Using the Machining Data Library

Use the Machining Data Library to view tool, machine, and material data, and to manage data and reference tables for specific tools, machines, and materials.

Machining Data Library is a user interface in Classification→Class Navigator→Manufacturing Resource Library→Machining Data Library that you can use to manage data and reference tables for specific tools, machines, and materials. You can manage cut methods, the material of the cutting tools, and the type of material to be cut.

The Machining Data Library includes machining data, and feeds and speeds values, along with classifications for materials, cut methods, and machining data.

You can store machining information in the Machining Data Library using a combination of tool, machine, material and cut method data.

Data tables allow you to view feeds and speeds information.

In the (1) Properties panel, use (2) Show Reference Object to view additional information in the (3) Show Reference Object panel.

Note

An attribute with Show Reference Object indicates the information is from another reference table and can be edited. For more information, see the topics in Edit data table attributes in Machining Data Library.

Tip

Use Show All in the Properties panel to view all available data and reference attributes.

Data tables that contain feeds and speeds information include the following:

• Feeds & Speeds

• Machining Data

• Tool Machining Data

Depending on the data table selected, the following attribute types are available:

Machine Library Reference	All data tables
Cut Method Library Reference	All data tables
Part Material Library Reference	All data tables
Tool Material Library Reference	Feeds & Speeds and Machining Data tables
Tool Library Reference	Tool Machining Data table only

Reference tables contain cut methods and material information that are dependent on other reference tables, and include the following:

• Cut Methods

• Part Materials

• Tool Materials

Depending on the reference table selected, the following attribute types are available:

Material Code	Part Materials and Tool Machining Data tables
Material Name	Part Materials and Tool Machining Data tables
Material Hardness	Part Materials and Tool Machining Data tables
Machine Mode	Cut Methods table only
Name of Cutting Method	Cut Methods table only
Material Description	All reference tables

Note

Attributes in reference tables can be edited. For more information, see Edit reference table attributes in Machining Data Library.