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Software: Mastercam2017
ISBN: 978-1-77146-607-3
Author: Mariana Lendel
Revision Date: October 7, 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Overview Of The Steps Taken To Create a new tool library: .........................................................4
Mastercams Tool Manager provides an efficient and comprehensive way to manage tools and tool holding components, and
to create tool assemblies to use in Mastercam. In addition to the tooling component support, Tool Manager also integrates
work material and cut parameter data so that you can accommodate a manufacturers cutting recommendations. You can
also create your own cut parameter data and store it in the database.
The Tool Manager is launched separately from Mastercam in the Windows Start menu Mastercam folder. Certain Tool
Manager functions are integrated into the Mastercam interface and are launched from within Mastercam when you are
creating new tools. Also, while you are in Tool Manger, your data is automatically saved as you work, avoiding possible loss
of work and saving time by not requiring manual backups.
ALL PROGRAMS
Click on Mastercam 2017 folder to expand it.
FILE
Select New as shown.
Make sure that the folder where you save the new tool is under C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\shared
Mcam2017\mill\Tools.
In the File name field enter New tool library and Save it.
Tool Manager uses Documents to organize specific types of data such as tools, holders, and assemblies. The main
workspace uses a tab-style interface to present these documents.
FILE
Options.
General.
Ensure that Default Units is set to Inch.
In the Database Explorer, to open the Tools document, double-click on the Cutting Tools as shown.
From the Home ribbon, click on the drop down arrow and select the Roundover Tool as shown.
Figure: 3.0.1
Select the Next button and change the Feed rate, Plunge rate, Spindle speed, Name and Milling properties as
shown in Figure: 3.0.2.
Figure: 3.0.2
From the Home ribbon, double click on the Holder icon as shown.
Figure: 4.0.1
Leave the Upper Type to BT and the Lower Type to ID and in the Upper Size enter 40 and press Enter.
Set the ID Size to 1. The dialogue box should look as shown.
Figure: 4.0.2