USING METRIC TOOLS

[M_CODE1]

When I program I am always program in inches. When I use the metric tool in "inch mode", is there a way for MasterCam to not show the M12 Tap

up as a 12" Tap when I verify the part. Or do I need to set up a new tool in inch as Dia. .472"

tap and call it an M12 TAP ?

 

Thanks

[Guest]

when you pull the metric tool out of your library, change the values to in values and save it into you inch tool library and all will be good

[M_CODE1]

Anyone have a tool library that they would like to share, that already have the metric tools conerted over for inch.

 

Dont yell at if asking for a tool libary is a bad thing like asking for a post.

[Slydman]

Mike

 

On my side, i don't have any metric tool library already converted.

 

As John said, i convert them every time i choose a new tool and save it onto the inch tool library. Obviously, if it help, you could type in beside of each value 'mm' and they will be converted (in 'edit tool'). This is fast and accurate.