Assigning Tool Holders

BobCAM allows you to assign geometry to the tool holders in the library to aid in collision detection.

To assign a tool holder:

• In the graphics area, draw the 2D shape of the holder.

• At the position of the attachment point to the tool insert, place a circle.

• Define the X- and Y-axis.
  
  
   

• In the CAM tree, click to expand the CAM Part folder. Right-click Turning Tools and click Assign Tool Holder.

• The Tools dialog box appears. Select the tool to which you want to assign the tool holder and click OK. The Select Insert/Holder Geometry Manager appears.

• Click to select the outer geometry of the holder. The selections appear in the Selected Tool Insert/Holder Items box.
  
  
   

• Click the Selected Tool Attachment Circle box, then click the corresponding sketch entity.
  
  
   

• Click the X-Axis for Insert Geometry box, then click the corresponding sketch entity.
  
  
   

• Click the Y-Axis for Insert Geometry box, then click the corresponding sketch entity.
  
  
   

• Click to finish assigning the tool holder.