The tool has a theoretical tip
and a real one.
Working with the theoretical tool tip.
Working with the real tool tip.
Theoretical tool tip.
Real tool tip.
When working with the theoretical tip, machining ridges remain. To prevent
this, the CNC works with the real tip.
To work with the theoretical tool tip, the CNC must know the calibration point
of that tool (location code) in order to be able to apply tool radius
compensation.
Knowing the location code, the CNC can
compensate for the shaded part (radius
compensation).
If the wrong location code is entered, the error increases instead of being
compensated.