Tool definition

SolidCAM enables you to define tools for operation templates. The tools have to be defined according to the tool search algorithms.

For drilling operations, SolidCAM enables the parametric definition of the tool. The expression for the tool parameters have to be defined. When the technological solution is applied, expressions are calculated and parameters used for the tool definition receive their values. The tool with defined parameters is chosen according to the specific algorithm.

For milling and chamfering operations, SolidCAM enables the parametric definition of the tool, but expressions for the tool parameters are unnecessary. SolidCAM chooses the tool according to the built-in algorithm. When the tool is chosen, the parameters receive values offered by the tool search algorithm.