Tool Holder Question

[Larry Metzler]

When using the high speed surface tool paths we are given the option of selecting different tool holder definitions, (CAT40, HSK, BK, ie).

Is anyone aware of a way of saving a tool and holder definition that can be recalled and used in any standard tool path that does not give the defining factors of the tool holder that high speed surfacing does, such as a standard contour, pocket, ect.

Thanks for any input.

[Ocean Lacky™]

I would think that you would have to define your tool and holder combination as a Custom Tool.

[Larry Metzler]

Ocean,

Thanks for the reply,however unless I am missing something, the custom option will let me create a

tool,but again I cannot define the toolholder with

the amount of detail I am given with the surface high speed option.

Not related but am I correct if I picture Tavares,

on the gulf coast, a few miles north of St.Pete?

[Guest]

You have to draw the tool AND the toolholder and define the entire thing as a custom tool.

 

You can also right click on the toolpath you wish to check and click on collision check and try that as well

[Ocean Lacky™]

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Not related but am I correct if I picture Tavares,

on the gulf coast, a few miles north of St.Pete?

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I wish! LOL

Tavares is about midway between Orlando and Ocala on Hwy 441.

[Larry Metzler]

John,

Thanks I will try that.

Ocean,

OPPS!! Sorry, Could be worse, could be down here.

[Ocean Lacky™]

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Could be worse, could be down here.

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This area isn't bad, actually. Conveniently located to just about everything...1 hour to Daytona and Disney, 90 mins to the Gulf Coast, without having to deal with all the tourists on a daily basis. The only real drawback is that there's a severe lack of eligible bachelorettes to pick from. Everyone out here is retired....LOL