Option File Generator HelpOutput Type
Newer 4 and 5-axes machines now have the option to compensate for the tool length and the pivot distance at the control and the tape data to be in the tool tip coordinates, like in the Cincinnati machines.
Select the desired option below for the combination of either tool length or pivot or both to be compensated.
Default - recommended option
Gantry
Other - will allow more specialilzed tool tip control settings
The output contents of XYZ in the tape file for multi axes machines, can be tool-tip or offset by tool length and pivot point. Default option, is tool-tip meaning XYZ are adjusted by programmed tool length and any offset distance. Gantry option, is for 5-axes head/head machines tools that support the tool-tip XYZ output. The controller at your machine tool will adjust for tool length and pivot distance. Other option, gives you a choice to select only the tool length or pivot distance adjustment or output input part coordinates for XYZ as supported by your machine tool.
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Option File Generator Help
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