Tool and Material Database

The Tool and Material Database is available when the Tool & Material Library option is enabled. It is accessed in Auxiliary Mode. Tool and material information can be entered and stored in the database. The materials entered into the database are available in the work material list located on the Feed and Speed tab in Tool Type Setup/Advanced Tool Settings. This information is saved in the material database and can be utilized in future part programs without re-entering the speeds and feeds.

To add a tool to the database:

1. Select the Tools tab.

2. Select Add Tool softkey.

3. Enter the tool information in the fields. See Advanced Tool Settings for more information about these fields.

Softkeys on the TOOLS tab are:

• Add Tool—accesses Tool Type Setup screen to add a tool to the database.

• Edit Tool—accesses Tool Setup to edit tool.

• Delete Tool—deletes the selected tool from the database.

To add a material to the database:

1. Select the Materials tab.

2. Select the Add Material softkey.

3. Type the name of the material in the Name field.

4. Add any notes in the Notes field.

5. The entry is saved by exiting the screen.

Softkeys on the MATERIALS tab are:

• Add Material—add a new material to the database.

• Edit Material—change the specifications of a material in the database.

• Delete Material—delete a material from the database.

• Select Material for Part Program—uses the highlighted material in the current part program.