The Tool Library

Introduction

The Tool Library contains all of the available system tools based on the main categories Drill, Mill, Lathe, Laser, Plasma, and Waterjet. This dialog box is used to add, delete, and modify tools. You can also load tool information from a previously saved file. On the left side of the dialog box is a list of the supported tool types. The right side contains the tool parameters list for each tool.

 

Taking the time to create all of the tools in your shop can greatly speed up the process of creating milling features. You can then add the tools to the Tool Crib to quickly create the equivalent of the tool changer for each job. The Tool Crib tool list can be saved to a file for repeated use.

 

When you select a tool for a feature wizard operation, a specialized version the Tool Library, the Select Tool dialog box, is displayed. The Select Tool dialog box only displays the appropriate tool types based on the operation type.

Navigation

To access the Tool Library, do one of the following:

 

 

This method is used to view, add, or modify tools in the Tool Library.

 

 

This opens the Tool Library showing only tools for the selected job type (Mill or Lathe).

 

 

This method is used to add a tool from the Tool Library to the Tool Crib.

The Dialog Box Parameters

View the Tool Library

 

When you open the Tool Library, first expand the desired tool category on the left side of the dialog box. Next, select a tool type that you want to create or modify. You can then use the following options.

 

Related Topics

The CAM Overview

The Select Tool Dialog Box

The Milling Tool Crib

The Create/Modify Tool Dialog Box

How to Create/Modify Tools in the Tool Library