Tool offsets
8.16 Additive offsets
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5398-1BP10-2BA0
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8.16.1 Select offsets (via DL numbers)
Function
Setup value:
The setup value is defined optionally by the machine manufacturer in MD.
Same tool edge:
The same tool edge is used for 2 bearing seats (see example). Compensation can be made
for a location-dependent measurement error occurring as a result of machining forces, etc.
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Location 1Location 2
Fine offset:
Location-dependent allowances can be made for over/under-dimensioning.
Parameters
Machine data are used to activate and define the number of additive offsets. Please refer to
the machine manufacturer's instructions.
Example
N110 T7 D7
;The tool turret is positioned at location 7
;D7 and DL=1 are activated and traversed in the next block
N120 G0 X10 Z1
;N120
N130 G1 Z-6
N140 G0 DL=2 Z-14
;DL=2 is activated in addition to D7 and traversed
;in the next block
N150 G1 Z-21
N160 G0 X200 Z200
;Approach tool change point
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