Tool Library Services
by Sandvik Coromant
Bengt Olsson
Project Manager - Product Information
Sandvik Coromant
bengt.olsson@sandvik.com
Smart Decisions
Based on access to relevant information
Resources:
Conditions:
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Smart Decisions
Influenced by Cutting Tool Information
 CAD/CAM
– choice of operations, machines, cutting tools
– creation of efficient tool paths
 Resource Management
– tool planning, efficient inventory and service of items in tool crib
– selection and creation of tool assemblies
 Simulation
– verification of tool paths
– selection of cutting data
 CNC Machining
– optimization of process
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Access to Cutting Tool Information
CAM Supplier
Tool Supplier
End User
Tool Library
Services
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Cutting Tool Information Standard
ISO13399 – For Digital Communication
 We all share the same definition of a parameter
Definition:
”Maximum engagement of the cutting edge or edges with
the workpiece measured perpendicular to the feed motion.”
15 mm
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Cutting Tool Information Standard
ISO13399 – What Can Be Communicated?
 Tool item information
– Classification
– Parameter values
 Tool assembly
– Assembly instructions for tool room
– Tool information used by CAM/CNC
 References to external documents
– 3D model of single tool or complete tool assembly
 Multi-function
– ”Multiple tools” on one body
 Nominal and physical tool
– Nominal tool information to CAM and tool room
– Physical tool information between tool room and CNC
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Cutting Tool Information Standard
ISO13399 – Basics
 Information Model from STEP (ISO10303-214)
– Consists of selected parts from “AP214” (automotive)
– Powerful model to describe a cutting tool. E.g. A tool assembly may include its
components as well as the resulting 3D model.
 Cutting Tool Vocabulary in P-Lib dictionary file (ISO13584)
– Allows for quicker updates to meet requirements from the industry
 File Format from STEP (ISO10303-21)
– Same proven file format, “part21”, which is used for 3D models
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Tool Library Services - Start screen
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Tool Library Services – My Assemblies
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Does A Tool Meet The Requirements?
-Ask The Tool!
Tool 1a (created)
Tool 1 (requested)
”Usable length
maximum”
> 42 mm
X
Too
Short!
Tool 1b (created)
OK!
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Benefits
with Tool Library Services by Sandvik Coromant
 Access to updated cutting tool catalogs
– Updated via ISO13399 standard interface
 Simple import of ”Catalog tool items” to ”My tool items”
– Drag/drop or copy/paste
 Quick creation of ”My tool assemblies”
– Includes automatically generated 3D/2D for simulation as well as assembly instructions
for the tool room
 Simulation, verification and planning possible with real tool data
– Contributes to a sustainable machining environment
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Commercial Contact
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