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Tool Data for UG NX CAM Made Really Easy. hit key. Structure of the WinTool Library. WinTool Tool Library. Component Data. Assembly Data. Tool List Data. Using the WinTool library. New buttons: WinTool “Get” and “Put ”. Get a list of your “default tools”.
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Structure of the WinTool Library WinTool Tool Library Component Data Assembly Data Tool List Data
Using the WinTool library New buttons: WinTool “Get” and “Put”
Get a list of your “default tools” “Get” Tool Data from WinTool Library Select desired tool list Transfer to UG NX CAM Click on “Tool List”
The Tools are available in UG NX The Tools are immediately available in UG NX
First operation - surface milling Select operation
Use drop down Select a tool
Next Operation: Pocketing Select a tool
Verify Operation Collision detected
Get an alternative Tool Get an alternative Tool Select tool class Select the tool Click on tool assembly Transfer tool
Enter header info Save Tool List to WinTool Library Select “Put” to create tool list
WinTool List Printouts … create your own customized tool lists As a compact summary or as … … a setup sheet with parts list, etc. etc. or …
Use 2/3D geometry, holders, and cutting data Generate automatically a detailed tool list Use tool list for setup and manufacturing Summary WinTool library with tool information
Your Advantages Central tool library (2D, 3D, cutting data) with proven tools Simulation with true holder representation Detailed tool list reports for error-free setup Shared tool database for CAM users and shop floor ResultsSignificant time savings and quality improvement not only in NC-programming!
About WinTool Marc Bissel, CAM Engineer at Cla-Val co.: • Significant higher throughput in CAM and Tool Crib • 30% more machining time due to less machine standstill
About WinTool Daniel Odermatt, Project MFG Manager at Synthes corp.: • Top-communication between the 16 workshops and purchasing • Vastly improved tool setup process • WinTool is a strategic solution to make further growth possible
About WinTool Michael Debras, CAM Manager at Goodyear: • We need less NC-programming time and get better results • No more problems with Tool Setup • Tool data transparency leads to lower tooling costs