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Lathe Tool Type
Select “Lathe” as the tool type to define a turning
tool insert/holder combination. The following
lathe insert types can be defined:
� Round: A round or circular insert.
� Trigon: A three cornered insert resembling
a triangle, but with an intermediate
angle on the sides, to allow for a higher
included angles at the tips.
� Diamond: A four-sided insert with two
acute angles.
� Symmetrical: Any “n” equal sided insert.
� Thread: A three cornered threading insert,
with a tooth shape on each corner.
� Groove: A single or double sided insert
that can be used for threading, grooving
or cut-off.
� Profile: An insert defined by a 2D profile.
� Generic: An insert defined by an STL
mesh.
Virtual Machine Reference, Menu Bar
Simulation»Tools/Holders/Heads (Ctrl Alt T) (CeRun & Gener only)
Inserts are defined in the ZX plane of the machine.
The blue dotted line represents the positive
Z-axis of the machine. The red dotted line
represents the positive X-axis of the machine. Tool path traces are drawn originating from the
center point of the fillet radius of the insert. Currently, tool nose compensation is only available
from the center of the insert nose (i.e., P0 or P9 type compensation) and not from the theoretical
tool tip.
All turning tools have the following settings:
� Units: The unit of measure for non-angular values. Angles are always measured in degrees.
� ID number: Identifies the tool using the native form of tool numbering on the controller.
� Left/Right hand: Controls how the insert is mated with the holder.
� Colors: Defines the display color of the lathe insert tool. When the MRS license option is
enabled, the Cut selection defines the color to show the cutting action of the tool on the
in-process stock. See the “Cut Color” description on page 82 for more information.
� Usage: Specifies the intended use of the tool, which can be one of “Finishing”, “Semi-
Finishing” or “Roughing”. A tool‟s intended usage affects the in-process stock machining
tolerance when the Material Removal Simulation (MRS) option is enabled. See the “Usage”
description on page 82 for more information.
� Holder: Defines a parent holder of the insert. The parent holder should first be defined
before creating the insert shape. Select “None” if a holder is not available or not required.
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