Tool Files
Adding a Saw
The articles in this section of the Knowledge Base involve working from the Tool File interface. For general information regarding Tool Files or how to access them, see Understanding the Tool File Interface. This article provides information ...
Adding a Router
The articles in this section of the Knowledge Base involve working from the Tool File interface. For general information regarding Tool Files or how to access them, see Understanding the Tool File Interface. This article provides information ...
Adding a Horizontal Drill
The articles in this section of the Knowledge Base involve working from the Tool File interface. For general information regarding Tool Files or how to access them, see Understanding the Tool File interface. This article provides information ...
Adding a Vertical Drill
The articles in this section of the Knowledge Base involve working from the Tool File interface. For general information regarding Tool Files or how to access them, see Understanding the Tool File Interface. This article provides information ...
Overview: Configuring Biesse Winstore System
This article presents a brief overview of the Microvellum connection to the Biesse Winstore material handling system. First, it is important to understand that the communication with the Biesse Winstore is one-way, meaning that Microvellum transmits ...
Reference: Common G-Code Filename Barcode Formats & Strings
Various CNC machines differ in their part barcode requirements from the manufacturer, and also in the way they are set up by the machine technician. It is necessary to know those requirements when a part label is configured that contains a file name ...
Overview: Integrated Post Processor Tool Files (IPP)
This article presents an overview of the design and functionality of the “Integrated Post Processor” type tool files. We will refer to them as IPP tool files hereafter in this article. One of the strengths of Microvellum has been in its ability to ...
Formatting Multi-Pass Tools
Some users need to perform certain machine operations in multiple steps. Microvellum supports this need through the use of Multi-Pass Tools. Using Multi-Pass Tools, you configure specific routing operations to be cut in more than one pass. You do ...
Routing Priorities (Build 15.4.1003)
With build 15.4.1003, new improvements were added to allow for better tool priorities control, with a focus on improving Multi-Pass Tool priorities (aka 900 Tools). Below is an updated list of Route Tool Priorities, including new Multi-Pass Tool ...
"Run Face 6 First" Toolfile Adjustments
In build 15.5, the software has been revised to accommodate a new method of making trim cuts. This revision gives the user better control over which corner gets trimmed without having to make extensive changes to the spreadsheet of the toolfile. This ...
Overview & Tutorial: Global Variable Default Tooling Configuration
Overview The first step in setting up a new CNC machine at your company is to purchase a toolfile configuration from Microvellum. A Microvellum Project Manager will assign a toolfile tech to create your new toolfile. The tech will need to gather ...
Tool File Access & Machining Properties (Reference)
The purpose of this article is to provide a reference for the updated Tool File and Machining tabs. These interface changes can be found in Toolbox builds 15.6.2201 and greater. Getting There Fig. 01 - Access for Tool Files and Machining Properties ...
Importing a Tool File
This article explains the steps to import a new toolfile. Hover over "Toolbox Setup" and select "Options." Select the "Toolfiles" tab and select the "Import" button. Select the desired toolfile to import. After successful import, observe the ...
Specialty Tools (Tools with Profiles)
Specialty Tools (Tools with Profiles) Routing tools that have a profile can be added to the tool list. When used, the parts will be drawn with the profile. The image below shows the setup for a routing tool with an ogee profile: When adding a tool ...
Multi-Pass Tools
Multi-Pass Tools Multi-pass tools can be added to the list of available routing tools. Multi-pass tools are often used when working with specific materials (i.e., thick materials or lumber materials). Multi-pass tools must be listed with a common ...
Understanding the Tool File Interface
This article provides an overview of the options and settings available on the Tool Files tab of the Configuration Editor (Options) Interface. For a complete list of available tabs and options visit Overview: Configuration Editor (Options) ...