Importing Custom Milling Tools into Mastercam Tool Manager Many custom tools are available for download as .DXF files from a supplier’s website. Open Mastercam Tool Manager (Start>All Programs>Mastercam X9>Tool Manager) File>Open Select the tool library this tool will be stored in Tool libraries have the extension of .tooldb. The default location for these […]
Importing Custom Milling Tools from a Level To open the Level Manager; select Level from the bottom ribbon bar. Create a new level and name it ‘Custom Tool.’ Set this level to be the main level as the tool will be drawn at this level. Draw the custom tool vertically […]
Importing Custom Lathe Tools from a Level Tool geometry must be drawn on its own level separate of all other entities. To open the Level Manager; select Level from the bottom ribbon bar Create a new level and name it ‘Custom Tool.’ Set this level to be the main level as the […]
Creating a New Tool Library (Mill) Toolpaths > Tool Manager New Tool Library Enter the name of the new tool library (eg. New Library 1) > Save Creating Custom Tools for the Library Right click in the lower window of the Tool Manager and select Create new Tool […]
