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Tool Selection

Learn how to override Toolpaths tool selection in part reports and influence tool selection through Cut Configs

Overriding Tool Selection in Part Reports

Please see the video below for an overview of how to override Toolpaths tool selection for specific features through the Feature Details page:

 

Influencing Tool Selection Through Cut Configs

The video below explains how to prioritize use of certain tools or tool libraries in a Cut Config through tool library prioritization, stars, and cutting role eligibility:

 

Toolpath uses a three stage system to match tools to specific features:

  1. Eligibility: A tool is eligible for feature when it contains a preset applied to the appropriate cutting role for the feature. For example, a finishing tool with no roughing presets will not be eligible for roughing. Or a tool with only Aluminum presets will not be eligible in a Cut Config set to Low Carbon Steel.
  2. Geometric validity: A tool must be geometrically capable of machining the feature. For example, it must have the necessary length below holder and appropriate diameter for the features minimum radius for finishing.
  3. Priority: Tools can be prioritized both through library prioritization in a Cut Config and preset prioritization within specific cutting roles.

Toolpath Cut Configs have three levels of prioritization to influence tool selection;

  1. Cutting Role Eligibility: Is the tool valid for the cut config material and cutting roles?
  2. Prioritization of specific tool libraries
  3. Prioritization of specific tools through Stars (Basic Mode) or preset names (Advanced Mode)

For a tool to machine a feature, it must be able to both fit and reach the geometry. Tool Inspection can help explain which tools are geometrically valid and invalid for a feature. Please see Understanding Unmachinable Features for more information on using tool inspection.

Between eligible tools, selection comes down to MRR and your maximum tools per setup. Toolpath will override pure MRR to reduce tool changes in some situations.