Is there a way to put a minimum bore size in a tool path? Most boring bars have a minimum bore start diameter.
Solution
Yes. The minimum bore diameter is part of the tool definition. It's under the More tab of the tool dialog in the Limits group:
When generating the path, your ID operations will issue a warning if the tool is trying to enter a bore less than this value:
Hardware/Software Configuration
Platform: all
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: NX
Application: CAM
Version: V1926
Function: TOOLS
Ref: 002-8527442