The Tool Holder Definition Dialog Box

Introduction

The Tool Holder Definition dialog box is used to create tool holders and arbors. This is accomplished by adding and modifying cone and cylinder elements in order to create a accurate representation of the tool holders and arbors.

IMPORTANT: When using the Tool Holder Definition dialog box, any changes that are made affect the currently selected item. Be sure that you have the proper item selected before changing any values.

The Tool Holder Parts

Tool Holder (1)

Tool Arbor (2)

Navigation

To access the Tool Holder Definition dialog box:

In the Milling Tool Holder Library dialog box, click Add Arbor, Edit Arbor, Add Holder, or Edit Holder.

The Dialog Box Parameters

View the Tool Holder Definition dialog box

Holder/Arbor Description - is the name of the holder or arbor (depending on what you are creating) in the Milling Tool Holder Library.

Element List

The Element List displays the cone and cylinder elements that are used to create the holder/arbor from the top to the bottom. Select an item from this list to modify. When an element is selected, its parameters are displayed in the Element Parameters group. The following options are used with the Element List:

Move Up - moves the selected element up one level.
Move Down - moves the selected element down one level.
Delete - removes the selected element.
Add Cylinder - adds a cylinder element.
Add Cone - adds a cone element.

Element Parameters

Cylinder

Height - sets the height of the element. (1)
Diameter - defines the diameter of the cylinder. (2)
Top Chamfer/Fillet - affects the top edges of the element. Select either chamfer or fillet, and then type the desired value in the box. (3)
Bottom Chamfer/Fillet - affects the bottom edges of the element. Select either chamfer or fillet, and then type the desired value in the box. (4)

Cone

Height - sets the height of the element. (1)
Top Diameter - defines the top diameter of the cone. (2)
Bottom Dia Mode - creates the lower diameter in units. Once selected, the Bottom Diameter box becomes available.

Bottom Diameter - sets the bottom diameter. (3)

Angle Mode - creates the lower diameter using an angle. Once selected, the Bottom Angle box becomes available.

Bottom Angle - sets the bottom diameter by an angle.

Top Chamfer/Fillet - affects the top edges of the element. Select either chamfer or fillet, and then type the desired value in the box. (4)
Bottom Chamfer/Fillet - affects the bottom edges of the element. Select either chamfer or fillet, and then type the desired value in the box. (5)

Example

The following image shows a cone with the bottom diameter set to 45 degrees. Be aware that the Height and Top Diameter values control the range of possible angles that can be used for Angle Mode.

The following image shows a cone with the bottom diameter set to 97.125 degrees.