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12 Appendix B- Special tool information
REMEMBER- Before adding a special tool geometry verify that the origin (0,0) point is
on the center point of the tools geometry.
Enter special tool name- name of tool
Choose symmetry type-
• Square symmetry- tells NC Express that the tool being added has same
length for each side of tool. (No alternative tools needed)
• Rectangle symmetry- tells NC Express that the tool has a rectangle
shape. (Alternative tool selections 90° and 270°.) Examples- rectangle,
obround, or trapezoid (fishtail) tools.
• No symmetry- tells NC Express that the tool has no symmetry, no form of
rectangle or square symmetry. Tool would need to be indexed if nested at
two different orientations in a nest.
Alternates to the tool- Option to use an alternative tool when tool would need to be
rotated at that given angle. If no alternative tool known, use ‘DUMMY’ to default to
none.
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