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Turning - Single Tool Holder

Introduction

This page explains how to create a single turn tool holder.

▶️ You can watch a video at the bottom of page: Click here

Creation of turn tool holder

The sample is done for a left insert holder. You will find the difference between right and left insert holder in the chapter ‘Difference between tool holder for right or left insert holder’ below.

Select the “Clamping / Toolholders” module in the Homepage.

Click the GO button

Select the file to import

Choose the import option you want to apply on the solid.

Click “Apply”

Note: You can also import the system of axis from the solid CAD files by activating the options ' Wireframe Import'.

This is very useful to create holders by importing STEP files from Sandvik, Iscar databases, etc. It enables to recover the systems of axis for the position of insert, for example as shown for the turning tool on the image on the right.

Click on the tab “Creation” then “Tool Holders” menu

Click the command to create system of axis

Select the tool to define the position of system of axis

Select the faces to orient Z and X axes and point to define the system of axis.

The system of axis referenced 0 define the point that will mounted on the previous element.

The previous element can be a tool support or another tool holder component.

You can select the center of circle with down key “CTRL + SHIFT” then click arc edge.

Check the “change of direction” command to change the Z direction.

Do the same command to create the system of axis 1. It will be the mounted position for the tool or next element.

However, for the change of Z direction click on the selection of insertion axis and select the line shown by red arrow. Then place the axis at the correct point using the selection of origin command icon.

Save the file in your symbol folder to use it in GO2cam.

Difference between tool holder for right or left insert holder

The difference is only for the position of the system of axis 1.

Tool holder for left insert holder

Tool holder for right insert holder

Key points

  • System of axis 0 is the mounted point on the turret or on tool holder. The system of axis 0 is in accordance with the system axis of another tool holder.

  • If the holder is mounted on a tool support on a machine, the system of axis 0 is symmetric regarding the tool support.

  • The system of axis 1 is the point where the next solid will be mounted. It is according with the system of axis of the next element.

▶️ You can watch a video about Single turn tool holder:

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