Tool assemblies in ToolsUnited make it possible to create complete tool setups by combining multiple tool components into a single assembly. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create and manage tool assemblies, mount and arrange components, work with insert positions, and customize the assembly using different views and 3D models. You will also discover how to find and edit existing assemblies, remove master inserts, adjust model positions, and export completed tool assemblies for further use.
You can create a tool assembly from the details page of a tool component.
To mount the next component you can search for matching components in machine or workpiece direction.
This search can be done in ToolsUnited or in your own components or you can just do a free search.
After selecting a component you can mount it with the “Add” button.
Depending on the CAD/CAM system an outer contour, a detailed model or both can be used.
ToolsUnited will create both configurations.
You can switch between the configurations with the buttons on the top.
The 3D model can be changed for each component.
To change the model, click on the “3D” button for the component you would like to edit.
A new window will open. On the top you can choose the 3D model:
The position of a model can be changed by clicking the “3D” button.
While the model is selected you can drag and drop the arrows or change the position with the offset parameters in the 3D window.
After saving a tool you can open the tool details.
On the top of the tool details you will find your preconfigured export buttons.
You can also find the configurable export with all export options.
Here are more information on how to use the different interfaces.
If you just want a STP or DXF file you can use the “Graphic generator” tab that you can find on the left side of the tool details window.
Click “Tool assemblies” in the top menu to find your tool.
Open the tool details.
You can change the configuration with “Change bill of material”.
Some manufacturer STP files have pre mounted inserts. If you want to change the insert you can first remove the pre mounted insert from the STP file.
To remove the insert, click on “3D” and in the window click on “Remove CUT”.
For components with different connection codes on the workpiece side you can search for matching components for a specific position and only mount to this position.
Later on you can allways change the position by clicking the “CSW” button.
