tool library

[Blueprint 123]

is there a way to put metric taps in the same library as the inch ones.we tap both and it would be easier than changing it in my post.

[DavidB]

Your tool name can be 1/4" unc Tap but it will have metric values 6.35.So in your Tool library it will be called 1/4" unc Tap.When you select it for a Toolpath it will just have metric values.HTH

[DavidB]

Oops or vice verser

[Psychomill]

You can create taps in your tool library as well as name it and have it post the correct values. I use both metric and standard taps and I have them in the same library.

 

Just right click to "create new tool"

[Blueprint 123]

so i need to create a tap.like for a m6-1 i should call it a .236 rh tap and give it metric values?

[DavidB]

Are you using Mastercam in metric or Inches?

What ever system you are using put values in that system but the Tool name can be what ever you like.On the Define Tool page/Tool parameter tab where it says comment call the Tap what you like its just a name and the post can add this comment to your posted NC code.

[iowajim62]

123,

 

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so i need to create a tap.like for a m6-1 i should call it a .236 rh tap and give it metric values?

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Yes create new tool and you can name it M6 X 1.0 or whatever, and also make sure you check the "Metric Values" box on the parameter page of your tool.

HTH

[Psychomill]

Yes,... then for the threads just calculate for TPI (in this case 25.4). You can also name your tools as well. On the parameters page (Define Tools) look towards the bottom and you'll see "comment". Here you can type in "M6 X 1.0" or whatever you want to call it. Be sure to 'Save to Library' or you'll end up doing this everytime you use the tap.

 

When you start programming, the icon will show up as a '236 rh tap', but when you go to 'get' the tool you'll see your tap name anyway so you know what is what.

[Psychomill]

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also make sure you check the "Metric Values" box on the parameter page of your tool.

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(forgot about that)

 

Now you can give it 'real' values...

[ToolMan184]

Even if you convert every thing to metric, do you still need to click the "Metric Values" or put 6 in the size and 1 in the pitch?

[crazy^millman]

Well I did this different folks, I then put the thread equal to the pith of the metric thread or a standard tap in there. I then have my metric and standrd taps all in one place and done. Take the metric pitch and divide by .03937 and that is your number of thread to put on the page.

 

Like so 6mm x 1.0 thread is 25.4 threads per inch.

 

8mm x 1.25 thread is 31.75 threads or 5mm x .08 thread is 20.32 threads.

 

I name the taps the metric name for my set-up sheet and post and all if good. I mean the tap is a decimal but so what I can have everything the same and when I post it all is good.

[Blueprint 123]

thanks for the great advice.it worked great