Here's something I could use some help on.
How do you set up tool offset?
Here is what I've done so far - read the book - Yep
Searched here and Yahoo - Yep.
And, I have set up a tool in the
Tool Table, given it: a name, a diameter, z offset (0) material, etc.
Used the ENTER key and even Saved the Table.
Selected the Tool Number, and then went to the
Offsets Tab (ALT5).
Checked that I had the tool number selected and the diameter was the same.
BUT THEN, I note the
Program Extrema (on
ToolPath Alt4) doesn't change indicating the offset is there!
I've been playing with the wizards for circle cutting. When I use the wizard and change the offsets, the
Program Extrema DO change - reflecting the change in offset.
I note that an M code is in the code when I use the wizard. I checked it and its for a
tool change. Is that what sets the offset? I want to set offset in MACH2, not the cad file.
Help!!!! What step am I missing? Is there something I need to do in config?
ANYbody? TIA - Jim