Tool Radius Compensation; Tool Radius Compensation (G40, G41, G42, Offn) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

Tool radius compensation

10.1

Tool radius compensation (G40, G41, G42, OFFN)

Function
When tool radius compensation (TRC) is active, the control automatically calculates the
equidistant tool paths for various tools.
Syntax
G0/G1 X... Y... Z... G41/G42 [OFFN=<value>]
...
G40 X... Y... Z...
Significance
G41:
G42:
OFFN=<value>:
G40:
Fundamentals
Programming Manual 09/2011, 6FC5398-1BP40-2BA0
Activate TRC with machining direction left of the contour.
Activate TRC with machining direction right of the contour.
Allowance on the programmed contour (normal contour offset)
(optional),
e.g. to generate equidistant paths for rough finishing.
Deactivate TRC.
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