Tool page


The Tool page of the Sim. 5-Axis operation is similar to the regular Milling operation Tool page.

The following tabs are available:

  • Tool - this tab displays the major tool parameters and enables you to choose tool by clicking the Select button.

  • Data - this tab enables you to define the feed, spin and tool offset parameters for the tool chosen in the operation.

  • Feed Control - this tab enables you to define the feed control parameters.

  • Coolant - this tab enables you to define tool coolant options.

  • Tool change position - this tab enables you to define the tool change position parameters.

SolidCAM now supports STL Holders for Tool path calculation.