Tool name

[rchipper]

Hello,

 

Does anybody know why, when I modify a tools name in the, (Define Tool) parameter page it drops out when I post the program?

 I renumbered the tools and it output fine but when I modify the name this is what I get.

 

(*BEFORE UPDATING TOOL INFO*)

(USING MASTERCAM X7)
 
( TOOL 1 = CHATTERFREE_ECI-E4L375-750/1.25C37CF  )
( TOOL 2 =  1-1/4 DRILL )
( TOOL 3 = 1/2 BULL ENDMILL .06 RAD-#5383 )
( TOOL 4 = SAE J514 R20 PORT TOOL )
( TOOL 5 = 1/4" X 3/4" X .030R 4F TIALN CARBIDE END MILL,#7030 )
( TOOL 6 = 1/4" X 1/2" X 2" 4F TIALN CARBIDE END MILL,#5888 )
( TOOL 7 = 1/16" X 1/8" 4F CARBIDE BALL END MILL,#6859 )

(*AFTER UPDATING TOOL INFO*)

(USING MASTERCAM X7)
 
( TOOL 1 = )
( TOOL 2 = )
( TOOL 3 = )
( TOOL 4 = )
( TOOL 5 = )
( TOOL 6 = 1/4" X 3/4" X .030R 4F TIALN CARBIDE END MILL,#7030 )
( TOOL 7 = 1/16" X 1/8" 4F CARBIDE BALL END MILL,#6859 )
 

 

[Guest]

Try regenerating the path so it picks up the new info

[rchipper]

I did try that and there was no change.

I think what happened is I had imported the operations into a copied part file. I ended up going to "Edit selected operations" then, "Change NC file name", and changed the name.  I also changed the program number. That fixed the problem. It was probably looking for the imported tool info that was no longer valid after I changed the names. I'm learning. 

 

Thank you for your input.

 

rchipper