
6.COMPENSATION FUNCTION PROGRAMMING B-63944EN-2/02
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6.5 OVERVIEW OF TOOL NOSE RADIUS COMPENSATION
(G40-G42)
The tool nose radius compensation function automatically
compensates for the errors due to the tool nose roundness.
R
Workpiece
Insufficient
depth of
cutting
Shape processed without tool
nose radius compensation
Tool path without compensation
Tool path with compensation
Tool nose
Fig 6.5 (a) Tool path of tool nose radius compensation
6.5.1 Imaginary Tool Nose
The tool nose at position A in Fig. 6.5.1 (a) does not actually exist.
The imaginary tool nose is required because it is usually more difficult
to set the actual tool nose radius center to the start point than the
imaginary tool nose.
Also when imaginary tool nose is used, the tool nose radius need not
be considered in programming.
The position relationship when the tool is set to the start point is
shown in Fig. 6.5.1 (a).
Start position
Start position
When programmed using the tool
nose center
When programmed using the
imaginary tool nose
Fig. 6.5.1 (a) Tool nose radius center and imaginary tool nose