About Operations
An operation is a series of NC sequences that use a particular machine tool (workcell). It is also a workpiece feature that contains the following information:
• Name
• Workcell to be used
• Coordinate system for CL output
• Comments (optional)
• A set of manufacturing parameters that are used by NC sequences created within this operation (optional)
When you create the NC sequences and material removal features, they contain a reference to the current operation name. Operation setting is modal, i.e., once an operation is created, it stays current until another operation is created or activated.
Workcells
A workcell is a workpiece feature that specifies a machine tool by:
• Name
• Type
• A set of parameters
• Turret set-up
• Machine zones
• Coordinate system
The workcell type you use determines the types of NC sequences that you can create (e.g., Punch Press enables you to perform Nibbling, Punch, and Form NC sequences).