CNC Tooling

CNC Tooling Library

The CNC Version of Mozaik is distributed with a sample tool library. The specifications of each tool should be checked for your specific machine and shop specifications before attempting to generate G-Code.

Click a tool in the Tool List, tool properties will be displayed.

Click Add Tool to add a new tool to the Library

Click Rename Tool to change the name of a tool already in the Library

Click Delete Tool to permanently remove a tool from the Library

Priority Tool number is used for MANUALLY ADDED TOOL PATHS ONLY, (MDF Door Paths, Custom Routes, and Custom Pockets operations, ...)

Map T# is used for custom posts like Woodwop and Felder ONLY.

Click on a tool in the Tool List, use the up/down arrows to re-position the tool in the list.

Click the space just below Tool Parameters to add a JPG picture of the tool. (visual aid only)

Pictures are stored in C:\Mozaik\Data\CNC\Images

Tool Parameters

Diameter - the diameter of the tool's cutting surface.

Stepover - the overlap when using the tool for pocketing.

Pass Depth is the maximum depth of cut per pass.

Plunge Depth - maximum plunge depth.

Add for Thru Cut - Amount added to operations that are full depth of the part.

(.005 to .015 recommended)

CNC Tooling Feeds and Speeds

Set Feeds and Speeds for each tool. The Min and Max will be used with the material cutting % from the Material Library to determine the actual setting for each part. If you want the rate to be set consistently at a specific number, enter the same value for Min & Max and set the Material Library feed rate to 100%.

Feed Rate and Plunge Rate are entered in Inches/Minute or Meters/Minute depending on the unit settings.

CNC Tooling Application

Specify the Application for each tool. When a tool is added to a tool set, the software will look for the best tool for each operation in the nest.

Profile - The selected tool will be used to cutout parts.

NOTE - You can only have ONE Profile tool per toolset.

Drill - The selected tool will be used to drill holes.

Pocket - The selected tool will be used for Pocketing and Dados

Engrave - The selected tool will be used for special operations like MDF Door Toolpaths.

Dovetail - The selected tool is used to cut dovetail operations.

Sharp Corners - the 60 and 90 degree sharp corner tools may be added to panel tool groups. Mozaik will automatically add a sharp corner toolpath using the tool to "sharpen" the corners.

CNC Door - The selected tool may be added to tool groups for machining CNC Doors. Once Selected the Shape Tool button will appear enabling you to draw the cross section of the tool. Once added to tool groups the the profile shape will then be transfered to all views in Mozaik.

Note - you can specify one tool for more than one operation. For example, a 1/4" bit might be designated for Pocketing and Drilling. However, as stated above, each toolset is limited to ONE PROFILE TOOL.

Tool Mapping for Woodwop

If you are linking Mozaik to Woodwop you will need to map your tools in the CNC Library.

Simply CLICK on a tool and enter the appropriate Tool number from Woodwop in the Map T# dialog.

Remember, you must also setup your Toolsets on the ToolSets Tab so Mozaik will know which tools to use to process your parts.

NOTE - You do not have to map all tools, only the tools you use. The CNC Tooling Library supplied with Mozaik is only a list of sample tools, you may add or delete as necessary for your business.

CNC Tooling Spreadsheet

Click the Tooling Spreadsheet button to launch a grid view of all tools and tooling properties.

Changes can be made to the tool properties by clicking in the proper field and changing the value.

Click the Print button to print a copy of your CNC Tooling Spreadsheet.

See Also ATC Toolsets

See Also CNC Door Tool Shape Editor

See Also Panel Tool Groups

See Also Edge Tool Groups