Shank Types for Mill Tools

You can define shank types (Straight, Tapered, or Neck) for any Mill Tool.

In previous releases, only certain Mill Tools could have shank types. You can specify shank types for the noncutting portion of these additional tools:
  • Bore Tool
  • Center Drill
  • Countersink Tool
  • Dovetail Tool
  • Keyway Tool
  • Lollipop Tool
Straight. You can define the shoulder length and shank diameter. Tapered. You can define the shoulder diameter, shoulder length, shank diameter, and shank length. The tapered portion of the tool is the noncutting portion of the cutting tool. Neck. You can define the shoulder diameter, shoulder length, shank diameter, and shank length. The neck portion of the tool is the noncutting portion of the cutting tool.
  • D2 = Shank diameter
  • D4 = Shoulder diameter
  • L4 = Shoulder length
  • L6 = Shank length