Siemens sinumerik 840D sl Function Manual page 520

Figure 2-5 Control structure, clearance control (principle)
2.2.4 Compensation vector
Standard compensation vector
The compensation vector of the clearance control and the tool orientation vector are
normally identical. Consequently, the compensation movement of the clearance control is
normally always in the direction of the tool orientation.
Figure 2-6
Special functions: Clearance Control (TE1)
Function Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5397-2BP10-2BA0
Clearance control with standard compensation vector
Detailed description
2.2 Clearance control
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