Tool Assembly Resources

All supported Tool Assembly resources are presented in this section:

MfgLatheToolAssembly (Lathe Assembly)

Description

Describes the MfgLatheToolAssembly resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_TOOL_NUMBER (Tool number)
Type: Integer
Defines the tool number. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TOOL_NUMBER.
MFG_TL_SETUP_ANG (Setup angle)
Type: Real
Defines the tool assembly setup angle. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_SETUP_ANG.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the assembly shape and have an impact on the collision detection capability.

MFG_TL_REF_COMP (Reference Compensation)
 Type: Boolean (P9, P8, and so on).
Specifies the reference compensation for the set length values (gauges) defined on the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_REF_COMP.
MFG_TL_SET_X (Set X)
Type: Real
Specifies the X component of the total set length of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_SET_X.
MFG_TL_SET_Y (Set Y)
Type: Real
Specifies the Y component of the total set length of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_SET_Y.
MFG_TL_SET_Z (Set Z)
Type: Real
Specifies the Z component of the total set length of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_SET_Z.
MFG_TOOL_INVERT (Tool inverted)
Type: Boolean (Yes/No)
Defines if the tool has been inverted. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TOOL_INVERT.

Technology Attributes

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NB_OF_COMP (Number of components)
Type: Integer
Specifies the number of components of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NB_OF_COMP.
MFG_OUTP_PREF_1 (Pref. output point 1)
Type: String
Possible values:
MfgNone (None)
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P9R
Defines the first preferred output point. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_OUTP_PREF_1.
MFG_OUTP_PREF_2 (Pref. output point 2)
Type: String
Possible values:
MfgNone (None)
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P9R
Defines the second preferred output point. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_OUTP_PREF_2.
MFG_OUTP_PREF_3 (Pref. output point 3)
Type: String
Possible values:
MfgNone (None)
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P9R
Defines the third preferred output point. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_OUTP_PREF_3.

MfgMillAndDrillToolAssembly (Milling Assembly)

Description

Describes the MfgMillAndDrillToolAssembly resource attributes that are available in Machining workbenches.

Base Attributes

These attributes provide general information.

MFG_NAME (Name)
Type: String
Specifies the name of the resource.
MFG_COMMENT (Comment)
Type: String
Associates a comment to the resource.
MFG_TOOL_NUMBER (Tool number)
Type: Integer
Defines the tool number. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TOOL_NUMBER.

Geometry Attributes

These attributes characterize the assembly shape and have an impact on the collision detection capability.

MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_1 (Cone diameter 1)
Type: Real
Defines the upper diameter of the cone (0 means cylinder). The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_1.
MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_2 (Cone diameter 2)
Type: Real
Defines the upper diameter of the cone (0 means cylinder). The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_2.
MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_3 (Cone diameter 3)
Type: Real
Defines the upper diameter of the cone (0 means cylinder). The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_3.
MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_4 (Cone diameter 4)
Type: Real
Defines the upper diameter of the cone (0 means cylinder). The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_4.
MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_5 (Cone diameter 5)
Type: Real
Defines the upper diameter of the cone (0 means cylinder). The manufacturing attribute is MFG_CONE_DIAMETER_5.
MFG_DIAMETER_1 (Diameter 1 : D1)
Type: Real
Specifies the maximum diameter of the tool. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DIAMETER_1.
MFG_DIAMETER_2 (Diameter 2 : D2)
Type: Real
Specifies the maximum diameter of the adapter or holder depending on the number of components on the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DIAMETER_2.
MFG_DIAMETER_3 (Diameter 3 : D3)
Type: Real
Specifies the maximum diameter of the tool assembly holder. It is valuated only if the number of components is 3. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DIAMETER_3.
MFG_DIAMETER_4 (Diameter 4 : D4)
Type: Real
Specifies the diameter 4 of the tool assembly holder. It is valuated only if the number of holder stages is greater than or equal to 3. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DIAMETER_4.
MFG_DIAMETER_5 (Diameter 5 : D5)
Type: Real
Specifies the diameter 5 of the tool assembly holder. It is valuated only if the number of holder stages is greater than or equal to 4. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DIAMETER_5.
MFG_DIAMETER_6 (Diameter 6 : D6)
Type: Real
Specifies the diameter 6 of the tool assembly holder. It is valuated only if the number of holder stages is greater than or equal to 5. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_DIAMETER_6.
MFG_TL_SET_LGTH (Total set length : ST)
Type: Real
Specifies the total set length of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_SET_LGTH.
MFG_TL_SET_X (Set X)
Type: Real
Specifies the X component of the total set length of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_SET_X.
MFG_TL_SET_Y (Set Y)
Type: Real
Specifies the Y component of the total set length of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_SET_Y.
MFG_TL_SET_Z (Set Z)
Type: Real
Specifies the Z component of the total set length of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TL_SET_Z.
MFG_ORIENT_ANGLE (Orientation)
Type: Real
If a boring bar is used, defines the angle between the boring bar and the tool assembly reference. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_ORIENT_ANGLE.
MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_1 (Holder length 1)
Type: Real
Defines the first holder cylinder length. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_1.
MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_2 (Holder length 2)
Type: Real
Defines the second holder cylinder length. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_2.
MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_3 (Holder length 3)
Type: Real
Defines the third holder cylinder length. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_3.
MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_4 (Holder length 4)
Type: Real
Defines the forth holder cylinder length. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_4.
MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_5 (Holder length 5)
Type: Real
Defines the fifth holder cylinder length. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_HOLDER_LENGTH_5.
MFG_HOLDER_STAGES (Holder stages)
Type: Integer
Defines the number of cylinders which define the tool holder. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_HOLDER_STAGES.

Technology Attributess

These attributes provide technological information without any impact on the tool path computation.

MFG_NB_OF_COMP (Number of components)
Type: Integer
Specifies the number of components of the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_NB_OF_COMP.
MFG_ASS_GAGE_1 (Gage 1 : G1)
Type: Real
Specifies the assembly gage between the tool and adapter or the tool and holder depending on the number of components on the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_ASS_GAGE_1.
MFG_ASS_GAGE_2 (Gage 2 : G2)
Type: Real
Specifies the assembly gage between the adapter and holder, if there are three components on the tool assembly. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_ASS_GAGE_2.
MFG_TOOL_ASS_POWER (Power)
Type: String
Possible values:
MFG_FIXED (Fixed)
MFG_POWERED (Powered)
Defines whether the tool assembly is powered or fixed: Powered means that the tool turns and the part is fixed, Fixed means that the tool is fixed and the part turns. The manufacturing attribute is MFG_TOOL_ASS_POWER.