
5.COMPENSATION FUNCTION PROGRAMMING B-63944EN-1/02
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CAUTION
In a machine with reference positions, a standard position like the turret center can
be placed over the start point. The distance from this standard position to the nose
radius center or the imaginary tool nose is set as the tool offset value.
Setting the distance from the standard position to the tool nose radius center as the
offset value is the same as placing the tool nose radius center over the start point,
while setting the distance from the standard position to the imaginary tool nose is
the same as placing the imaginary tool nose over the standard position. To set the
offset value, it is usually easier to measure the distance from the standard position
to the imaginary tool nose than from the standard position to the tool nose radius
center.
OFX
(Tool offset
in X axis)
OFZ
(Tool offset
in Z axis)
Setting the distance from the standard position
to the tool nose center as the tool offset value
Setting the distance from the standard position to
the imaginary tool nose center as the tool offset
value
The start position is placed over the tool nose cente
The start position is placed over the imaginary tool
nose
OFX
(Tool offset
in X axis)
OFZ
(Tool offset
in Z axis)
Fig. 5.2.1 (b) Tool offset value when the turret center is placed over the start point
Unless tool nose radius compensation is
performed, the tool nose center path is the
same as the programmed path.
If tool nose radius compensation is used, accurate
cutting will be performed.
Tool nose center path
Programmed path
Start-
up
Start-
up
Programmed path
Tool nose center path
Fig. 5.2.1 (c) Tool path when programming using the tool nose center
Without tool nose radius compensation, the
tool nose radius center path is the same as
the programmed path.
With tool nose radius compensation, accurate
cutting will be performed.
Imaginary tool
nose path
Imaginary tool
nose path
Start-
up
Start-
up
Programmed path
Programmed path
Fig. 5.2.1 (d) Tool path when programming using the imaginary tool nose