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Introduction
The ITA matches your application requirements with the appropriate machining solutions.
The software selects the best available solution for your input application, provides cutting tool
recommendations, cutting data, power requirements and productivity results for each
solution option.
The ISCAR E-catalog is combined with the ITA software and can be activated directly from the ITA
user interface.
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Properties
The screen is divided into two parts for your convenience:
On the left side –input data, on the right –output results.
Quick search option: insertion of only a few mandatory values enables results.
Takes into consideration default detailed data for the application and machine, with pre-inserted
values that can be adjusted by the user.
Selection of up to 5 brand names with up to 5 tool options for each brand.
Sorting options such as: metal removal rate, power, etc.
Links directly to the catalog pages of the selected tool/insert.
ITA Support
If you have any questions or remarks regarding a technical or software issue,
please contact ISCAR through the ITA SUPPORT icon.
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Range Availability
Currently, the program gives solutions for the main applications and is constantly undergoing
additions, improvements and modifications. For applications that do not yet have solutions in the
software, the link to ISCAR’s electronic catalog can be used.
Entry and peripheral features:
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Selection of the application
Selection of Metric or Inch units
Select language
Choose ITA or E- Catalog
Link to User Guide
Link to ITA support
Link to E Catalog
Link to Machining Power software
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1. Features
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Input and results features:
1. Input values area
2. Output results area
3. Input command tabs
4. Input data area, respective to the command tabs
5. “Find Tools” tab – Calculates and displays results
6. “Reset” tab – clears all input data
7. Mandatory fields – indicated by a red asterisk
8. Minimizes input area
9. Maximize the number of options
10. Expands the detail list.
11. For sorting or selecting results (from 25 options)
12. Tool tip when passing mouse over
13. Product picture when passing mouse over Designation
14. Link to catalog page – tool
15. Link to catalog page – insert
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2.Operation Guide
1. Quick search – 2 steps to get basic results
Step 1
Choose Metric or Inch units
Select application
Choose ITA or E- Catalog
Input data definition screen will be displayed
Start
Units
Languages
ITA or E- Catalog
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Step 2
Select the “Application Details” tab and enter values into the mandatory fields:
Material, Ap, Ae. Click: “Find tools”
The results will be displayed.
(More parameters are available for default replacement)
4. Click Find Tools
1. Choose Material
2. Insert Ap value
3. Insert Ae value
Select material by 1 of 3 options
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Advanced Search
Advanced search always follows the quick search. Without filling in the mandatory fields,
the following steps will not be activated.
Example 1: Dictating a brand name
Enter Tool Details, Brand Name, “select” and “Find Tool”.
Recommendation with the selected brand name only will be displayed.
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Tool Details
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Find Tools
2. Open the
Brand Name
list window
3. Choose the
Brand Name
Example 2: Dictating “Solid Tools” only
Enter tool details and remove the checkmark from T.A. inserts.
Recommendations with solid tools only will be displayed.
4. Click on
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1. Tool Details:
It is possible to dictate different options, such as: Item type (solid or T.A. inserts), tool dia., tool
designation, etc.
1. Select Tool Details
3. Click on Find Tools
2. Remove the checkmark
from T.A.
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2. Stability Details:
Adjust the pre-entered defaults when they are unusual.
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Example 1: Large Overhang
Enter Stability Details and select overhang, very long.
Recommendations will be displayed.
1.Select the
Stability Details
3. Click on
Find Tools
2. Select the
Very Long option
Example 2: Heavy interrupted
Enter Stability Details and select “heavy interrupted”
Recommendations will be displayed.
1. Select the
Stability Details
3. Click on
Find Tools
2. Select the
Heavy interrupted
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Machine Details:
Software Recommendations take the machine properties into consideration. Defaults are pre
inserted and can be adjusted by user.
Enter machine details - select adapter type, size, and change values for machine power
and RPM range.
Recommendations that take the input data into consideration will be displayed.
Click Machine Details
to view details
Select adapter type
Select adapter size
Select Machine Power
Select machine RPM
3. Features - Detailed
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“Minimize and Maximize Input” Section
Indicate Arrow
Minimized input section – a larger output results section will be displayed.
Indicate again and return to original.
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Default Data is Shown
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2. Maximize the Recommended Options to 5 for Each Brand
Indicate Arrow
Increased number of tool recommendations for each brand name will be displayed.
Indicate again and return to original.
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Expand Information Parameters for Each Tool
Click on the + sign (tool, insert, working conditions)
An expanded number of information parameters for each tool will be displayed.
Click again and return to original.
Sorting by Parameter
Example: sorting by power.
Indicate the arrow near parameter and choose the required option from the displayed menu.
The requested result will be displayed.
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Tool Tips
Mouse over parameter
Tool tip will be displayed.
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6. Tool Pictures
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Mouse over Designation and
picture of tool will be displayed
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7. Link to Catalog Page
Click on catalog number and the
catalog page will be displayed.
ITA Support
If you have any questions, please use our ITA Support feature
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