Basic parameters tab
Tool type
The type of tool is selected here.
ID number
The identification number of the tool is entered here. This can also be generated automatically using the Calculate button. The Alias button opens the Tool alias dialogue box, in which further alias ID numbers can be entered for the existing ID number. See also: Tool alias dialogue box.
Designation
A designation can be entered here or automatically generated from the geometry dimensions using the Calculate button.
Comment
A comment can be entered here.
Station number
The station number is selected here.
Station type
The station type is selected here.
Symmetry
Here, you select the angle at which the tool is symmetrical.
Material group
Here, you select the material group for which the tool may be used. The material group can be selected via the drop-down field or via the .. button.
Geometry
The geometry of the tool is defined in more detail here. Depending on the selected tool type, different dimensions must be entered here. Additionally, the size, area and circumference of the tool are displayed.
Mounting position
Here, you determine the position in which the tool is installed in the station. There are fixed angles and the option Any to choose from, in which any angle can be entered in the Angle input field.
Parameters
Depending on the selected tool type, various parameters can be set here to specify in more detail the tool or the conditions under which the tool is to be used.
Preferred
Here, you activate that the tool is preferred to an identical tool with a different tool type.
Locked
A lock is activated for further use of the tool here.
Multiple tool
The tool is marked as a Multiple tool here.
Extraction
The extraction is activated for the use of the tool here.
Hold-down device
The hold-down device is activated for the use of the tool here.
Stroke delay
The delay of the stroke after reaching the stroke position is activated here.
Tool soft
Die
Breakage control
Here, you activate that a regular check for breakage of the tool takes place.
Tool parameters
Depending on the selected tool type, various parameters can be set here.
TDC (mm)
The upper dead point for the tool is entered here.
BDC (mm)
The lower dead point for the tool is entered here.
M command start
M commands can be entered here that the machine should execute when the tool is started.
M command finish
M commands can be entered here that the machine should execute when the tool is finished.
PDC magazine number
The number of the magazine in which the tool is located in the PDC tool changer from Amada is entered here.
Die number
The number of the corresponding die is entered here.
Double stroke
Station number
The number of the station where the tool is inserted in a tool turret is entered here.
Difference angle
Dwell time before stroke (sec)
Here, you enter the time period after which the stroke is executed after reaching the stroke position.
Dwell time after stroke (sec)
Here, you enter how long the stroke position is maintained after the stroke.
Softpunch
Hold-down force
Infeed depth Z [Soft] (mm)
Infeed distance XY [Soft] (mm)
Here, you enter how long the infeed section for forming should be.
Run-out depth Z [Soft] (mm)
Run-out distance XY [Soft] (mm)
Here, you enter how long the run-out distance for forming should be.
Contour overlap (mm)
Here, you enter how far the contour is to be machined beyond the lead-in point after the complete machining process.
Lubrication impulses
Speed (rpm)
The speed for a rotating tool is entered here.
Pitch (mm)
Free travel path (mm)
UDP2 [UDP2 Offset] (mm)
LDP2 [LDP2 Offset]
Speed (m/min)
Feed rapid traverse (m/min)
The speed for rapid traverse is entered here.
Max. acceleration X (m/s2)
Here, you enter the maximum acceleration of the tool in the X direction.
Max. acceleration Y (m/s2)
Here, you enter the maximum acceleration of the tool in the Y direction.
Acceleration (%)
Stroke speed (%)
Stroke speed reduction down (%)
Stroke speed reduction up (%)
Max. permitted bending length (mm)
Feed rate (mm/min)
The speed for the procedure during the machining process is entered here.
Speed (rpm)
The speed is entered here.
Max infeed depth
Here, you enter the maximum depth of the infeed during a work cycle.
Max machining depth
The maximum machining depth is entered here.
Overhead height (mm)
Here, you enter the distance of the tool from the material that should be maintained when moving without machining.
Milling cutter type
The number of the milling cutter type is entered here.
PUN value
F value
G value
H value
I value
J value
R value
S value
T value
E value
L value
Global parameters
Depending on the selected tool type, various parameters can be set here.
Min thickness (mm)
The minimum material thickness that may be machined with the tool is entered here.
Max thickness (mm)
The maximum material thickness that may be machined with the tool is entered here.
Cutting clearance (mm)
Forming height (mm)
The height of the forming that is created with this tool is specified here.
Safety zone (mm)
The radius of the safety zone for forming is entered here. In the safety zone, no processing is permitted that could damage the forming process.
Feed per stroke (mm)
Here, you enter how far to travel after each stroke.
Geometry check
Number of tools
