NX5 Manufacturing Tool Lists

[Jaydenn]

Hi,

I am trying to find a good way to give my tool list data to the shop floor.
Something highly automated. Ideally, something with a picture.

Anyone have any great solutions or ideas?

Also, you know when you verify a program the tool shows up as a solid based on the tool and holder definition?
Can I access that solid in anyway? It might be handy to make sketches for complex custom tools.

Thanks,
JAY

 

[joycejo]

What version of NX are you using?

In some versions after you use the verify the Solid Model of the tool will be available when you select Window - More and select the tool from the list.

As far as a tool list have you looked at the Shop Doc's option?

John Joyce
Tata Technologies
1675 Larimer St.
Denver, CO

http://www.myigetit.com

 

[Jaydenn]

Thanks John,

I am using NX5
Yeah, I can see the tool in my assy navigator and everything, but I can't seem to select it or save it or do anything with it. It's only there for the verify to use. The WINDOW>MORE option is greyed out when verify is running.

I have played around with shop docs and without major customization, those are no good to me. I'm too picky.

Perhaps, given the time, I will write my own shop docs post.

Thanks,
JAY