Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: I need help defining cutter compensation (Offset?) in Dolphin CAD/CAM (More Info)

It would appear obvious (to me anyway) if the part is 1" square and 1/8" end
mill is being used, the simple fact that the part is 1/16" smaller all the
way around ( a 7/8" square island) indicates no offset at all is being used
(the centerline of the tool path is following the 1" square exactly). Using
tool radius compensation in one direction would leave a 1" square island
while tool compensation in the opposite direction would leave a 3/4" square
island.

Smoke

> > I had incorrectly stated in the previous post that my part was 1/16"
> > smaller on all sides.
> >
> > In actuality, it appears that the cutter must be following the
> >contour and
> > staying either to the left or the right. EIther way, I guess I am
> >missing
> > something.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> Eric,
>