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    Horizontal turret example (Turn)

    This example shows a drill tool being used to cut a Hole feature on the main spindle:

    Upper turret

    Lower turret, horizontal

    Main spindle

    Sub spindle

    Tool

    The tool number is then offset, the horizontal turret is rotated and the same tool is used to cut a hole on the sub spindle:

    Parent topic: Tool Post Information dialog (Turn)

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