Auxiliary Operations

The tasks for inserting auxiliary operations in the manufacturing program are documented in the NC Manufacturing Infrastructure User's Guide.

	Insert Tool Change: Select the Tool Change icon then select the tool type to be referenced in the tool change.
	Insert Machine Rotation: Select the Machine Rotation icon then specify the tool rotation characteristics.
	Insert Machining Axis Change: Select the Machining Axis Change icon then specify the characteristics of the new machining axis system.
	Insert PP Instruction: Select the PP Instruction icon then enter the syntax of the PP instruction.
	Insert COPY Operator (P2 functionality): Select the COPY Operator icon then select the reference operation. You can then specify the number of copies and the characteristics of the transformation.
	Insert TRACUT Operator (P2 functionality): Select the TRACUT Operator icon then select the reference operation. You can then specify the characteristics of the transformation.
	Insert Copy Transformation Instruction (P2 functionality): Select the Copy Transformation icon then select the reference operation. You can then specify the number of copies and the characteristics of the transformation.
	Opposite Hand Machining: for machining symmetrical parts.