MF Tool numbering rules

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation :

 

This document defines a set of rules for systematically and automatically assigning tool numbers to machining operations as part of the XML export process.

The aim is to ensure a precise correspondence between each operation and the right tool, in line with technical specifications and machine constraints.

 

For rabbeting and grooving operations, it is possible to assign different numbers to saws and mills

 

   

For profiling operations, a different number can be assigned to each code for each tool :

 

For pocket operations, it is possible to assign a different tool number depending on whether or not the pocket is through-going :

 

For drilling, different tool numbers can be assigned for blind and through holes, depending on hole diameter :xz

 

 

For Clamex connectors, it is possible to assign a tool number for each machining method :

 

 

For contouring, marking and cutting operations, it is possible to assign a tool number to each operation :

 

 

 

Creation stages / Use :

 

1. Add a rule

 

  1. Select a rule from the list of available rules.

  2. Click on the → arrow to add it to the selected rules.

  3. Once added, the rule appears in the central list.

 

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2. Modify rule parameters

 

  1. Click on a rule in the list of selected rules.

  2. The associated parameters are displayed in the right-hand panel.

  3. Modify options via drop-down menus or input fields.

 

3. Delete a rule

 

  1. Select a rule from the list of selected rules.

  2. Click on the ← arrow to remove it.

 

 

4. Change the order of applied rules

 

The order of the rules in the list of selected rules determines the priority. The ↑ and ↓ arrows can be used to rearrange this order.

 

 

Tool Reference by Material :

 

For rabbet, groove, and pocket operations, it is possible to assign a different tool number for each material.

When a material-based tool rule is moved for the first time into the selected rules, the creation of a material parameter is automatically initiated.

 

 

To validate the dialog, a material value must be assigned to this parameter. The chosen value itself is not important. (The material value of the part will be associated with this parameter to define the tool reference when exporting to the machining solution.)

After validating the material parameter, the creation of the tool number parameter is initiated :

 

 

It is then possible to assign the desired tool reference according to each material.

It is also possible to define a material equivalence document.

 

Expressions :

 

For rabbet, groove, and pocket operations, it is possible to assign a different tool number depending on the operation parameters.

 

For each operation, several parameters are available:

 

 

It is then possible to define expressions allowing different tool references to be used according to the values of these parameters.


Example :

 

=when($'Profondeur de la poche'>10;"101";"FR-2TA-6")

  

 

In this case, if the pocket depth is greater than 10 mm, the exported tool reference will be "101", otherwise it will be "FR-2TA-6".

 

 A work document can call specific MF tool reference rules for a specific case.