Create turning tools in the Tool Library

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The Fusion Tool Library can be used for more than just selecting existing tools from the default or custom libraries.

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You can also use it to define custom tools, starting from a range of preset types.

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In this example, you want to create a groove toolpath, but you are not sure if the existing tools can meet your needs.

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Start by gathering information on the tools you may need.

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First, look at the geometry of the part.

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Zoom in on the groove in the middle of the part.

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From the Manufacture workspace toolbar, Turning tab, Inspect group, click Measure.

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Select the inside edge on the groove, then the backside edge.

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Measure reports a distance between these two edges and also the shortest distance between the selections.

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The width is shown as .197 inches.

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You might think about using a three-sixteenths width tool,

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which is .187 inches wide,

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but you have to consider any stock you might want to leave.

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If you had 10 thousandths stock on each wall, you limit the tool that can fit.

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You need to consider these things when selecting a tool.

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In the Measure tool, click Clear Selection.

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Zoom out and select the outer diameter at the back of the part.

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Measure reports a radius of 1.969 inches.

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Previously, the need for a 1/4 inch wide cutoff tool was discussed.

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You will need to know that radial distance for the length of the cutoff tool.

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In this example, you need to create custom groove and cutoff tools from scratch.

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Close the Measure dialog.

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In the Manage group, click Tool Library.

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On the left, under Documents, select your current project.

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In the center, you may see tools that were used previously with this model.

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At the top of the library, click New Tool (+).

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In the Turning group, select Turning grooving.

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Then, on the General tab, add a description of “.136 Wide Groove Tool”.

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Switch to the Insert tab.

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Set the Type to Turning Grooving, then, In the Shape drop-down, select Square.

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Next, under Geometry, expand the Thickness drop-down and select entry number 3, which is a 3/16th inch thickness.

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For the Overall length, enter 0.9 inches, set the Width to .125.

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For the Corner radius, select entry number 1, which is a 1/64th inch radius.

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Set the Head length to 0.5 inches and the Groove width to .136.

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Switch to the Holder tab to confirm the following settings:

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Unit ,should be set to Inches,

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Style, set to External Grooving,

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Hand, set to R for right-handed,

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And Clamping, set to tool type D for rigid lock.

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In the Geometry group, change the values to the following.

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Head Length to 1.2 inches,

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Overall Length to 5 Inches,

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Shank Width to 0.8 inches,

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and Shank Height to 0.8 inches,

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leave Round Shank unchecked.

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Then, click Accept to save this tool to your library.

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Back in the Tool Library, click New Tool (+) again to create the second tool needed,

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select Turning, Turning Grooving.

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Add a Description of “.250 Wide Groove and Cutoff Tool”.

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Switch to the Insert tab.

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Set the type to Turning Grooving,

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In the Shape drop-down, select Square.

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In the Geometry group, set the following:

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Expand the Thickness drop-down and select entry number 6.

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Set the Overall length to 1.2,

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Set the Width to 0.22,

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For Corner radius, select entry number 2,

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Set the Head length to 0.8,

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And set the Groove width to 0.25.

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Switch to the Holder tab.

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Confirm that the top four values are set to Inches, External Grooving, right-handed, and rigid lock.

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Then, in the Geometry group, adjust the following:

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Set the Head length to 2.2 inches,

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Set the Overall length to 6.5 inches,

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And set both the Shank width and Shank height to 0.8 inches.

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Click Accept to save this cutoff tool.

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The tool library for the project now includes these two new groove and cutoff tools.

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Close the tool library.