External Contour toolExternal Contour tool
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A |
Defines the width of the tool holder. |
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B |
Defines the distance between the center of the radius of the tool tip and the left side of the tool holder. |
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C |
Defines the height of the tool tip. |
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D |
Defines the height of the tool (not including the turret). It must be greater than C. |
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D1, D2 |
Defines the lengths of the two cutting edges of the tool tip. These lengths define the maximum step down in turning. |
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a° |
Defines the tool tip right angle. It must be between -90 and 90 degrees. |
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b° |
Defines the tool tip left angle. It must be between -90 and 90 degrees. |
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E |
Defines the position of the left side of the turret with reference to the tool tip point. A negative value means that the turret will start before the tool tip point. |
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F |
Defines the width of the turret. |
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Radius
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Defines the tool nose radius.
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W |
Defines the offset from the radial surface of the insert to the left side of the tool. |
This option enables you to define the orientation of the tool, namely: Left or Right. The Offset Point of the tool moves from the left to the right side.
SolidCAM enables you to define the geometry of the round turning tool inserts.
When the W value is entered, SolidCAM generates the tool with a round insert.
