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Creating machining operations in the VisualCAM TURN Module is a very simple process. You load the part, select the part geometry for turning, create stock geometry if necessary, select a tool and then specify the feeds and speeds to be used in the machining operation.

You then pick the type of machining operation required and set the parameters for the operation and then generate the toolpath. You can also specify cut containment to restrict areas to be machined. Generation of the toolpath begins once you click on the "Generate" button in the machining operation parameter dialog. Once the toolpath generation is complete the machining operation will be created and displayed in the Machining Browser (Mops). The following sections describe each of the necessary and optional items that need to be selected or set before creating a machining operation.