Mill Turn Tool Crib

Introduction

The Mill Turn Tool Crib is used to define all adapter and tool mounting to the lathe turrets or milling spindles of mill turn machines. This topic provides an overview and links to explanations of all parameters in the tool crib and how to use them.

Mill Turn Tool Crib Topics

Mill Turn Tool Output Format

Assigning Tools to Operations

Mounting Adapters and Tools Examples

Mounting Location Dialog Box

The Device Tree

Adding and Mounting Tools and Adapters in the Device Tree

The device tree on the left side of the tool crib is used to add and mount adapters and tools in the tool crib. To learn all about using the device tree, view the Device Tree topic.

The Tools List

Tool Information and Display

The tools list in the center of the dialog box is an informational display of all assigned and mounted tools in the tool crib. To learn about using the tools list, view the Tools List topic.

The Preview Window

Dynamic Mounting Preview

The preview window on the right side of the tool crib is an interactive window that dynamically updates to display the machine devices, adapters, and tools to aid you in mounting tools and adapters for mill turn jobs. To learn about using the preview window, view the Preview Window topic.

Parameters

Tool Numbering Parameters

The Parameters group that displays below the tools list is used to define the tool numbering and tool ID for all tools in the tool crib. To learn more about the tool parameters, view the Tool Parameters topic. To learn about the output format of the Mill Turn Tools, see the Mill Turn Tool Output Format topic.

Mounting

Adapter and Tool Mounting Parameters

The mounting group of the tool crib allows you to modify the position and orientation of adapters, milling tools, or turning tools in the tool crib. To learn about using the mounting parameters, view the Mounting Parameters topic as well as the Mounting Adapters and Tools Examples topic.

Assigning Tools for Mill Turn Jobs

How to Assign Tools

You assign tools to operations using the CAM Wizards and the tool crib. BobCAD-CAM allows you the flexibility to work to your preferences, meaning you can load the tool crib for the entire job before creating features, or you can load the tool crib as you create features. This and more is explained in the Assigning Tools to Operations topic.

Selecting Mounting Locations

The Mounting Location Dialog Box

The Mounting Location dialog box is used to select the location to which adapters and/or tools are mounted. View the Mounting Location Dialog Box topic to learn more.