see the excellent book " cnc programming handbook 3ed by peter smid page 409
or in the following link to version 2 of the book , section 41 , pg 393 https://www.dropbox.com/s/hujpvl8yvk5lbc8/CNC%20Programming%20Handbook.pdf?dl=0 On 13 February 2016 at 16:35, Gene Heskett <[email protected]> wrote: > On Saturday 13 February 2016 06:08:49 Sarah Armstrong wrote: > > > why not mirror parts using G41 G42 far quicker > > Zero documentation of that potential usage in the pdf docs? The next > person to see that code would shake his head at such convolution. I'm > looking at it, and would read that as applying a fixed offset, not a > dynamic one. And that doesn't pass the "does it make sense" test here. > > From that pdf: > === > G41 <D-> (left of programmed path) > G42 <D-> (right of programmed path) > • D - tool number > > The D word is optional; if there is no D word the radius of the currently > loaded tool will be used (if no tool is loaded and no D > word is given, a radius of 0 will be used). > > If supplied, the D word is the tool number to use. This would normally be > the number of the tool in the spindle (in which case > the D word is redundant and need not be supplied), but it may be any > valid tool number. > === > Note the word "radius". > > Now Sarah, you wouldn't mention it unless you've done it. so please > explain. :) > > Cheers, Gene Heskett > -- > "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: > soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." > -Ed Howdershelt (Author) > Genes Web page <http://geneslinuxbox.net:6309/gene> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance > APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month > Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now > Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=272487151&iu=/4140 > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > -- The information contained in this message is confidential and is intended for the addressee only. If you have received this message in error or there are any problems please notify the originator immediately. The unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this message is strictly forbidden. This mail and any attachments have been scanned for viruses prior to leaving the RcTechnix network. RcTechnix will not be liable for direct, special, indirect or consequential damages arising from alteration of the contents of this message by a third party or as a result of any virus being passed on. RcTechnix reserves the right to monitor and record e-mail messages being sent to and from this address for the purposes of investigating or detecting any unauthorised use of its system and ensuring effective operation. (c) RcTechnix ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=272487151&iu=/4140 _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
