Tool and Tool Holder segments
SolidCAM
determines three types of segments of holder or shaped tool geometry.
Cylinder |
Diameter
Height |
![](images/Tool and Tool libraries/cylinder_param.png)
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Cone |
Top
Diameter
Bottom Diameter
Height
Angle |
![](images/Tool and Tool libraries/cone_param.png)
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![](images/Common/note.png)
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The following
rules apply when parameters are changed:
Changing of the Angle causes Top Diameter
change
Changing of the Bottom Diameter causes
Height change
Changing of the Top Diameter causes
Bottom Diameter change
Changing of the Height causes Bottom
Diameter change
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Torus |
Top
Diameter
Radius
Start Angle
Sweep
Bottom Diameter |
![](images/Tool and Tool libraries/torus_param.png)
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![](images/Common/note.png)
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The following
rules apply when parameters are changed:
Changing of the Radius causes Bottom
Diameter change
Changing of the Top Diameter causes
Bottom Diameter change
Changing of the Bottom Diameter causes
Top Diameter change
Changing of the Start Angle causes
Bottom Diameter change
Changing of the Sweep Angle causes
Top Diameter change
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