
B-63944EN-1/02 PROGRAMMING 5.COMPENSATION FUNCTION
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- Positive/negative cutter compensation value and tool center path
If the compensation value is negative (–), distribution is made for a
figure in which G41's and G42's are all replaced with each other on
the program. Consequently, if the tool center is passing around the
outside of the workpiece, it will pass around the inside, and vice versa.
Fig. 5.3 (d) shows one example.
Generally, the compensation value is programmed to be positive (+).
When a tool path is programmed as in <1>, if the compensation value
is made negative (–), the tool center moves as in <2>, and vice versa.
Consequently, the same program permits cutting both male and female
shapes, and any gap between them can be adjusted by the selection of
the compensation value.
Applicable if start-up and cancel is A type. (See the descriptions
about the start-up of cutter compensation.)
<1>
<2>
Programmed path
Tool center path
Fig. 5.3 (d) Tool center paths when positive and negative cutter
compensation values are specified
- Cutter compensation value setting
Assign a cutter compensation values to the T codes on the MDI panel.
NOTE
The cutter compensation value for which the T code
corresponds to 0 always means 0.
It is not possible to set the cutter compensation
value corresponding to T0.