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Tool Offsets
« on: July 01, 2006, 04:34:28 PM »
Most likely I am just confused, but i thought LC was able to offset the cutting path by half the tool diameter. (inside or outside) I can not seem to get this to work. the only tool setting i see related to the path chain is a tool number option. I don't see a diameter setting anywhere. i assumed this tool number was a reference to the M3 tool database. Changing the tool NUMBER does not seem to do anything. I think i have configured the correct tool size in M3 but to no avail.

Any guidance??

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Re: Tool Offsets
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2006, 09:30:53 PM »
There is a way but it is using the Cutter comp in Mach3.... Check the G41/42 Cutter Comp mode and you should have it working
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Re: Tool Offsets
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2007, 08:59:19 AM »
There is a way but it is using the Cutter comp in Mach3.... Check the G41/42 Cutter Comp mode and you should have it working

Where do I find that option?  I have Mach3 Version R2.0.021.  I'm Using LazyCAM and telling it to cut on the left and right sides of the lines, but in the gcode it produces I only see a G40, never a G41 or G42.

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Re: Tool Offsets
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2007, 11:34:18 PM »
Under File you should see posting options. In there you can check (Use G41/42)

hope that helps
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Re: Tool Offsets
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2007, 12:15:55 AM »
Hi, FastCote

In Mach3 set tool settings in tool table, Offsets screen, bottom right.

Hope this Helps, Chip