Cutter Compensation G code palcement.
Cutter Compensation G code palcement.
(OP)
When using G41 and or G42 is it required that the D0 command be on the same line as the G41-G42 command? My cuurent POST pusts the D0 on its own line which is one before the G41-G42 command is used.
I am getting conflicting information from the Shop floor on the process and would like some further input.
I am getting conflicting information from the Shop floor on the process and would like some further input.





RE: Cutter Compensation G code palcement.
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RE: Cutter Compensation G code palcement.
Anyways I have edit the Post to add the "D0" command in the same line as the G41-G42 and the it appears that it will suffice. I am using RESISTERS instead of the DO being an input value at the line command.
RE: Cutter Compensation G code palcement.
The truth is G41/42 are modal commmands. On almost any machine you can put it right there with the length offset such as:
G43 Z1.1234 H12 D12
It works both places. One advantage to putting it right with the H after the tool change is if you need use a different toolnumber - it's an easy edit in one place. It looks cleaner to me as well.
Some folks like it on every G4x line - just in case they do a mid program start and want to make sure the control is using the proper offset without manually resetting it - especially if the operator is "green".
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Bill