Import Custom Tools Into Tool Manager

Import Custom Tools Into Tool Manager

Many custom tools are available for download as .DXF files from a supplier’s website. You can download the .dxf files and utilize them as custom tools. 

Open Mastercam Tool Manager  from the Windows Start meneu.
(Start>All Programs>Mastercam2020>Tool Manager)

In the top bar of the dialog box choose the icon for File>Open 

Or from the File tab choose Open

Select the tool library this tool will be stored in.

The default location is as follows.

C:\Users\Public\Documents\shared mcam2020\mill\Tools\
Tool libraries have the extension of .tooldb.

In the New Milling Section of the Tool Manager, click on the bottom right of that section to open the full set of mill tools to select from.

 

From the New Milling toolbox, select Custom Tool.


Import and link to custom geometry from a file


Select the .DXF file of the desired custom tool.

Make adjustments to the tool’s geometric parameters as needed. Then select Next.


Make adjustments to the tool’s Operation / General parameters as needed. Then select Finish.

 



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