10 Multiple Tool Programming
10.7 Tutorial: Running a Multi-tool Program
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10.7.4.
Defining the Tools
The sample NC program uses three tools to turn the part. These tools must be defined in the
Setup Tool
Library
.
For instructions on defining tools, see
10.1 Specifying the Tools, pg. 146.
Specify the two tools as detailed in the table below.
Tool Specifications
Tool 1
Tool 2
Description
.25” End Mill
.125” End Mill
Tool Type
End Mill
End Mill
Station
1
2
Material Type
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
Diameter
.25
.125
Num Teeth
4
4
10.7.5.
Configuring the Tool Changer
Once the tools are defined, you must configure the tool changer, specifying which tool is present in each
of the changer’s stations.
For instructions on configuring the tool changer, see
Configure the tool ATC as detailed in the table below.
ATC Configuration
Tool Station 1
Tool Station 2
Tool Station 3
Tool Station 4
Tool
Tool 01#
Tool #02
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10.7.6.
Configuring the Verify Settings
Before running the NC program on the milling center, it must be tested in the Verify window of the
control software.
The Verify settings must be configured correctly so that the verification process will test the NC program
accurately.
For instructions on configuring the Verify settings, see
5.6.3 Configuring Verify Settings, pg. 68.
For an example on configuring the Verify settings, see
7.5 Configuring the Verify Settings, pg. 80.
Make the following settings in the Verify Program window.
