The Milling Tool Holder Library

Introduction

This topic will explain the Milling Tool Holder Library, explain where to access it, explain the options found in it, and provide the links to related topics.

The Milling Tool Holder Library

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.

 

Important: 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.

 

The Tool Holder Parts

Tool Holder (1) 

 

 

 

 

 

Tool Arbor (2) 

Navigation

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

 

  • In the CAM Tree, right-click CAM Defaults, and click Milling ToolHolders.

    This method is used only to create/modify holders and arbors.

  • Right-click on the icon in the CAM Tree and select Mill Tool Holders.

    This method is the same as launching through the CAM Defaults and is used only to create/modify holders and arbors.

  • You can click Assign ToolHolder in any Milling Wizard Tool Page.

    This method is used to assign a tool holder/arbor to the tool for the current operation.

  • When adding or modifying a tool from the Tool Library, in the Create/Modify Tool dialog box, click Assign Tool Holder.

    This method is used to associate a tool holder/arbor to the selected tool, as the default holder for the tool.

The Dialog Box Parameters

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.

Warning: 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.

Related Topics

The Tool Holder Definition Dialog Box

How to Create Milling Tool Holders

The CAM Overview