FMO Creation

Definition

To store mounting tools and toolholders with specific characteristics (length corrector, diameter, useful length, etc.), we can create Tooling files (.FMO).

Those files allow for multiple tools and toolholder setups to be saved for later use on the machine. Also, a FMO file is independant from the machine and can be used for several machines.

Create FMO files

There are 3 Methods to save the tooling configuration into FMO files.

Without a Part:

1. Load a machine file including a 3D model file (.mcb)

2. In MTE Tooling menu, insert some tools and/or toolholders on the Tools Supports

3. Confirm → the FMO file is saved in the Kinemac folder.

Without a Part but with fixed or prepared tools in the machine file:

1. Load this machine file including a 3D model file (.mcb)

2. In MTE Tooling menu, click Auto Mounting,

3. Confirm → the FMO file is saved in the Kinemac folder.

With a Machined Part:

The part is programmed with several tools Click in the background or click in the name of machine or component (spindle, turret) in the tree Choose Save As… the FMO file is saved in the Kinemac folder.

Use FMO Files

When selecting the machine, edit the machine and choose the desired fixed tooling file in the machining module (turning, milling). In the machine file: Go to the Kinematics tab Choose the desired FMO file Click OK, then save the changes under the machine.
Option Systematic Update in the Machine file: NO: a change in the Tooling menu does NOT change the FMO file. YES: a change in the Tooling menu changes the FMO file → The FMO files automatically follows the state of tooling in the machine.
▶️ This video shows the creation and the definition of FMO file in the machine file.