List of tools

The Tools List allows you to manage tool-specific settings, such as radius compensation and coolant supply. This feature is used for:

• Assigning Tool Numbers: Manually specifying tool positions when routing doesn't pre-assign them.

• Configuring Tool Parameters: Inputting corrector and coolant data after manual or automated tool assembly.

To manually mount tools:

1. Access the Tools List function.

2. Select the desired tool row. Note that greyed-out fields are inaccessible.

3. Input the Turret Number (# Tur) and Tool Number.

4. Click "Mount" to assign the tool to its position.

5. Confirm the tool placement

Note: For tools used in multiple operations, modifying settings in the first occurrence will automatically update subsequent instances. An automatic assembly function is available, but it doesn't consider MTE factors.

Managing Multiple Identical Tools

In certain machining scenarios, multiple identical tools are required to perform the same operation from different positions or directions. One example is when a tool, such as a drill (D5), is tasked with machining in 3 directions: axial, radial, and back. In this case, the tool position in pocket number 6 is intended to machine the part in these three directions.

Example:

If a tool cannot reach the holes it needs to machine, the line will be displayed in red, preventing the MTE simulation from running. This issue arises when trying to use a single tool for multiple directions that require different positions or holders.

1. Tool Duplication:
   In the MTE Tooling configuration, duplicate the tool (refer to Image 1). For example, the drill tool can be duplicated and assigned to positions 6, 9, and 10. These positions correspond to different directions for the tool's movement: axial, radial, and back.

2. Assign Holders for Each Direction:
   Once the tool is duplicated and placed in the correct positions, you can insert specific holders for each direction. This ensures the tool can reach all the necessary machining points without interference.

3. Assign Correct Tool Positions in the Tools List:
   In the Tools List, assign the correct position to each cycle (as shown in Image 2). This ensures that each cycle uses the tool in the correct direction and position.