Set Holder Models dialog (PartMaker)

In PartMaker/SwissCAM and PartMaker/Turn-Mill, use the Set Holder Models dialog to control how the holder is displayed during Full Machine Simulation. You can define the properties for either a standard fixed holder, which is one model, or a compound rotary holder, which is two models. Compound rotary holders have a fixed part (the Base Model), and a rotating part (Rotary Model), which can either be rotated manually by the machine operator, or programmatically by NC code commands.

When configuring a holder with the Set Holder Models dialog, the following rules apply:

• All measurements are in the holder coordinate system.
• The model origin of the Rotary Model must coincide with its rotation axis about the Base Model.
• All Rotary Models are displayed with the tool in the B90 degree position as if machining the OD of the part.

Note: These rules are illustrated by the graphic in the dialog.

To display the Set Holder Models dialog, click the Holder Models button on the Holder Data dialog.

The following settings are available:

Model Configuration — Select what type of holder you have. If you selected Turning Holder on the Holder Data dialog, this drop-down list is unavailable.

• Standard Fixed — Select this option if you have a standard fixed holder. Only the Model Data button is available.
• Compound Rotary — Select this option if you have a compound holder. This option is not available for Turning holders.

Model Data — Click to display the Model Data dialog.

Base Model Data (1) — Click to display the Model Data dialog and define the properties of the compound holder's base model.

Rotary Model Data (2) — Click to display the Model Data dialog and define the properties of the compound rotary holder's rotary model.

Angular Position

• Set Manually — Select this option if your compound holder is rotated manually by the machine operator prior to running the NC program.
• Programmable — Select this option if the angle of your holder is programmed in the NC code.

Note: When running a simulation, if you have selected Set Manually, the tool holder is created and the rotary model fixed at the orientation of its usage at the start of the simulation. If you have selected Programmable, the tool holder is created with a the rotary model at B=0. When the tool goes to cut, the tool and rotary model rotate to the desired angle.

Rotation Center (C) — Enter the position of the Rotation Center. The rotation center is measured from the model origin of the Base Model to the model origin of the Rotary Model.

Rotary Axis — Select the axis in which the Rotary Model rotates about to get to a specific angular position.

OK — Click to save your changes and close the dialog.

Cancel — Click to discard your changes and close the dialog.