Originally Posted by
behindpropeller
For everything that I have made with our TM-2 so far, I have used in computer cutter comp.
I'm curious how cutter compensation relates to tools measured with the toolsetter.
Lets say I measure a .250" endmill and it comes out at .240". I understand that the computer driven cutter comp gives me .005 of stock uncut.
So now when I program with cutter comp and the tool is measured .240 does the haas just fix that?
I'm still learning, so these questions may be trivial.
Thanks
Tim
Depending on what your making it is known that standard endmills are .001 to .002 undersized in diameter unless you buy NC Qualified.
IMPO I use a finish endmill to Interpolate an arc rather than using a to size endmill. Doing this you can adjust the Comp for tool wear and always be sure your radii are correct.
Are you making things as a hobby or for customers??
Toby D.
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