Diameter

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Rcim2009_Tools_Diameter_1

 

 

This parameter holds the Diameter of the currently selected tool.

 

The field can be edited if you wish to temporarily change the value of the currently selected tool. Changing this field does not change the value of the tool in the tool list! It is for temporary editing only.

 

This value will affect the size of the lead-in and lead-out on most cut cycles, but will not affect the offset of the tool paths.

 

If you are using the Tool Path Verification software (MCU), this will change the size of the tool reported to MCU and result in a back plot that is inaccurate.

 

Rcim2009_Tools_Diameter_2

 

The diameter value is the largest diameter value of the tool if more than 1 option is available, for instance on a shaper type tool.  Some common tools and their measurements are shown here.

 

Cove Bit

Cove Bit

Roundover Bit

Roundover Bit

Ball Mill

Ball Mill

End Mill

End Mill

Drill Bit

Drill Bit

Roundover Bit

Roundover Bit

 

 

In each of these tools L is the Tool Length, D is the Tool Diameter, and R is the Tool Radius.