> On 09/07/2020 03:24 PM, Leonardo Marsaglia wrote: > > Is it any advantage in using cutter compensation when programming the > > g-code using CAM? Because since I've started working with CAM for my > > turning programs I like to let the software do all the compensation. By the > > way, I'm talking only about lathe programs. I don't know if this could be > > an advantage for the mill machine user. > > > > > The advantage is you can adjust the size of the part or > compensate for tool wear without recreating the G-code. > This is less of an issue today than when G-code programs > came on punched paper tapes.
For me it still sound like a very good idea fine tuning diameter instead of changing the g-code. _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
