The first step of machining a ID/OD groove is to pick a keyseat tool from the current tool crib (see the Manufacturing menu). The most important criteria are length and diameter. If a tool can’t be found that satisfy the criteria, then you get an error and NC code isn’t generated.
Tool length FeatureCAM uses the depth of the groove to determine what length tool to use. The tool needs to fit into all the way into the depth of the groove. If multiple steps need to be taken to manufacture the groove, then those steps can be made to reach the full depth.
Tool width FeatureCAM picks a tool that matches the width of the tool within a small tolerance. If the groove is too big, then you receive a tool selection error.
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Operation type |
Automatically selected tool |
Possible user overrides |
Notes |
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Roughing |
endmill |
face mill, endmill |
If the feature has a bottom radius or draft angle see Manufacturing draft angles or bottom radius regions |
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Finishing |
endmill |
face mill endmill |
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Chamfer |
chamfer mill |
spotdrill, centerdrill, countersink, chamfer mill |
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See Tooling groups for details on the different tooling types.