Turn Format feature

A Turn Format feature enables you to manipulate the upper and lower tool posts.

To create a Turn Format feature:

1. Click the Features step in the Steps panel.
2. Select Misc and click Next. The New Feature - Dimensions page is displayed.
3. Select whether you want to control the Upper tool post or the Lower tool post.
4. Select what you want to do:
   • Tool post home — Sends the tool post to the home position.
   • Index the turret — Indexes the turret. Enter the Tool Index for the tool you want to index.
   • Air Blast — Creates an air blast. Click Next to display the New Feature - Strategies page. Select a spindle and an operation.
5. Click Finish to create the feature.