Machining Resources

All supported Machining resources are presented in this section:

• Machine tools:

  • 3-axis machine

  • 3-axis machine with table rotation

  • 5-axis machine

  • Horizontal lathe

  • Vertical lathe

• Tool assemblies

  • Mill and drill assembly

  • Lathe assembly

• Tools for milling and drilling operations:

  • Face Mill

  • End Mill

  • Center Drill

  • Spot Drill

  • Drill

  • Countersink

  • Reamer

  • Boring Bar

  • Tap

  • T-Slotter

  • Multi-Diameter Drill

  • Two Sides Chamfering Tool

  • Boring and Chamfering Tool

  • Conical Mill

  • Thread Mill

  • Counterbore Mill

  • Barrel Mill

• Tools (that is, insert holders) for turning operations:

  • External Insert Holder

  • Internal Insert Holder

  • External Groove Insert Holder

  • Frontal Groove Insert Holder

  • Internal Groove Insert Holder

  • External Thread Insert Holder

  • Internal Thread Insert Holder

• Inserts for turning operations:

  • Diamond Insert

  • Square Insert

  • Triangular Insert

  • Round Insert

  • Trigon Insert

  • Groove Insert

  • Thread Insert

• Stylus tools for probing operations

  • Ball stylus

  • Cylinder stylus

The described attributes are particularly useful for tasks such as Building a catalog of tools.

Tools for Milling and Drilling Operations

Face Mill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgFaceMillTool

This tool type has only one compensation site P1, which is located at the extremity of the tool.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

End Mill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgEndMillTool

This tool type has two compensation sites: P1, which is located at the extremity of the tool P2, which is located a distance Rc (corner radius) from P1 along the tool axis.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Center Drill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgCenterDrillTool.

This tool type has six compensation sites P1 to P6, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Spot Drill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgSpotDrillTool

This tool type has three compensation sites P1 to P3, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Drill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgDrillTool

This tool type has three compensation sites P1 to P3, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Countersink

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgCountersinkTool

This tool type has three compensation sites P1 to P3, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Reamer

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgReamerTool

This tool type has two compensation sites: P1 is located at the extremity of the tool. P2 is located a distance ld from P1 along the tool axis.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Boring Bar

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgBoringBarTool

This tool type has three compensation sites: P1 is the most external point of the cutting flange projected onto the tool axis. P2 is the lower edge of the cutting flange (Boring Bars) projected onto the tool axis. P3 is the upper edge of the cutting flange (Back Boring Bars) projected onto the tool axis.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Note: When defining Minimum and Maximum diameter values for a Boring Bar, you cannot set the Nominal diameter less than the Minimum diameter or more than the Maximum diameter.
The Nominal diameter value truncates to the minimum or maximum value depending on the value you entered.

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Tap

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgTapTool.

This tool type has three compensation sites: P1 is located at the extremity of the tool P2 is defined by a diameter value (dP2) P3 is located along the tool axis at a distance from P1 defined as follows: P1P2 = ld * (dP2-d)/(D-d)

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Taps can have a tapered or straight flank. More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

T-Slotter

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgTSlotterTool.

This tool type has five compensation sites, which are located on the tool as shown below. P1 is located at the extremity of the tool. P2 is located a distance l from P1 along the tool axis. P3 is located a distance l/2 from P1 along the tool axis. P4 is located a distance Rc (corner radius) from P1 along the tool axis. P5 is located a distance (l-Rc2)  from P1 along the tool axis.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Multi-Diameter Drill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgMultiDiamDrillTool

This tool type has nine compensation sites P1 to P9, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Two Sides Chamfering Tool

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgTwoSidesChamferingTool

This tool type has seven compensation sites P1 to P7, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Boring and Chamfering Tool

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgBoringAndChamferingTool

This tool type has four compensation sites P1 to P4, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Conical Mill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgConicalMillTool

This tool type has three compensation sites P1 to P3, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Thread Mill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgThreadMillTool

This tool type has two compensation sites: P1 is located at the extremity of the tool. P2 is located along the tool axis at a distance from P1 defined as follows: P1P2 = (D-d)/(2*tg Ac)

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Counterbore Mill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgCounterboreMillTool

This tool type has only one compensation site P1, which is located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Conical Mill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgConicalMillTool

This tool type has three compensation sites P1 to P3, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Barrel Mill

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgBarrelMillTool

This tool type has one compensation site P1, which is located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Tools for Turning Operations

External Insert Holder

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgExternalTool. The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_SHANK_HEIGHT: h MFG_SHANK_WIDTH: b MFG_SHK_LENGTH_1: l1 MFG_SHK_LENGTH_2: l2 MFG_SHK_CUT_WDTH: f MFG_KAPPA_R: Kr

More information about the Geometry and Technology attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Internal Insert Holder

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgInternalTool. The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_BODY_DIAM: db MFG_BAR_LENGTH_1: l1 MFG_BAR_LENGTH_2: l2 MFG_BAR_CUT_RAD: f MFG_KAPPA_R: Kr

More information about the Geometry and Technology attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

External Groove Insert Holder

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgGrooveExternalTool. The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_SHANK_HEIGHT: h MFG_SHANK_WIDTH: b MFG_SHK_LENGTH_1: l1 MFG_SHK_LENGTH_2: l2 MFG_SHK_CUT_WDTH: f

More information about the Geometry and Technology attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Frontal Groove Insert Holder

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgGrooveFrontalTool The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_SHANK_HEIGHT: h MFG_SHANK_WIDTH: b MFG_SHK_LENGTH_1: l1 MFG_SHK_LENGTH_2: l2 MFG_SHK_CUT_WDTH: f

More information about the Geometry and Technology attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Internal Groove Insert Holder

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgGrooveInternalTool The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_BODY_DIAM: db MFG_BAR_LENGTH_1: l1 MFG_BAR_LENGTH_2: l2 MFG_BAR_CUT_RAD: f

More information about the Geometry and Technology attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

External Thread Insert Holder

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgThreadExternalTool The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_SHANK_HEIGHT: h MFG_SHANK_WIDTH: b MFG_SHK_LENGTH_1: l1 MFG_SHK_LENGTH_2: l2 MFG_SHK_CUT_WDTH: f

More information about the Geometry and Technology attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Internal Thread Insert Holder

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this tool is MfgThreadInternalTool The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_BODY_DIAM: db MFG_BAR_LENGTH_1: l1 MFG_BAR_LENGTH_2: l2 MFG_BAR_CUT_RAD: f

More information about the Geometry and Technology attributes of this resource is available in the Tool Resources section.

Lathe Inserts

Diamond Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgDiamondInsert The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM: IC MFG_INSERT_LGTH: l MFG_INSERT_THICK: s MFG_NOSE_RADIUS: r MFG_INSERT_ANGL: a

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Inserts section.

Square Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgSquareInsert The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM: IC MFG_INSERT_LGTH: l MFG_INSERT_THICK: s MFG_NOSE_RADIUS: r

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Inserts section.

Triangular Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgTriangularInsert The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM: IC MFG_INSERT_LGTH: l MFG_INSERT_THICK: s MFG_NOSE_RADIUS: r

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Inserts section.

Round Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgRoundInsert The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_NOSE_RADIUS: r MFG_INSERT_THICK: s

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Inserts section.

Trigon Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgTrigonInsert The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_INSCRIB_DIAM: IC MFG_INSERT_LGTH: l MFG_INSERT_THICK: s MFG_NOSE_RADIUS: r

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Inserts section.

Groove Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgGrooveInsert The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_INSERT_LGTH: l MFG_INSERT_THICK MFG_INSERT_WIDTH: la MFG_NOSE_RAD_1: r1 MFG_NOSE_RAD_2: r2 MFG_BOTTOM_ANGLE: b MFG_FLANK_ANG_1: a1 MFG_FLANK_ANG_2: a2 MFG_CUT_LENGTH: l1

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Inserts section.

Thread Insert

The MFG_NAME_BAS attribute for this insert is MfgThreadInsert The main Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are: MFG_INSERT_LGTH: l MFG_INSERT_THICK MFG_NOSE_RADIUS MFG_THREAD_ANGLE MFG_TOOTH_X MFG_TOOTH_Z MFG_TOOTH_H

More information about the Geometry, Technology and Cutting Conditions attributes of this resource is available in the Inserts section.

Tools for Probing Operations

Ball Stylus

This tool type has four compensation sites P1 to P4, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Manufacturing technology and feedrate attributes used in this resource are:

The attributes can be set to define a disk stylus in which the probe is a portion of the sphere (see example below).

Cylinder Stylus

This tool type has two compensation sites P1 and P2, which are located on the tool as shown below.

Manufacturing geometry attributes used in this resource are:

Manufacturing technology and feedrate attributes used in this resource are: