Creating an Axial Machining Operation from a Machinable Axial Feature

You can define a machining operation using one of the machinable axial features created with Global Feature Recognition.

  1. Select the required machinable axial feature (example, a Counterbored Hole) in the Manufacturing View (Sort by Machining Features).
  2. From the Axial Machining section, select the required machining operation (example, Counterboring ).

    The machining operation dialog box appears. The operation is initialized with the feature geometry as well as default parameters for machining strategy and feeds and speeds.

  3. Select a tool (example, a Counterbore Mill tool) according to the feature characteristics displayed in the Geometry tab.

    See Assigning a Tool Element to a Machining Operation

  4. Click Display or Simulate to check the validity of the operation.

    See Simulating the Tool Path

    • The tool path is computed.
    • A progress indicator is displayed.
    • You can cancel the tool path computation at any moment before 100% completion.


  5. Click OK to create the machining operation.

    The operation is added to the Manufacturing View under the machinable axial feature and to the Manufacturing Program.