587,758 active members*
2,969 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Thread: problem with tool offsets

Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. 04-06-2011, 11:22 PM #1
    homerswitch
    homerswitch is offline Registered
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    17

    problem with tool offsets

    I am having a problem with the tool offsets. The part was drawn with solidedge 2d. I have no problem importing the file into lazycam and setting the layers up for cut depth and tool selection, but when I post the g-code to mach3 it seems to cut with the tool centered on the lines instead of offsetting to the side of the line.
    The part is a hexagonal hole in a rectangular plate, but instead of cutting the hex to the right size it is cutting oversized by the radius of the tool. The layer shows the selected tool (1/4" endmill), and I have the same tool selected in mach3.
    Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 04-06-2011, 11:34 PM #2
    ger21
    ger21 is offline Community Moderator
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Posts
    35538
    Do you have LazyCAM Pro? The free version doesn't do tool offsets.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 04-07-2011, 12:00 AM #3
    homerswitch
    homerswitch is offline Registered
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    17

    Smile

    Ger21,
    No, I am using the free version. I guess it's time to pony up. Thanks for the quick answer, been racking my brain on this all day.

    Thanks!
    -homer
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. setting the tool data and the tool offsets
    By Michael82 in forum Mazak, Mitsubishi, Mazatrol
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 05-01-2022, 03:10 AM
  2. tool offsets and tool changes in mach3
    By Justin Cavender in forum DIY CNC Router Table Machines
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-12-2011, 03:19 PM
  3. 21iT: Using 2 offsets for 1 tool:Machine stops for tool change
    By gnmachine in forum Fanuc
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-01-2011, 03:10 PM
  4. best way to maintain tool offsets - tool set changes
    By pld0vr in forum Haas Mills
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 05-22-2010, 07:28 PM
  5. PROBLEM CHANGING TOOL OFFSETS
    By bmlw in forum Fanuc
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 02-08-2010, 06:53 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules