[CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Tool radius compensation

Hi All:
     In a lot of machine programs and CAM packages this is called cutter comp. (compensation).  The use of the Centerline of the tool for the tool path or the side of the cutter is often determined by the job or the software.  The programing for the side of the cutter allows you to change the cutter size and the program generates a new cutter path.  The programming of the tools centerline as tool path requires you to change the program in some software.  An example for using the tool centerline is cutting a letter font that just cuts the width you want by changing you depth of cut.  Programming the outside or inside shape of a part is usually done with the cutter offset half of the cutter diameter and following the parts programmed shape.
                                                                                                                 GOD'S BLESSINGS
                                                                                                                       Bill Thomas

 

On Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:11:09 -0000, smirob1 wrote

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> Tool Radius or Diameter is most commonly used in the industry. However, you can use wear in some machines as well.
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> This question can be dependant on the machine's control and its parameters that are activated.
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> Regards,
> Rob, MI
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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Roland Jollivet <Roland.Jollivet@...> wrote:
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> > My feeling is the CAM should work it out.
> > Like; mill this part out with a 4mm end bit to the tolerance that I've set.
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> > But I'm not a machine shop....
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> > Roland
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> > On 6 April 2011 20:42, Les Newell <les.newell@...> wrote:
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> > > When using tool compensation with CAM it is possible to either to get
> > > the CAM to create tool paths that follow the part outline, making the
> > > control compensate for the whole tool radius or follow the tool tool
> > > center line with the control just compensating for wear. Which is more
> > > commonly used?
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> > > Les
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