Load tools on machine in mastercam

[mroy0404]

Hi guy's, I have created a tool library and would like to fill my 48 tool carousel with all the tools used on a regular basis. It would be nice if mastercam x9 would know which tools are loaded on the machine and which pocket the are located.

I have attached a photo with the button Load tool on machine, it seems to not function on my computer. How do I get this button to function?

[Guest]

You don't, that's a Mill/Turn function

 

Create a seed file with your tools all loaded....

 

Then import your geometry into the seed file and do  Save As....

 

You can also, if they are saved in your library numbered correctly, uncheck the Number tools sequentially

[Guest]

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You can also, if they are saved in your library numbered correctly, uncheck the Number tools sequentially

 

This is what I do. Works great.

[mroy0404]

Thanks for the replies guys.

[mroy0404]

I do have another question, how do you guys manage the tools in your tool changers, I mean when you program a new part, how do you remember which tool is in which pocket?

[jlw™]

Tool libraries. I have them created for every machine. There are the tools such as inserted cutters that never change then there are the collet holders that change regularly. All sorted in an understandable order.

[Guest]

 

 

Hi guy's, I have created a tool library and would like to fill my 48 tool carousel with all the tools used on a regular basis. It would be nice if mastercam x9 would know which tools are loaded on the machine and which pocket the are located. 

 

 

I do have another question, how do you guys manage the tools in your tool changers, I mean when you program a new part, how do you remember which tool is in which pocket?

 

 

Color me a little confused here.....

 

At first, you stated you had a library all created...if you followed what was offered, you should never have to remember, as all the tools will show and what pockets that they are in......