The Milling Tool Holder Library is used to create and modify tool holders and arbors. Each category on the left specifies a tool holder type, and each arbor that belongs in that category is shown on the right. The holders/arbors can be associated with a tool for simulation purposes.
TIP: When using the Milling Tool Holder Library dialog box, any changes that are made affect the currently selected item. Be sure that you have the desired item selected before changing any values.
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To access the Milling Tool Holder Library, do one of the following:
This method is used only to create/modify holders and arbors.
This method is used to assign a tool holder/arbor to the tool for the current operation.
This method is used to associate a tool holder/arbor to the selected tool, as the default holder for the tool.
View the Milling Tool Holder Library dialog box
On the left side of the dialog box is the Tool Holder Category list. Each category listed has default tool holders/arbors that have already been created for you. Select a category to show the available tool arbors, for that category, in the Arbor list on the right side of the dialog box. The Arbor list displays the arbor Description. Depending on the current selection, you can modify a Tool Holder or Arbor in one of the following ways:
Arbors
Add Arbor - opens the Tool Holder Definition dialog box to create an arbor in the selected Tool Holder category.
Delete Arbor - removes the selected arbor.
Edit Arbor - opens the Tool Holder Definition dialog box to edit the selected arbor.
Holders
Add Holder - opens the Tool Holder Definition dialog box to create a Tool Holder.
Delete Holder - removes the entire Tool Holder category.
IMPORTANT: When deleting a tool holder from the Tool Holder category list, the entire category and all arbors within that category are deleted.
Edit Holder - opens the Tool Holder Definition dialog box to edit the selected tool holder. Make the desired changes, and click OK to finish.
The Tool Holder Definition Dialog Box