To Create a Punch NC Sequence by Referencing Punch Features
Each Punch or Notch feature has a specific tool that defines its shape. The system prompts you to enter the tool name and symmetry flag when you define the group for a Punch feature creation. This tool information, as well as the coordinate system included in the section sketch, is used in creating a Punch NC sequence. All Punch or Notch features included in the NC sequence must have the same tool information.
1. From the SMT MFG MACHINING dialog box, click NC Seq.
2. Click > . The SMT NC SEQUENCE dialog box opens and SELECT PART menu appears.
3. Select one or more of the following options from the SMT NC SEQUENCE dialog box:
◦ 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—Display 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. Define punch element.
5. Select a reference part to create a Punch NC Sequence.
6. Select punches to create a Punch NC Sequence.
7. Click Done Sel.
8. If required, click CL Command and click Define. This inserts new CL commands at selected hits.
9. Click Done.