I'm writing a code generator for Dialog 4. I'm studying the programming manual about cutter compensation and not finding what I need. The manual's way shows programming the edge of the part and adding the entry and exit and uses the full cutter radius for compensation, and has the gymnastics of the M70s added to the preliminary lines to ignore them, the auto lead ins, etc. I want to code the centerline of the tool, letting CAM do the offset of the toolpath and create leadin/leadout as is normal practice in CAM, and just adjust the tool for wear and part size.
Here's the question - What is the minimum I need to do to initiate G41/G42 in Dialog 4? Do I need a lead in of a specified length or angle? should it be 90° to the toolpath? What else should I know about this? Does it work like other controls?
Once I do this, can I leave the R value in the tool table blank and just use RA for small adjustments, or should I use R?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Here's the question - What is the minimum I need to do to initiate G41/G42 in Dialog 4? Do I need a lead in of a specified length or angle? should it be 90° to the toolpath? What else should I know about this? Does it work like other controls?
Once I do this, can I leave the R value in the tool table blank and just use RA for small adjustments, or should I use R?
Any help is greatly appreciated!