Shop docs, no mom variable for shank definition?
Shop docs, no mom variable for shank definition?
(OP)
I have not seen a method to define tool length in shop docs when using tools with a stepped shank. mom_tool_length is the neck length but does not include the shank length nor the shank taper length. I looked through the mom variables but could not find the variables I need.
Can anyone suggest a good work around?
Can anyone suggest a good work around?
NX7.5.5
NX8.0.2





RE: Shop docs, no mom variable for shank definition?
Maybe you are looking for mom_tool_extension length?
This is how far the tool and shank stick out of the holder.
Var: mom_tool_holder_offset = 0.00000000000000000
Var: mom_holder_number_of_steps = 3
Var: mom_holder_step_length[0] = 11.60000000000000000
Var: mom_holder_step_length[1] = 32.29999999999999700
Var: mom_holder_step_length[2] = 15.90000000000000000
Var: mom_tool_holder_overall_length = 59.79999999999999700
Var: mom_tool_length = 10.00000000000000000
Var: mom_tool_flute_length = 8.19022000000000010
Var: mom_tool_shank_diameter = 7.70000000000000020
Var: mom_tool_tapered_shank_diameter = 10.00000000000000000
Var: mom_tool_tapered_shank_length = 80.00000000000000000
Var: mom_tool_tapered_shank_taper_length = 40.00000000000000000
Var: mom_tool_use_tapered_shank = Yes
Var: mom_tool_extension_length = 90.00000000000000000
Mark Rief
Product Manager
Siemens PLM
RE: Shop docs, no mom variable for shank definition?
By the way do you know when 8.0.3 will be released? I thought it was due out near the end of July.
NX7.5.5
NX8.0.2