The system will display the List view by default when you open the Turret window. Columns are: Shape, Sta. # (Station Number), Size, Type, Tool Description, Angle, Key Angles, Min Over Travel, Max Over Travel, No Punch Zone and Tool Comment.

Column Title

Description

Shape

A graphical icon that represents the tool shape appears in this column. Double-click a station/row with a tool in it to open the Station dialog to create and edit stations..

Priority

By entering a value in the Priority option, the user can assign a sequence priority to individual tools in the system in a standard machine setup. (Compare this to the Sequence Priority feature in Preferences>Tooling, which can prioritize certain tool types in a sequence, but not specific tools.) Double-click the tool/row to open the Station window and enter a value in the Priority field.

A value of "1" assigned to a tool will cause that tool to be sequenced first. The user may prioritize the tools as desired. See Creating & Editing Stations for more info on assigning priorities to tools. Click the Reset Priority button to return all priority values to the default setting, which is pulled from the Sequence Priority feature in Preferences>Tooling.  

When the user hits the Save Machine button in this window the tool sequence priorities are then saved with the machine and become the default for this machine. (This will NOT affect the original Sequence Priorities in Preferences>Tooling.)

When a sheet using this machine is sequenced, these priority values will be passed on to the Tool Sequence Priority Window in Sequence Features. Tool priorities can then be adjusted in that window on a per-session basis.

Sta. #

The station or tool ID number.

A letter displaying next to the Station number indicates that the tool has been designate for special use. These letters include:

T (Trimming), R (Remnant), L (Reliefs), P (Pierce), S (Scribing), M (Microjoints).

An asterisk (*) indicates that the tool has already been assigned and is in use.

(See Station Tool Information Dialog.)

Size

The size of the station. This column displays the actual size, in inches, or the letter size equivalent.

Type

The station type -

KEYED The station is keyed to hold the tool in a given angle; NOTKEYED The station has no key and is used with ROUND tools; MANUAL Allows the user to override the original key position;  AUTOINDEX Tool can freely rotate to any angle as needed;

CLAMP Used for staging a clamp with the tool holder (for Trumpf-style clamp holders).

Tool Description

A description of the tool currently installed in the station. If a station is empty, then “NONE” appears in the field.

Angle

The angle of the tool when it is assigned to a turret station.

Key Angles

Additional angles that the turret station can allow if needed.

Min. Overtravel

The minimum amount of allowed overtravel.

Max. Overtravel

The maximum amount of allowed overtravel.

No Punch Zone

The area around the clamps that cannot be punched.

Tool Comment

Enter information about the tool, for example the location where the tool itself is stored. When saved, this read-only information is viewable in the Tool Comment column in the Tool Inventory - List View and Tool Inventory panels.

Note: When generating NC code, data from the Tool Comment column will be added to the setup sheet and will be viewable in the NC Sequence Viewer.

For info on entering a comment see the Tool Information Dialog.

Option

Description

View Tool Hits and Sequence by Station Color

This is a toggle switch. If you activate the option, the tool hits appear on the part or sheet in the colors you assigned using the Station Color List or Station Color Button in the Station window.

View All Tools

This is a toggle. If you activate the option, the system only lists those tools in the Tool List that are available when the selected turret station is of the same size and type.

View by Letter

This is a toggle. If you place a check mark in the check box, the system will display the station sizes as letters in the Turret and Station windows. If you remove the check mark, then the actual stations sizes display.

Reset Priority

Click to return the Priority values in each cell to the default setting. See Priority above for full info.

Add

To place tools in the turret click the Add button and the Turret window displays the Tool List on the right side. Tool List will display the tools in the currently loaded Tool Inventory. The tools are grouped by type, i.e., Round, Double D, Single D, Obrounds, Squares, etc.

You can save tools with the machine setup to create a standard turret load.

Notes:
1) When you use the Auto Sheet, Auto Part or Assign options for tool assignments, the system automatically adds the tools to the turret.
2) You can only place tools in empty turret stations, i.e. stations having the Tool Description of “None”. 
3) When you select a tool in the Tool List that matches a station size in the turret, the system will highlight the corresponding station(s) in List View to indicate those stations that will accept the selected tool.
4) The system remains in Add Tool mode until you select another option.
5) The special tools appear at the very end of the Tool List. Note: Changes made to a Special Tool in the Special Tool Designer module will automatically be passed to the Tool Inventory.

Remove

To remove a tool from a station, select the station containing the tool and then click the Remove button in the turret window.

Clear

Click the Clear button if you want to completely change your turret setup, or remove all of the unused tools from the turret. A message window appears asking if you want to clear All Tools, or just the Unused Tools from the turret. Select the appropriate option and click OK. Click Cancel to exit without clearing any tools from the turret. Remember that Clear Tools will not remove tools from Fixed Stations.

Print Turret

Click the Print button if you want to print your turret setup. When the system prompts you for confirmation, press <Y> for Yes or <N> for No. The report lists the station number, size, type, tool, angle, over travels, key angles and no punch zones. The report may be split over several pages, but the station numbers appear on all the pages.

Update Tool Info

If you have loaded a machine or sheet that does not include tool information and the Tool Inventory does include tool information, use the Update Tool Information button to update every tool in the turret. (See also Update Button under Station Tool Information Window.)

View Sorted Tools

The View Sorted Tools button is a toggle. You can use this button to display only those tools, sorted by shape and size, which are actually used to process the part or sheet. The remaining stations without tools are hidden from view. Click the button again to view all the turret stations and installed tools.

Size View Setting

Some machines use a letter designation, such as A, B C, etc., to indicate the station size and type, while other machines use the actual tool size to define the turret station size. The Size View button allows you to define the station size and use either a letter designation for the station or the actual size.

Click on the Size View Setting button and the Letter Tool Size dialog appears.  

Clicking on any drop-down list on the left displays the letter designation for a particular station size in the turret. Clicking on any drop-down list on the right displays the actual station sizes.

If necessary, you can correct the letter designation and size for each station type. Select a letter designation from one of the lists on the left and then select the appropriate size from one of the lists on the right. Click OK to save the changes or click Cancel to exit without saving.

Save Machine

Click the Save Machine button to save any changes. If the system prompts you to overwrite the existing machine, click OK.

Saving Changes to the Turret
The changes you make in the turret are saved when you save the sheet. However, if you also want to save this as a new machine file, use the Save As… option under the File menu to assign a new name. (See Machine File.)

Note: Changes made to a Special Tool in the Special Tool Designer module will automatically be passed to the Tool Inventory.

Download / Upload Turret

Download an SDDJ Turret Layout to the AP100US Turret File and tool inventory. (Available only if connected to an SDDJ Server.)

Upload an AP100US Turret file to the SDDJ database.

Note: These options are available only for AP100US users, who are connected to an SDDJ Server.

OK / Close

Click OK to save any changes and exit The Tool Inventory window.

Click the Close button to exit the Tool Inventory window without saving any changes.

Notes:

1.       You can toggle between the List, Illustration and Tool Inventory views by clicking their respective icon buttons along the left-hand side of the Turret window.

2.       If your turret does not display any stations or just one station, select the Turret Info option from the Machine menu and define the station information before attempting to add tools to the turret.

3.       If you are using an existing machine, make sure the information for each station is correct. If you are creating a new turret, you will need to enter the information for each line. (See Creating and Editing Stations .)

If you click the Tool Inventory tab, the system will switch to Tool Inventory mode and list all the tools in the currently loaded Tool Inventory.

To edit an existing tool, double-click any Tool/Row to open the Edit Tool panel shown here. The panel will be populated with values for the current tool that may be edited.

Column Title

Description

ID

Displays the Tool ID.

Shape

The shape of the tool (such as “Round” or “Rectangle”) is given here.

Dimensions

The Dimensions of the tool is shown here.

Size

The Size of the tool is shown here.

Angles

Displays the angle value that was entered in the Add New Tool dialog.

Clearances

Displays the Die Clearance value(s) that have been entered for the Tool.

Tool Comment

Enter any necessary information about the tool, such as where the tool itself is stored.
Tool Comments must be added through the Tool Information Dialog.

Note: When generating NC code, data from the Tool Comment column will be added to the setup sheet and will be viewable in the NC Sequence Viewer.

Option

Description

Add

The Add option allows the user to add a tool to a new or existing inventory. Click the Add button and the Add New Tool dialog displays on the right side of this window. For info on adding new tools, see Creating and Editing Tools.

To display the Edit Tool dialog in this place, double-click any existing tool in the inventory.

Batch Add

Batch Add can add multiple tools to the inventory at one time, instead of adding individual tools one by one.  

Click the Batch Add button and the Tool Setup windows displays. Begin by picking a tool inventory from a listed company, and then simply check the tools you want to add and click Finish button. The tools you selected are now added.

Tool Setup Window

Refer to these instructions for Batch Adding.

Delete

The Delete option removes the currently selected tool from the Tool Inventory. Click the line belonging to the tool you want to delete, and then click the Delete button. The tool is removed from the list. If you accidentally delete the wrong tool, click the Restore button to restore it.

Restore

The Restore option reverses the Delete command and restores a tool. Click the Restore button and the last tool you deleted reappears in the Tool Inventory.

Note: You must use Restore before exiting the Tool Inventory window. Once you save your changes and exit, you cannot restore any deleted items.

Copy

To add a tool that is similar or identical to an existing tool in your inventory, click the Copy button. Click the line belonging to the tool you want to copy and then click the Copy button.

The Copy Tool panel (which functions in the same way as the Add New Tool and Edit Tool dialogs) will appear and display information for the original tool. Modify the information as needed. When the information is correct, click OK and a copy of the tool appears in the list.

Special

Special tools are tools having custom shapes, rather than standard shapes. You must draw and record the station information for your special tools before you can add them to your Tool Inventory. (See Designing Special Tools.)

To add an existing special tool to the inventory, click the Special button. When the Open dialog box appears, navigate to the desired drive and folder, and then select the file name of the special tool. Click Open to load the special tool into the current inventory. You can load as many special tools as needed. Click Close to exit the Open dialog box.

Load

The Load button displays the Open dialog box. If you want to change an existing tool inventory, use Open to load that tool inventory so you can make corrections.

In addition to standard inv files, the user may choose to load from Tool Inventory files in .XLS or .CSV formats. From here it is also possible to create and edit .xls and .csv files. See Export below for more info on this.

Save

You must save the Tool Inventory after modifying it. If you have created a new tool inventory, click the Save As button. Navigate to the desired drive and folder, and then type a name in the File name: text box. Click Save and then Close after the system saves your tool inventory.

For an existing tool inventory that you want to save under the same name, click the Save button.

Note: The system prompts you save the changes before you exit. Press <Y> for Yes, <N> for No, or <Escape> to cancel. If you press <N>, any changes you made are permanently lost. If you want to save the inventory under a different name, press <Escape>, and then use Save As.

Save As

You must save the Tool Inventory after modifying it. If you have created a new tool inventory, click the Save As button.

Clear

The Clear button allows you to clear the current inventory and start a new inventory. You may want to do this if you are creating several tool inventories. However, if you use Clear, make sure to save the tool inventory under a different name before you exit the Tool Inventory. Otherwise, you will overwrite the contents of the original tool inventory.

Print

If you want to print a list of the Tool Inventory, click the Print button. The Print Options window appears. Select either Current Screen or Entire Inventory, and then click OK.

Select Current Option if you only want to print those tools that are currently visible within the Tool Inventory window.

Select Entire Inventory if you want to print every record in the Tool Inventory.

Export

To export Tool Inventory files in .XLS or .CSV formats, click Export. The Save As dialog will open allowing the user to save directly to the TOOLINV folder in the AP100US installed folder in either .xls or .csv format.

The Save As folder contains a Format Name and button. The user may select from existing formats, or click the button to open the Format Options window to create or edit formats.

See Exporting Files in XLS or CSV formats in the Material Files folder for more info on creating and editing .xls and .csv files.

Download / Upload  Inventory

Download an SDDJ Tool Inventory to the AP100US Tool Inventory File. Upload a Tool Inventory to update the SDD Tool Inventory. (Available only if connected to an SDDJ Server.)

Batch Modify Linked Driver

If a user needs to map a Standard Item to an item that needs a value input, this button may be selected to open the Punch Condition Mapping window. Here the user will see current M-Codes and make changes to the M-Codes mapping as needed.

OK / Close

Click the OK button when you have recorded all the additional tool information. Click Cancel to exit the Tool Information window without saving any changes.