[Mike Mattera]

Well since Tool Kits are tied into the HTML setup sheets/Job reports, I can assume many of you are not using Job Reports either.

So what is a Tool Kit?
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A pre selected list of tools for use on a particular part. You can select your tools, set Tool #'s and offsets for a particular job. The Kit name will usually be the same as the Job (NC) name, but it doesent have to be.


If you go to...
Start - Programs - Edgecam - Tool Kit Assistant.
You will open the Edgecam Tool Kit Assistant. In here you can Create a new Tool Kit (upper right). You should enter some general information about the Job. This same information can also be accessed thru the Job Manager.
Press OK to accept the new job.

At this point your looking at Jobs/Kits (Left window) and Tools (right window). Grab a tool from the right side and drag ot over to the job name (you just created) on the left side. Select all the tools you'll need for the job.

Exit the Tool Kit Assistant and go into Edgecam.

In Edgecam: When switching to Mfg Mode, you are asked for a Sequence name, Discipline (Mill/Turn) and Machine Tool (post). Select the Tab "Job Data". Browse the Job name and pick your new Tool Kit. Any other information you filled in regarding the job will populate the rest of the fields. OK to accept this.

Now when you do your toolpaths and select "Browse ToolStore" it will display the tools from your kit. All of the tool numbers and offsets already defined.

Mike Mattera