
B-63944EN-1/02 PROGRAMMING 5.COMPENSATION FUNCTION
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- Start-up
The block in which the mode changes to G41 or G42 from G40 is
called the start-up block.
G40 _ ;
G41 _ ; (Start-up block)
Transient tool movements for offset are performed in the start-up
block. In the block after the start-up block, the tool nose center is
positioned Vertically to the programmed path of that block at the start
point.
G40
(G42)
G42 (Start-up)
Fig. 5.2.4 (e) Start-up
- Offset cancel
The block in which the mode changes to G40 from G41 or G42 is
called the offset cancel block.
G41 _ ;
G40 _ ; (Offset cancel block)
The tool nose center moves to a position vertical to the programmed
path in the block before the cancel block.
The tool is positioned at the end position in the offset cancel block
(G40) as shown below.
G40
(G42)
End position
Fig. 5.2.4 (f) Offset cancel