Spindles / turrets chronogram

It is possible to choose three modes of classification of operations in the chronogram

• By turrets :

• Operations are sorted by turret. One line by turret (defined as a tool holder in the machine definition) with all the operations done with this one.

• By spindles :

• Operations are sorted by spindle. One line by spindle (defined as a part holder in the machine definition) with all the operation done with this one.

• By program :(By Channel)

• One program can have more than one tool holder (for example rear turret and tailstock).In this case, the operations are sorted by program.

• It's possible to define manually the program of each operation  (Menu Operation/programs and right button in the operation manager ) or to make them in automatic. Indeed, in the machine definition, if a tool holder (or a part holder) has in is name CANAL= XX (XX = number for example) TopSolid'Cam  affects in automatic for each operation the good program number (XX).

In TopSolid'Cam, there is no limits for the number of turrets or spindles! (just check the post processor!)

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