This tutorial explains how to add new tools to the tool library.  Once you have added or changed your tool library, be sure to reload the tool table (File -> Reload tool table) ensuring that your changes will be put into use.  


Specifically, the tutorial explains how to set each tool's:


Drills:

  • Type
  • Position in tool change
  • Z offset
  • Peck drilling step
  • Safe position
  • Spindle rotation speed
  • Z plunge 

Profiling tools:

  • Position in tool change
  • Diameter
  • Removal
  • Waste
  • Z offset
  • Safe position
  • Spindle speed
  • Z Plunge
  • Z Oscillation
  • Oscillation Frequency

Water slot 

    • Position in tool change
    • Diameter
    • Removal
    • Z Offset
    • Safe position
    Tap
    • Diameter
    • Z Offset
    • Safe position
    • Spindle speed
    • K parameter