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324 10 CAM: Programming
10.1 CAM Programming
Too l Tabl e Param eters
Tool Number
Tools are numbered from 1 to the maximum number of tools. The maximum number of tools is
a configuration item. Refer to the CNC's Tool Table for more information. Must be entered by
user.
Tool Diameter Diameter of the tool. Must be entered by user.
Tool Length Length of the tool.
Number of Teeth Number of flutes or cutting edges (teeth) of the tool. Must be entered by user.
Surface Speed
Recommended surface speed. This value is obtained from the tool manufacturer and is based
on the tool material and the material being machined. Must be entered by user.
Spindle Speed
Calculated spindle speed to achieve the specified surface speed. Automatically calculated by
Tool Diameter and Surface Speed. Calculation can be overridden.
Spindle Speed = Surface Speed / Tool Diameter.
Chip Load (Rough)
Recommended chip load during roughing operation. This value is obtained from the tool
manufacturer and is based on tool and part materials. Must be entered by user. Must be entered
by user.
Feed (Rough)
Calculated feed rate to achieve the specified roughing chip load. Automatically calculated by
Number of Teeth, Spindle Speed and Chip Load (Rough). Automatic calculation can be
overridden.
Rough Feed = Spindle Speed · Rough Chip Load · Number Of Teeth
Chip Load (Finish)
Recommended chip load during finish operation. This value is obtained from the tool
manufacturer and is based on tool and part materials. Must be entered by user.
Feed (Finish)
Calculated feed rate to achieve the specified finish chip load. Automatically calculated by
Number of Teeth, Spindle Speed and Chip Load (Finish). Automatic calculation can be
overridden.
Finish Feed = Spindle Speed · Finish Chip Load · Number Of Teeth
Comment
Field in which the end-user may include information related to the use of this tool. For instance,
if the information entered in the table is based on a carbon steel tool machining AISI 1010 steel,
this information could be included here.