OFFSETS
Available Range
Standard vs Extended Work Offset Range
Z-AXIS AND MULTIPART SETUP
Variable Height
Tool Length Offsets
PROGRESSIVE SETUP
SUMMARY
Chapter 14
CUTTER RADIUS OFFSET
BENEFITS
PROGRAM DATA
Address D
Offset Memory Types
Equidistant Toolpath
Cutting Direction
WORKING WITH RADIUS OFFSET
D-offset Number
Look-Ahead Type Offset
INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Cutter Diameter
Effects of Machining
Scrap Prevention
ACTUAL OFFSET SETTING
Programmed Tool Size
External Offset Settings
Internal Offset Settings
Conclusion
USING OFFSET MEMORY TYPES
Geometry and Wear Offsets
Offset Memory - Type A
Offset Memory - Type B
Offset Memory - Type C
PROGRAMS FROM COMPUTER
Mastercam Example
SOLVING PROBLEMS
Alarm Number 041
Insufficient Clearance
Cutter Radius Too Large
Contour Start / End Error
CHANGE of TOOL DIAMETER
Units Conversion
Chapter 15
TOOLS FOR CNC LATHES
PROGRAMMMING LATHE TOOLS
Zero Wear Offset
Feedrate Error
Prevention
TOOL NUMBERS
TOOL TURRET
TOOL HOLDERS
Standards
Identification
ISO and ANSI
Gage Insert
Other Tool Holders
CUTTING INSERTS
Insert Shape Identification
ISO Unique Identification
ANSI Unique Identification
Grades, Coating and Chip Breakers
CHANGING AN INSERT
Corner Radius Change
TOOL CHANGING
LATHE CHUCK
Chuck Clamp and Unclamp
Chuck Pressure
SELECTION OF JAWS
Hard Jaws
Soft Jaws
Chapter 16
LATHE OFFSETS
Lathe Geometry
Machine Zero
Part Zero
Tool Reference Point
WORK SETUP
Definitions
Geometry Offset
The R and T Columns
