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            <p class="para_item">Feature-Based Machining automates the process of machining holes and milling features, saving time in the programming and machining process.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">NX provides a template for automated Feature-Based Holemaking and Milling.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">Feature-Based Machining is also flexible. It allows for the customization of templates to suit different needs.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">Once templates are created, they are stored and can be used over and over.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">The templates contain Knowledge Fusion rules. This allows one template to be used for a wide variety of feature sizes and tool sizes. This minimizes the number of templates that need to be created.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">Templates may contain representative geometry. This geometry is used as a map for selecting geometry when the template is applied. This reduces the need to select geometry manually, thus leading to more automation.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">The design and manufacturing aspects are directly linked.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">&nbsp;It is well suited for simple, repetitive parts.</p>
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