FeatureCAM automatically selects tools from the active tool crib. These tools are assigned a tool number (also referred to as a tool slot or tool pocket) for an automatic tool changer. The numbering is assigned according to these rules:
- Use the number assigned in the
Tool Mapping dialog.
Note: This numbering is in effect for the current part only.
- If no number has been assigned via tool mapping, then the number assigned to the tool in the crib (the
Tool number field for milling tools or the
Tool slot for turning tools), is used as the tool number. If two tools have the same permanent number in the crib, the first tool used is assigned the preset number and the other tool is given a new number.
- If no number has been assigned via tool mapping or in the crib,
FeatureCAM assigns a tool number.