Block Creation dialog box
Use the Block Creation dialog box to create an entire multi-station drill block, rather than having to add tools singly. You can define drills in X and Y in any order by setting up the initial drill location and then changing the sign of offset values. You can specify a single offset for all stations (using zero increment) or increment each station offset as you define the station. The preview window shows the positions of the defined drills.
Parameters
Block number
The number of the tool block being defined. If a drill block is selected (highlighted) in the Stations list, this field will be active (editable). If a tool is selected in the Stations list, this field will be inactive (not editable).
Number
The number of stations in the bank.
Distance
The space between successive tools in the bank.
X, Y
The position of the first tool in the bank.
List X-axis drills first
When this option is selected, Mastercam numbers tools from left to right. When this option is deselected, Mastercam numbers the tools from top to bottom.
Default tool diameter
The tool diameter assigned to each of the stations in the block. You can edit each tool individually when you close the Block Creation dialog box and return to the Machine Component Manager.
Initial offset
The number for the first station work offset.
Increment
The value by which Mastercam increments the station work offset number.
