TMGR Vendor Connector

In this tutorial, Heinrich Flaum demonstrates how the Vendor Connector works, which settings are crucial, and how you can integrate cut data faster, more consistently, and significantly more efficiently in Technology Manager.

The Vendor Connector is an integrated interface in Technology Manager that allows tool data to be imported directly from tool manufacturers.

Functions:

• Selection of a tool from the manufacturer's catalogue
• Automatic recognition of the data record by TMGR
• Download of tool data with a single click
• Automatic creation of a complete tool data record in the system

 

 

After clicking on the menu icon, you will find yourself in the database view with all existing tool data. The Vendor Connector is available directly below. Once opened, there are two tabs to choose from: As in our video spotlight, the tool selection from Freiser. When you select an option, the manufacturer's website is displayed directly in the Technology Manager, identical to the view in a normal web browser. The difference is the import icon at the bottom right, which is initially greyed out and only becomes active once a matching tool data record has been recognised.

When you select the tab, the manufacturer's website is displayed directly in Technology Manager, identical to the view in the web browser. The only difference is the import icon at the bottom right, which is initially greyed out. As soon as a suitable tool data set is recognised, it becomes active and you can continue with the tool selection.& nbsp;To select a tool, switch to the Tool Selection Expert area, select the material to be machined and click Continue. Then specify the machining method, define the desired diameter, for example 20 mm, and confirm with OK. The matching milling tools are then displayed directly as a results list.

Once the results list is displayed, the import icon at the bottom right becomes active. The Technology Manager recognises a complete tool data set in DIN 4000 format and can transfer the data directly. After clicking on Download, select the tool type, for example end mill, and the parameters are entered automatically, including diameter, cutting length and overall length. In addition, the cutting point coding is transferred to the machine, which greatly simplifies the subsequent assembly of a complete tool. After previewing and completing the process, the tool is immediately available in the database.

The next step is to install the milling cutter in a complete tool. To do this, use the red plus sign to create a new data record for drilling and milling, select the imported milling cutter and add the appropriate tool holder. The Component Finder automatically reduces the selection to compatible holders based on the cutting point information. After entering the clamping length, tool number and description, notes such as internal cooling deviations can be checked and ignored if necessary. The finished complete tool can then be transferred directly to NX.