Adding default tools and feed/speed tables to the database

Each tool is identified by a tool name and each feed/speed table is defined by a combination of the stock material name, tool material, and tool grade.

Any tool or feed/speed table that you add to the database remains even if you re-run the INITDB program. INITDB does not overwrite any existing tools or feed/speed table in the database.

The only way to remove them is to explicitly delete them in the Feed/speed table dialog or the Tool Manager dialog. See Deleting a tool from a tool crib for more information.

The two most common reasons for re-running INITDB are:

• Restoring default tools or default feed/speed tables that you have deleted.
• Adding tools specified in other units. You may have chosen to load only the inch tools the first time and you may now want to add the metric tooling.

To perform these tasks:

1. Exit FeatureCAM if it is open.
2. Run INITDB from the FeatureCAM group in the Start menu.
3. Select the units of tools you want to add. FeatureCAM does not alter any items that you changed or delete any items that you added.
4. Click OK.
5. If you added tooling of both units, you prompted to select which unit you use most often to model parts.