This task shows you how to edit a lathe insert that is already used in your document. | ||
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Right-click the desired insert in the resource list, and select the
Edit NC Resources contextual command. Note that if you edit a resource that is used by one or more machining operations, then these operations will be impacted by the modification. |
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The Insert Definition dialog box is displayed allowing
you to edit the insert's characteristics. |
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2. | If needed, enter a new name for the insert.
You can also assign a comment. |
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3. | If needed, use the spinner to change the Tool number. | |
4. | Click More to expand the dialog box to access the Geometry, Technology, and Feeds & Speeds tabs. | |
Please refer to Insert Resources for a description of the available parameters. | ||
5. | You can specify the insert geometry in two ways:
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6. | Click the Technology tab and enter the desired
values for the insert's technological parameters. |
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7. | Click the Feeds and Speeds tab and enter the
desired values for the insert's feed and speed parameters. |
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8. | Click OK to accept the modifications made to the insert. | |
A CATPart or CATProduct representation can be assigned to the insert
by the Add User Representation contextual command in the
Resource List. A mask symbol on the bottom right of the Insert Holder
icon in the PPR tree indicates that a user representation has been added
to the resource. For example: For more information about user representations, please refer to User Representation of Lathe Tools. |
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