Setup tab:

Tool: Once the tool has been entered into the tool table, its tool number can be entered here.

Feed: The tool feed rate is entered here. This is automatically calculated if tool being used is defined in the Tool Table.

Coolant: Choose None, On or Off. See "Coolant" on page 290.

Spindle Dir: Choose Forward, Reverse, Off or None. See "Spindle Direction" on page 290.

Spindle Speed: Specify spindle speed. See "Spindle Speed" on page 290.

Bolt Hole tab:

The Bolt Hole tab must have the appropriate data filled in to use the Bolt Hole option in the Drill Location selection.

Diameter: The diameter of bolt hole circle pattern can be entered here.

# Holes: The number of holes in the pattern are entered in this field.

Start Angle: The starting angle of the pattern is entered in this field.

Path: Choose the machine movement required: Linear, or Radial.

X Center: Location of the center of rotation in the X axis.

Y Center: Location of the center of rotation in the Y-axis.

End Angle: The end angle of the last hole.

Index Angle: This is the angle to rotate the Polar Coordinate System by.

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