Changing tool parameters in the tool list
In the Tool list view you can manually change the maximum tool life value for each supported tool.
- Open the DentalCNC Application settings with the following icon in the main icon bar:
- Open the Tool list with the following icon in the local icon bar:
The tool list in the DentalCNC settings
Entering the maximum tool life values
Keeping track of tool life values is one of the main functions of .
The formula is:
Maximum tool life — Operating time = Remaining tool life
You can manually enter the maximum tool life for each tool type in the Tool list in the DentalCNC settings.
The maximum values for tool service life that you can actually achieve with your tools depend on many factors, such as the quality of the tools, the quality of the blanks, machine maintenance and cleaning, etc.
- Enter the desired maximum tool life value into the h column of the tool table and press Enter.
You need you specify the maximum tool life as a decimal value using the decimal comma and not the decimal point.
Entering the maximum tool life value; corresponding column marked orange
Example:
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You want to change the maximum tool life value to 15 hours and 45 minutes.
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Enter the following value: 15.75
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The columns of the tool table
- Name
The tool match code.
- D
The cutting edge diameter in millimeters.
- Tool geometry
The tool geometry
- h
The maximum tool life as a decimal value in hours.
- T
A unique identification number that is shared between DentalCAM and DentalCNC.
- L sz
The length of the tool shank from top to the ring in millimeters.
- L
The length of the tool in millimeters.
- P – Press down
