Tool offsets
8.1 General notes
During program execution, the control fetches the offset data from the tool files and corrects
the tool path individually for different tools.
Enter tool offsets into the offset memory
In the offset memory enter the following:
• Geometric dimensions based on wear: length, radius.
• Tool type with the tool parameters for drill, milling tool and grinding, turning or special
• Length of cutting edge
8.1.2
Tool offsets in the control's offset memory
Which tool offsets are stored in the control's offset memory?
In the offset memory enter the following:
• Geometrical dimensions: length, radius.
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