Turning Insert Specs

In the Turning Cutter Definition dialog, define the insert specification parameters, offset, and tool holder orientation of the selected insert type.
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Insert Parameters Other Parameter Settings Lathe Tool Offset Data Tool Holder Orientation

Insert Parameters

These parameters define the dimensions of the currently selected insert type.

The parameters that are displayed correspond to the selected insert type. Each of the dropdown lists will limit the selections available in the dropdown lists that follow it. For example, selecting a Tip Radius will limit the number of available Inscribed Circles and Thicknesses. Selecting an IC will further limit the number of Thicknesses available. These settings will limit the number of available tool holders and boring bars in the holder diagram. If no tool holders or boring bars are available, the Other choice will be automatically selected.

When the Other checkbox situated next to the tool specifications is selected, you can enter any tool specifications you want.

Tip Length Tip Width Tip Radius Insert Width Face Angle Inscribed Diameter

The parameters that are displayed, depend on the type of insert selected. The following is a list of the available parameters displayed alphabetically:

Deflection Compensation	When this checkbox is marked , all contour and rough toolpaths generated with this tool will contain deflection tool offset utility markers at every location in the toolpath where deflection occurs. This lets you fine-tune the deflection compensation that occurs while using this particular groove tool.
Face Angle	The angle of the insert's cutting face.
Full Radius	When this checkbox is marked , this option will limit the grooving inserts available to only those with a full radius tip.
Insert Type	The type of thread the insert will cut.
Insert Width	The width of the insert.
IC	The inscribed diameter of the insert for triangular thread tools. This is the diameter of a circle that fits exactly within the boundaries of the insert.
Inscribed Diameter	The inscribed circle of the insert (the diameter of the circle inside the insert).
Size	The IC size of the rectangle. If the Other button is turned on with this type of insert, then the length and width of the insert need to be entered instead of the size.
Style	The thread style of the insert.
Thickness	The thickness of the insert in the Y direction.
Tip Length	The length of the insert tip.
Tip Radius	The radius of the insert tip.
Tip Width	The width of the insert tip.
TPI	The threads per inch specified by the blueprint.
Width	The width of the insert.

Other

The Other option enables you to define any parameter values without having to select a set value from a dropdown list. This option may be used if the required value(s) are not available in the dropdown lists.

When this checkbox is OFF , parameter vales are selected from the dropdown lists.	When this checkbox is marked , any value may be entered in the displayed parameter fields.

Lathe Tool Offset Data

This button enables you to define the Tool Setup data. Click this button to display the Tool Setup Data dialog. This dialog is used to set distance between the toolgroup (tool attachment position) and the tool tip.

The Tool Setup Data dialog is displayed.

Specify Tool Offset

This is used to specify the actual distance measured along all 3 axes. Note that specifying values here can affect values in the output code based on tool change positions.

Calculate Tool Offset

This will calculate this distance using the shift from the tool holder and the tool shank, plus additional shifts in each axis that you provide here.

Note: The shift along the depth axis of the tool is equivalent to the stickout length for a turning tool.

Tool Holder Orientation

This image is used to specify the orientation of the insert in the tool holder or boring bar. The highlighted insert signifies the current orientation.

To change the current orientation, select another insert orientation.

Changing the information will not affect the availability of other items in the dialog, but it will change the orientation of the Holder image.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.