Tool Radius Compensation; General Information - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Function Manual

W1: Tool offset
2.5 2D tool radius compensation
Longitudinal or face machining
The clearance angle is entered differently according to the type of processing. If a tool is to be
used for both longitudinal and face machining, two tool cutting edges must be entered for
different clearance angles.
α
①
②
Further information
See the Programming Manual Cycles for detailed information about the clearance angle.
2.5 2D tool radius compensation
2.5.1

General information

Note
For tool radius compensation (TRC) see:
Further information:
Programming Manual Fundamentals
Only the programming guide contains a complete technical description of the tool radius
compensation (TRC) and its special aspects.
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Clearance angle
Longitudinal machining
Face machining
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