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Turning example part 8: Ordering manufacturing operations

The Op List tab in the Results window shows all of the operations needed to machine the features. A yellow warning sign next to an operation indicates a potential problem with that operation. In this case, if you see any warnings ignore them.

You can control the automatic ordering of operations by using either rules or operation templates. The 2.5D Milling tutorial looks at using rules.

This section changes the automatic ordering by modifying the Turn Operation template.

To modify the template

  1. Select the Automatic Ordering option on the Op List tab. This ensures the automatic ordering rules are applied to the operations.
  2. Change the automatic ordering to group together the operations which use the same tool.
    • Click the Ordering options button.
    • In the Automatic Ordering Options dialog, select Use template.
    • Click Edit template.
  3. In the Feature Order dialog:
    • Select Rough OD Turn.
    • Click until Rough OD Turn is below Finish ID Turn.
    • Click OK to close the Feature Order dialog.
  4. Click OK to close the Automatic Ordering Options dialog.
  5. Simulate the part.
    • Click Home tab > Simulation panel > Sim mode > 3D to change the simulation type.
    • Click Play on the Simulation toolbar to start the simulation.

      Notice that the OD roughing and finishing now happen after the hole is drilled.

    • Click Stop to end the simulation.

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