
PROGRAMMING
13. COMPENSATION FUNCTION
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The direction of the imaginary tool nose viewed from the tool nose center
is determined by the direction of the tool during cutting, so it must be set
in advance as well as offset values.
The direction of the imaginary tool nose can be selected from the eight
specifications shown in the Fig. 13.2.2 below together with their
corresponding codes.
This Fig 13.2.2 illustrates the relation between the tool and the start
position. The following apply when the tool geometry offset and tool
wear offset option are selected.
X
Z
Imaginary tool nose number 1
Imaginary tool nose number 2
Imaginary tool nose number 3
Imaginary tool nose number 4
Imaginary tool nose number 5
Imaginary tool nose number 6
Imaginary tool nose number 7
Imaginary tool nose number 8
Fig.13.2.2 Direction of imaginary tool nose
13.2.2
Direction of Imaginary
Tool Nose