Edit Tool dialog — Ball Nose

When a Ball Nose tool type is selected, the following settings are available on the Edit Tool dialog:

• Description — Enter a name for the tool.
• Tool type — This box displays the type of tool. You cannot change it.
• Tool number — Specify the number of a tool to correspond with its position on a tool changer.
• Tool units — Select the unit of measurement for the tool from the list.
• Rate units — Select the unit of speed for the tool from the list.
• Notes — If you want to make any notes about the selected tool, enter them in this box.
• Diameter — Enter a diameter for the tool.
• Stepdown — Enter the maximum cut depth of the selected tool.
• Final tool offset — This box displays the offset of the tool.
• Stepover — Specify the Stepover as a percentage of the tool Diameter. The stepover is the distance between adjacent machining passes made by the selected tool.
  You can also adjust the stepover of the selected tool using the buttons beside the Stepover boxes.
  
  
• Spindle speed (rpm) — Enter the rotational speed of the spindle.
• Feed rate — Enter the rate at which the tool moves in relation to the material block. Specify the units used in the Rate Units box.
• Plunge Rate — Enter the rate at which the tool moves in the Z direction and plunges into the material block. Specify the units used in the Rate Units box.