Lathe Thread Tool Page

Introduction

The Lathe Thread operation has only one tool type to choose from. It is good practice to have all the tools for the job loaded into the Tool Crib at the start of the job. By this point, those tools should already be in the Tool Crib, and the system will have pulled appropriate tools for each operation from the Tool Crib. From this tool page, you can either, choose a different tool from the Tool Crib, go into the Tool Crib to add tools from your Tool Library, or enter tool specific data manually into the Tool Data Section of the page.

 

This page will also assist in assigning Tool Numbers and Offsets, Spindle Direction and Coolant options, as well as Speeds and Feeds.

 

 

Tool Crib - opens the Tool Crib for you to select a tool that you have already loaded for the job. Click to select a tool in the tools list, and click OK to assign the tool to the operation. (For Mill Turn jobs, view Mill Turn Tool Crib.)

 

Show Tool Holder - Selecting this check box will alter the graphic to show the holder as well as the insert.

 

Deselected

Selected

 

Deselected

Selected

 

Tool Data

  • Reference Point - allows you to choose an alignment of the reference point to the insert.

    Corner

    Tip

 

  • Shape - sets the shape designation of the insert.

    Lay Down

    Top Notch

 

  • Tool Angle - sets the angle of the insert.

 

             

 

  • Tip Height - sets the tip height of the insert.

  • Nose Radius - sets the radius of the tool nose.
  • IC Diameter - sets the internal circumference of the insert.

  • Tool Label - adds a name to the tool, in the tool list, that allows you to easily identify the tool.

  • Orientation Number - 1-4 sets the orientation of the tool as shown in the image. This selection influences the ability of the tool to move into locations that are restricted by adjacent geometry. The options available depend on the operation type.

     

Note: NOTE: The Orientation Number defines whether the cut is inside or outside of the geometry and the direction of cut and will be set for you based on the Feature Type and Region chosen in the Feature page.

 

             

 

Tool Data

  • Reference Point - allows you to choose an alignment of the reference point to the insert.

    Corner

    Tip

 

  • Shape - sets the shape designation of the insert.

    Lay Down

    Top Notch

 

  • Tool Angle - sets the angle of the insert.

 

             

 

  • Height - sets the height of the insert.
  • Width - sets the width of the insert.
  • Nose Radius - sets the radius of the tool nose.

  • Tool Label - adds a name to the tool, in the tool list, that allows you to easily identify the tool.

  • Orientation Number - 1-4 sets the orientation of the tool as shown in the image. This selection influences the ability of the tool to move into locations that are restricted by adjacent geometry. The options available depend on the operation type.


Note: NOTE: The Orientation Number defines whether the cut is inside or outside of the geometry and the direction of cut and will be set for you based on the Feature Type and Region chosen in the Feature page.

 

             

 

Machining Data

The Machining Data parameters change slightly depending on whether you are in a Turning job or Mill Turn job. All parameters are explained next.

 

  • Tool Number - opens the Assigned Tools dialog box for you to change the tool numbering.

  • Override Offsets

Clear the Override Offsets check box to use the tool number to set the Offset Register value.

Select the Override Offsets check box to allow for manual editing of the Offset Register value.

 

  • Offset Register  - sets the register on the machine that stores the height and diameter offset values for the tool.

 

Spindle Direction

    • CW - outputs the command for clockwise rotation of the spindle.

    • CCW - outputs the command for counter-clockwise rotation of the spindle.

 

  • Coolant - sets the coolant option for the operation. Select one of the following options: Off, Flood, Mist, Air, or Oil.

Feeds and Speeds

  • Maximum RPM - is the highest allowable Revolutions per minute.
  • Spindle RPM - is the revolutions per minute of the spindle.
  • Pitch/Feed - is the pitch of the thread and therefore the distance per revolution.

 

Note: The Pitch/Feed value is controlled by adjusting the Pitch on the Parameters page.

Next Topic

Once the Rough Tool variables have been set, click Next >> to continue to the Parameters page.