2D Machining Tools
The 2D Machining Tools tab contains several other sub-tabs:
- Part Information – This includes information on the part and also allows you to place pods and make single part g-code for point-to-point machines.
- Vertical Drilling Tools – Contains a list of available vertical drills based on your machine tool file. It also contains tools for drawing additional vertical drilling operations.
- Horizontal Drilling Tools – Contains a list of available horizontal drills based on your machine tool file (for machinery that can drill on part edges). It also contains tools for drawing additional drilling operations.
- Routing Tools – Contains a list of available routing tools based on your machine tool file. It also contains tools for drawing additional routing operations.
- Route Editing Tools – Contains tools for modifying routes and polylines.
- Sawing Tools – Contains a list of available saw tools based on your machine tool file. It also contains tools for drawing additional saw operations.
- Hardware – It contains a list of hardware that can be added to a part. Any associative machining assigned to the hardware will be applied to the part.
The tools listed in the Vertical Drilling, Horizontal Drilling, Routing and Sawing Tools sub-tabs are reflective of the tools in your Primary Toolfile, selected in:
Toolbox Setup > Options > Toolfiles.
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