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Holders
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Simulation»Tools/Holders/Heads (Ctrl Alt T) (CeRun & Gener only)
Holder definitions add to simulation accuracy and realism. VM attaches solid model representations
of holders and tools to the spindle control point (SCP). Once attached, they become a part
of the collision detection process. Holders are associated with tools using the Tools dialog.
Note that the term “Holder” is used by VM to refer to a device used to securely hold the tool in
the spindle. The term “Head” is used by VM to refer to detachable spindle units (e.g., a right
angle head attachment). The CAM-POST HEAD keyword on a LOAD or TOOLNO command
refers to a head attachment, not the tool holder.
You switch between tool and holder
definitions by selecting the Tools and
Holders tab buttons. Select the Holders
tab to add or modify holder definitions.
Select the New button to define a new
holder. Select an existing definition
and press Modify or Delete to change
or remove the selected holders.
The holder table lists the following
information for each holder:
� ID: A textual identification of the holder.
� Type: Identifies the sub-type of the holder as being Revolved (a holder defined by a 2D
profile revolved about the spindle axis) or Generic (a holder defined by one or more STL
meshes).
� Unit: Defines the units of measure for non-angular holder dimensions.
Tool and holder definitions are automatically saved in the verification setup (.vsw) file when the
program is completed. This setup file will be reused on subsequent runs to quickly reestablish the
tooling necessary for an accurate simulation.
Tool and holder definitions from another part program can be imported into the current session
by pressing the Import button and then selecting the verification setup (.vsw) file of the other
part program.
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