Populating the manufacturing resource library > Creating resource assemblies > Creating resource assemblies leveraging resource information
Using existing information for new resource assembly
Use Create Parent Assembly to quickly build a new tool assembly that is based on an existing cutting tool component.
When you use Create Parent Assembly to create a new tool assembly:
The tool assembly is automatically classified in the correct tool assembly class.
The selected tool component is added as a child to the tool assembly structure.
The propagation start point is assigned to the cutting component.
The tool assembly is saved to the database. The cutter attribute values, such as the cutting diameter, corner radius, or tool material, are visible at the assembly level.
Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.xid1899608/xid2238397 · retrieved 2026-07-11