Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Tool compensation in Vector

Dave,

This might get you started. You probably want to do a pocket, try the
sequence:

You will draw a rectangle 2" x 3", radius the corners:

Draw, other curves, rectangle, 2 x 3, .125 radius.

Then create the pocket "tool paths":

Select object (clockwise for pocket), Draw, other curves, pocket,
spiral.

Under spiral you specify tool dia (.25), the finish is Tool radius
(offset). Watch for the code that will be generated, Tool comp
(G41/G42) is not wanted in this case, as you have specified tool dia.

Then Special, insert NC, (opens up NC code window),

Then Special, generate NC. (You got code!)


Hope this helps.

Alan (Avid Vector CAD/CAM supporter!)


daveland@... wrote:

>
> 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
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