract	PartMaker/Turn PartMaker/Turn-Mill
Pull with Sub-Spindle	PartMaker/Turn-Mill
Rechuck	PartMaker/SwissCAM
Transfer from Main Spindle to Sub-Spindle	PartMaker/Turn-Mill

Note: For a complete list of Material Control Processes that are configured in the post processor, refer to the "Material Control Processes Support" section of the Post Processor Reference Guide.