View Full Version : Need To Increase Blend Radius.


gcrudgington
02-06-2006, 11:12 AM
Mazatrol T+, QT-20

I need a way to increase the automatic blend radius when transitioning between two straight line moves.

e.g. If I call for a .05 x 45 deg. chamfer between a vertical X move to a horizontal Z move, I want a small radius (.005") to break the sharp edge at the beginning and end of the chamfer. This creates a cosmetically nice edge that is smooth to the touch.

I know I will be able to do it by defining the chamfer with the TPR function and then calling for a .005R at the beginning and end, But I am hoping to avoid this extra step.

Very easy to do in g-code but I am struggling with Mazatrol.

Is there a parameter that controls this?

Thanks for any help.
GJC