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Creating a New Machining Template

You can create new machined part templates for use with the Costing tool.

  1. In a machined part, click Machining Costing Tool_Costing_Machined_Tools.gif (Tools toolbar) or Tools > SolidWorks Costing > Machining Costing.
  2. In the Machining Costing Task Pane, under Machining Template, click Launch Template Editor.
  3. In the Costing Template Editor, click New Tool_New_Standard.gif.
  4. In the New Costing Template dialog box, click Cost template for machined parts costing_machining_template.gif, then click OK.
  5. Enter data on the Stock Material screen.

    You cannot save the template until you enter data on the Stock Material screen.

  6. Enter data on the General, Setup Costs, Cut (Plate Stock), Mill, Drill, Library Features, and Custom screens as necessary.
  7. Click Save Tool_Save_Standard.gif.
  8. In the Save As dialog box, for File name, type a template name and click Save.
  9. Close the Costing Template Editor.
Parent topic: Machining Templates


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