Turn, Bore

Click the tool preview image to pan and zoom it. The orientation of the preview is determined by the settings on the Options > View > Machine page. Right-click the image to access a context menu.

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

Insert Shape — Select the insert shape. For the Cust. diamond shape, you must enter the Tip Angle.

Tip Radius is the radius of the cutting tip of the insert.

Note: For threading tools, 3D simulation simulates the tool with a tip radius of 0.0. This is just for visualization purposes only. The NC code or tool selection is not affected in any way.

Inscribe Circle Diam is the diameter of a circle that fits inside the insert shape.

Tip radius Tip angle Inscribe circle diam.

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