Mastercam Lathe Insert Drill Creation

[Sam1]

Hello all 

I am trying to create insert drill in Mastercam Lathe, Is there any way to create 3D drill ?

I am using 2D method to draw tool from level, not having much success, if someone has better idea. I am attaching two different Mastercam files.

In first file (Example 1), I think I am missing insert.

In second file (Example 2), I cannot draw tool.

Thank you 

Example 1.mcam

Example 2.mcam

[#Rekd™]

You can edit a regular drill and make the angle 180 degrees.

[Bill Craven]

It is possible to create a 3d tool for a drill in Lathe, but it is not friendly.  I suggest asking your reseller for help with that.

I took your solid models and did a: Wireframe, Turn Profile (full, from one of the checkboxes on the lower left) selecting all of the inserts and guide inserts.

Then I did a turn profile for the holder.

Important: check for splines.  If there are splines convert them to lines and arcs.

Change the color of the insert so that all elements are the same color (14 -yellow is what is recommended for the insert facing up and 138 is what is recommended for the insert facing down)  

Change the color of the holder so that all elements are the same.  116 is the recommended color.

Make sure that all of the geometry for the holder and insert is on the same level with no extra lines or arcs.  Everything needs to be trimmed and closed.  (No Splines.  I have gotten bit by that many times over the years)

Create a custom tool from a level.

This is what you should get:

 

I typically will simplify the insert geometry so there aren't so many elements and changes of direction.  It is probably not as important now but it used to make a difference when computers were slower.

 

 

Example 1 BC1.zip