Tool selection for 3D milling features

FeatureCAM selects a default tool for all 3D finish operations.

On the Tools tab, there is an option to use the part's curvature to select the default tool. If you select this option, FeatureCAM analyzes all included surfaces and finds the smallest concave radius of curvature and a ball-end tool closest to that radius is selected.

Note: Tool selection looks at the sides of the surfaces you are machining. If you flip to the other side, a different tool might be selected.