topic imported solid tooling for manufacturing in Manufacturing (CAM)

imported solid tooling for manufacturing

NE_10013616 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:26:29 GMT

how do you modify imported Kennametal boring bars to work in the simulation section in creo manufacturing. i dont know where to start on how to get tool to work

Re: imported solid tooling for manufacturing

pushkarkhanna — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:52:07 GMT

You must have a coordinate system named "Tip" at the exact point where you want the tool to follow the path.

Regards

Pushkar

Re: imported solid tooling for manufacturing

KenFarley — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:38:03 GMT

Just a bit more info on that: The coordinate system must be oriented with Z+ along the spindle center, away from the tip of the tool.

Myself, I don't really use the solid tools. I suppose they would be helpful to avoid collisions, show actual depth of cut limitations, etc. but if I recall they made material removal simulation difficult? I can't remember.

Re: imported solid tooling for manufacturing

NE_10013616 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:05:59 GMT

Thanks for that Pushkar

Much appreciated

Re: imported solid tooling for manufacturing

NE_10013616 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:27:59 GMT

Thanks for that ken, much appreciated

Re: imported solid tooling for manufacturing

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