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Tool compensation in Vector

Posted by daveland@n...
on 2000-11-07 13:43:22 UTC
I know a few of you use vector CAD/CAM.

How do you set up tool compensation for a pocket say 1/2" dp .250
diameter tool with 2" X 3" pocket with 0.125 radius corners. Do you
tell Vector you have a .250 diameter tool and it creates a gcode
path that is .125" away to account for the tool diameter? Then ask
your cnc control to offset by the amount that the tool is "off" the
nominal .250 diameter?

Any pointers on how to do this? ( what menus's etc)

P.S
I want to make a file that EMC can handle.
dave

Discussion Thread

daveland@n... 2000-11-07 13:43:22 UTC Tool compensation in Vector Fred Smith 2000-11-07 15:05:48 UTC Re: Tool compensation in Vector Alan Marconett KM6VV 2000-11-07 16:48:21 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Tool compensation in Vector Wally K 2000-11-07 18:49:26 UTC Re: Tool compensation in Vector Alan Marconett KM6VV 2000-11-07 20:45:12 UTC Re: Tool compensation in Vector