Automatically add a drill operation to an existing cavity.
MDTools® automatically
adds the machining operation to a user-specified row in the machining
sequence.
1. MDTools 775 ribbon > Modify panel > Add Drill
The Select Cavity prompt displays.
2. Select the cavity in which you want to add the drill.
The Add Drill dialog box displays.
3. Enter the drill diameter and depth.
MDTools displays a preview of the drill for the selected
cavity.
When changing drill dimensions, MDTools automatically updates the drill
preview.
4. Select the Depth to Tip option if you want to enter the drill depth value from the depth to the tip.
5. Select the location of a new machining operation in the cavity machining sequence.
The default location is the first row in the machining sequence.
6. Change the machining details, if required.
7. Select Flat Bottom Drill, if required.
8. Click OK to add the drill to the selected cavity.
Cavity data after adding the drill