Edit Tool dialog — Radiused Flat Engraving

When a Radiused Flat Engraving 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.
• Half angle — Enter the angle of the tool.
• Tip radius — Enter the radius of the rounded cutting surface of the tool tip.
• Flat radius — Enter the radius of the flat tip of the tool.
• Stepdown — Enter the maximum cut depth of the selected tool.
• Flute length — This box displays the length of the tool's flute. This value is updated automatically.
• Final tool offset — This box displays the offset of the tool.
• Stepover — Specify the Stepover as a percentage of the Flat radius value multiplied by two.
  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.