Simple tool holder question

[DavidB]

I define my holder in the Define tool page.

 

Holder Dia 40. Holder length 160.

 

Why when I select to show holder in backplot it shows some other tool holder? I don't even know what holder it is showing.

 

 

Thanks

[Guest]

David,

 

If you go into the tool folder, there is a file called holder. THAT is the holder you are seeing.

[DavidB]

John,

 

Why is there parameters for defining the holder?

 

Can backplot use the parameters from the tool definition?

 

What's the point of inputting holder info into the tool definition?

[Guest]

I don't know that they have ever really worked as for as the depiction of the holder in verify.

 

I only use the length definitions as an input to output holder and tool info for G10 settings, other than that I dunno.

 

[DavidB]

It would be good if Backplot used the Holder definitions I inputted, as the pic above I want to check in Backplot if the Holder will gouge.

 

I will make a custom holder for this Op.

I have Vericut so I'll work it out there, but my question would be why MC can not draw in backplot a defined holder?

 

Really it's a bit lame theres more to a tool than just the cutting edge.

[Fig sign]

David .

I prefer not to use holder ,but to define tool as

tool and holder together ,IOW i would say arbor diameter 40

In most cases it is enough and way too fast too

[Mark H]

I agree, having the defined toolholder being used in backplot would be extremely useful.

[Guest]

As would being able to define different holders instead of having to draw each one as a custom tool.

[DavidB]

John,

Your a beta tester can you ask CNC if this is a resonable request?

 

Thanks

[Guest]

Already have

[Greg Williams]

David,

 

Here is what we want. To be able to define the holder and section it in Backplot

 

 

[DavidB]

Greg why you telling me?

[beej]

I've setup all of my holders as mcx files in the tools folder. I just rename the file I want to "holder.mcx" run the tools that use that holder, save, and change the name of the next holder.mcx file and go again. It's a long drawn out process but it works. I've asked several times to be able to see the holders too.

 

The HSM paths actually do let you see the defined holders. I'm assuming that's the way the rest of the paths will go in the future

[David from FN MFG.]

For me i create a level for my holder;define it on that level. Works great on backplot. when using verify it shows only a "default" tool. Is this the same problem you guys are referring to? If so then i personally would love to see what i define in verify because that is where i do most of my collision checks not just with the part but with fixturing,hydraulic lines,etc.

 

Just my 2.5 cents worth

 

David

[Zoober]

I've even gone as far as adding my spindle nose to my holder to check clearances on a fairly nasty 5th axis casting.

Pretty simple, just takes time to swap out the holder.mcx file all the time. Wish I could save (and verify) as holder_1.mcx, holder_2.mcx, etc.......