Tool creation 1

[eex23]

Is it possible to create my own tool in NX7.5 manufacturing?
(see attached picture)

Thanks

NX7.5.1.5, win xp 32bit

 

[joycejo]

Yes, That is what a User Defined Tool is for.

You can create almost any shape you need, however you can only use these tools with a Planar Profile operation.



John Joyce
N.C. Programming Supervisor
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor CT

 

[eex23]

You mean create tool->mill_user_defined?

but it seems impossible to add second cut area (according my tool)....

 

[eex23]

And one more thing....

why it is impossible to cut using mixed cutting direction with "zig-zag" path? The only operation which allows mixed cutting direction is planar_profile, but there is no (of course) zig-zag path....

 

[markrief]

why it is impossible to cut using mixed cutting direction with "zig-zag" path? The only operation which allows mixed cutting direction is planar_profile, but there is no (of course) zig-zag path....

Can you please explain what you are looking for? By definition, a zig zag pattern alternates between climb and conventional cut direction.

Im milling such as cavity milling, with a follow part cut pattern, you can alternate the cut direction on open passes.


Mark Rief
Product Manager
Siemens PLM

 

[joycejo]

"You mean create tool->mill_user_defined?"
Yes


"but it seems impossible to add second cut area (according my tool).... "

You need to define a second tracking point. This is where the tool will follow along the boundary.


Planar Profile is to only operation that can use a "User Defined" tool, unless this has been added in 7.5 ( I have not seen 7.5 yet)

John Joyce
N.C. Programming Supervisor
Barnes Aerospace, Windsor CT

 

[eex23]

To markrief:

Look at the attached picture. As you can see, middle area of my part is milled using zig-zag pattern (planar_mill). I am looking for mixed cut direction, so the tool going forward and bacward should cut the material.