Hello, guys! I am experimenting with G-code output from my CAM application for EMC. I used this CAM programm for my old controls on waterjet machine and now I would like to keep it also for EMC.
The question is - where and how to specify the amount of compensation to be applied with G41 and G42? The CAM program automatically inserts appropriate G41 or G42 before each block of G01/G02/G03 moves and issues G40 after that. I just don't get, where the size of tool (in my case - radius of water jet) is specified? I was searcing the web, but all the places I looked are basically talking about the difference between G41 and G42 - which is left, and which is right side, and that they do not work in canned cycles and some other stuff. I looked also in EMC2 G-code reference page, where G41 and G42 commands are explained, but it also does not explain. http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode_main.html#sec:G41,-G42 Is there a way to specify the tool radius as a variable in the same line with G41 or G42? I think that this would be the most convinient way for me, because then I can save the syntax of whole G41 or G42 line in my CAM program so that I do not have to edit file by hand and also that would allow me from time to time adjust this number to meet exact size of water jet - nozzle wears out and I have to adjust to that. with best regards, Viesturs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ThinkGeek and WIRED's GeekDad team up for the Ultimate GeekDad Father's Day Giveaway. ONE MASSIVE PRIZE to the lucky parental unit. See the prize list and enter to win: http://p.sf.net/sfu/thinkgeek-promo _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
