topic Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab in PowerMill Forum

Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

a_machinist — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:22:13 GMT

I know this is a longshot but, would it be possible to add a tool extensions tab on the tool settings page? Currently anytime I use a tool with an extension I have to draw up the geometry of my extension in the shank tab. I have all these tools, extensions and holders drawn up, ready for import but can't use them when my setup requires an extension. An extensions tab between the shank and tool holder tab would take care of this and save a few minutes each time one has to create an extended tool.

If anyone has a workaround or tip please let me know.

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

TK.421 — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:25:45 GMT

i model what i need as a tool holder and save it, then when i need an extension i grab the holder/extension combo from my library. generally, I always keep my extensions the same distance out of my holders. in special cases i model a new one (and of course save it for future). this way i can keep the tool's shank saved with the tool. not an ideal solution, but i dont foresee powermill getting any additional bells & whistles. you might have a better time trying to convince the F360 devs of that one. Powermill will go away soon anyhow and we'll all be on that....

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

stdpattern — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:14:27 GMT

This is what I do, the extension is modeled as part of the holder. Then I just have to worry about changing the overhang. I just pick the holder from the toolholder database.

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

TK.421 — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:17:41 GMT

it would be nice to have that additional component, and to be able to dimension extension from holder, then tool from extension. @lokesh.kalia what can we do about that 😃😎😃

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

lokesh.kalia — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:34:21 GMT

I'll take it up with my colleagues but I wouldn't want you to hold your breath on this one @TK.421

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

TK.421 — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:33:37 GMT

@lokesh.kalia I figured as much... How about doing something with that splash screen that holds every other window hostage while it's up? PowerShape as well... I would trade my first born to get rid of those two 😆

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

a_machinist — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:26:58 GMT

My thoughts exactly. We're more of a high mix, low volume shop. Constantly making tools specific to some weird part.

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

psx2 — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:01:55 GMT

Powermill will go away soon anyhow and we'll all be on that....

nooooooo!!!!

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

rafael.sansao — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:07:35 GMT

I agree that this should be in Powermill.

Recently, I developed a dedicated feature for a client to address this issue.

See the video:

(view in My Videos)

Re: Feature Request: Tool Extensions Tab

ramaprasad_narayan — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 04:21:47 GMT

Good morning,

V good this plugin.

possible to get this ?

Thanks

Ramaprasad