Create a multitool assembly

Create a multitool assembly from a tool assembly that includes two or more cutters.

Procedure

1. Open an existing tool assembly, or if needed, assemble a new tool assembly that contains multiple cutters.

2. (Optional) Add additional cutters to create the multitool.

(1)—Root node

(2)—Classification tab

(3)—Hover text that shows additional cutter attributes

Tip Hover over a cutter classification to display additional cutter attributes. This can help you identify the cutter you want to select.

Select the root node and select More commands →Manage →Add Multitool Cutter .

A message confirms that a cutter is added.

Select the Classification tab and verify the classification attributes for the cutters.

You can confirm the multitool has been created when two classifications are present.

When a cutter is added, Resource Manager automatically updates the status and cutter ID attributes in the Multitool Data group, such as Multitool [MT]: 1 Yes and Cutter ID [CID]: 1.

3. (Optional) Adjust the classification if needed, or if the cutter uses a different tool type.

On the Classification tab, click Replace Classification next to the specific cutter.

Select the needed tool assembly classification in the Classifications group and click Classify.

4. Enter or adjust the cutter name for each cutter to define tool-specific attribute values.

Select Properties→Tool Description→Multitool Data→Cutter Name [CNA], make changes, and save.

5. (Optional) Adjust the tool angles for each cutter.

Select Edit Properties to change or assign other cutter attributes, such as Index Notch [INN] or Turret Rotation [TUR], make changes, and save.

Index Notch [INN]

Turret Rotation [TUR]

6. Set the propagation start point (PSP) for each cutter.

Note To propagate the correct classification attributes from the insert components to each cutter at the tool assembly, a propagation start point must be assigned. For each cutter, the attributes are propagated from the components to the tool assembly.

Select the cutter in the resource structure and select More commands →Manage →Propagation Start Point (PSP) .

In the Propagation Start Point dialog box, select a cutter, and click Add. Note For the cutter that is selected, the color of the propagation start point icon changes from gray to yellow .

Tip Hover over a cutter in the Propagation Start Point dialog box to display additional cutter attributes.

Note Depending on the cutter selected in the Propagation Start Point dialog box, you can click Add, Move, or Remove to take further action.

If needed, repeat this for each insert or cutter combination.