Keeping track of bits in Tool database

[GeneMpls]

I struggled with this for the first year. I have been using this
system for a few months and it works for me. All of my tools
have a number and a decimal. The number is for tool class and
the decimal is the individual tool. So if a 1/4"end mill is used
in a tool path- it is named (toolpathname) and then t[1.5 which
is in my tool holder in the 1 group in slot #5.
The tools are also on the wall beside the bot on mag strips so
they can be moved as nec. I hope I am explaining this clearly?

I anyone is interested and confused I will attempt to help. Thanks Gene

[Brian Harnett]

Wow you are way more organized than me, half the time I am sifting sawdust for the bit I need.

Great idea, I try to be neat just have a hard time keeping it that way

[Burkhardt]

Yeah, me too. I have the bits organized quite well (see below) but there is no logical link to my CAM database.

[GeneMpls]

Did I mention that I am 68 and have... issues?

[scottp55]

Jeez Gene, I almost always know where the bit I need is---Anticipating the tool change-I stick it in my lap, so I'm usually Sitting on it Nice to be a Newbie with only a couple dozen bits! Mine are just in database by manufacturer in ascending size so I have a clue as to what color to look for when I open my drawer

[barrowj]

Does anyone know how to export the "Tool Database" in VCP ?

[scottp55]

Joe, While in VCP, open your database and you will see the "Export" button on the bottom. One thing though, I have a control computer that is fast enough to design on the fly with, so constantly measuring new bits and dialing them in. At first I was exporting all mish-mash and my settings were getting mixed up. Now I export only from the control computer as that is always the most recent and up to date.
Hope this helps,
scott

[myxpykalix]

I love the sign...tool change time is like a scavenger hunt for me!

[barrowj]

Thanks Scott, however I have done this and my idea was to print it off to keep with me when I am running the file. The database is of course not ascii so unless I can find the right program to read it I will just have to do a snip (screen print) and print that out. I can't always remember what tool has what number assigned to it and that is the most confusing part. I need to get better organized.

[scottp55]

Joe, Any of these help you?
http://forum.vectric.com/search.php?...&submit=Search