Fluting panel — Fluting Tool

Fluting panel — Fluting Tool

Fluting panel — Fluting Tool

In the Fluting Tool area, click the Click to Select control bar to select the tool you want to use using the Tool Database dialog. When you select the tool, click the control bar showing the name of the tool to display its parameters. To change the selected tool, click Select. To deselect the selected tool without choosing a replacement, click Deselect.

See also

  • Using the Tool Database
  • Adjusting machining parameters when creating a toolpath

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