Tool specifies the geometry of the tool used to calculate the toolpath. This page contains the following:
Create tool — Select an option to create a new tool.
Tool database — Click to search and select a tool from the database.
Active tool — Select the tool used to calculate the toolpath. The list displays all the defined tools. Selecting a tool makes it the active tool.
Edit Tool — Click to display the specific
Tool dialog. This is the same dialog that is displayed when you create a tool and enables you to edit the tool geometry.
Name — Enter the name of the tool.
Geometry — Enter the geometry of the tool.
Tool Status — Check the field to make sure you are creating a valid tool. When you change the tool geometry the status is automatically updated.
Tool Number — Enter the tool number. This is allocated to the tool and added to the cut file.
Number of Flutes — Enter the number of flutes on the tool.
Cut angle — Specifies the angle of the insert relative to the holder. This option is available only for turning tools.
Allow two-way cutting — Roughing is bi-directional. Finishing is performed using a unique strategy that is enabled by having a grooving tool that cuts in both directions. This option is available only for grooving tools.
Calculate holder profile — Select to calculate the tool holder profile as part of the toolpath calculation.