Use the Tool Head Properties dialog to specify details about the tool spindle on the machine, so that the tool spindle is displayed during Full Machine Simulation in PartMaker/Mill.
To display this dialog, click the Properties button in the Tool Head area of the Machine Data dialog.
Swivel Axis — If you are using a Vertical Rotary table, select the axis about which the tool head rotates. For all machines other than 5-axis Head-Table types, the swivel axis is automatically set to None to indicate that the tool-head does not have any rotary axis and therefore cannot swivel or tilt.
- Y Axis — Select this option to indicate that the rotary axis of the tool head is along the Y-axis of the machine. When selected, PartMaker displays horizontal tools along the X-axis during Basic and Full Machine Simulation.
- 45 Degree Line — Select this option to indicate that the rotary axis of the tool head is along a 45 degree line to the machine Y-axis lying in a ZY plane. When selected, PartMaker displays horizontal tools along the Y-axis during Full Machine Simulation.
PartMaker programs all horizontal tools on a Vertical Rotary table as X tools. Although, PartMaker displays the horizontal tool along the Y-axis when 45 Degree Line is selected, it is still programmed as an X tool.
Pivot Point (P) — The Pivot Point is a point on the tool head through which the tool head rotary axis passes. Specify the X, Y, and Z distance from tool head edge to the center of rotation. This area is available only if you have a Vertical Rotary table selected.
Definition — Select how to want to define the tool spindle for the machine:
- Parametric — Select this option to create a parametric representation of the tool spindle from the values in the Dimensions fields.
- Solid Model — Select this option to use a solid model to represent the tool spindle. Click the Model Data button to select the model you want to use from the Model Data dialog.
- Components — Click to display the Components dialog, where you can specify which components of the tool spindle are displayed during Full Machine Simulation.
Dimensions — PartMaker uses these values to create a parametric representation of the tool spindle:
- Width (W) — Enter the width of the tool spindle.
- Height (H) — Enter the height of the tool spindle.
Home Position — Enter the coordinates (Xh, Yh, Zh) of the tool spindle at home position.
Travel Limits — Enter the coordinates (Min X, Min Y, Min Z, Max X, Max Y, Max Z) that define the travel limits of the table.