Backbore

Backbore tools are used for drilling Backbore Hole features.

Name — Enter a name that identifies the tool. The name must be unique among all the tools in the crib.

Measure — This indicates the units that are used for reporting the tool’s dimensions. Select Inches for inch units or deselect it for millimeters.

Diameter — See diagram.

Cutter Length — See diagram.

Overall Length — See diagram.

Exposed length — This is the amount of the tool that sticks out of the holder if the holder is simulated.

Shank Diameter — See diagram.

Tip Radius — See diagram.

Tool material — This indicates what the tool is made of. This information is important when calculating the feeds and speeds.

Hand — Set whether the tool is Right-handed or Left-handed.

Diameter

Cutter Length

Overall Length

Shank Diameter

Tip Radius