To Create a Punch NC Sequence by Referencing Datum Points
1. In the SMT MFG MACHINING dialog box, click NC Seq.
2. Click > . The SMT NC SEQUENCE dialog box and the TURRET SETUP dialog box open.
3. Select one or more of the following options:
◦ Name—Specify a name for the NC sequence. This name replaces the default NC sequence name.
◦ Parameters—Specify manufacturing parameters.
◦ Comment—Specify comments about the NC sequence.
◦ Info—Displays a summary of the NC sequence and parameter information.
◦ Next—Go to the next NC sequence.
◦ Preview—View the NC sequence using the SMT MFG NCL PLAYER.
4. In the TURRET SETUP dialog box, define the tool and click Done.
5. To specify datum points, click > . The SEL PNCH PNT menu appears. Select one of the following options:
◦ Select—Selects existing datum points.
◦ Create—Creates datum points on the fly. Datum points created using this option belong to the workpiece.
6. Click Remove in the PUNCH PNTS menu to clear selected datum points.
7. Click Show in the PUNCH PNTS menu to highlight datum points that are currently included in the NC sequence.
8. If required, click CL Command and click Define. This inserts new CL commands at selected hits.
9. Click Done.