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G42 Cutter compensation right
Brother Speedio G-code · Mill
Offsets the tool to the right of the path. Gives conventional milling with a right hand cutter.
Format
G42 D X Y
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
D | Offset number |
X Y | Lead-in move |
How it works
Modal. Cancel with G40.
Example program
G00 X-1. Y3. (START POINT)
G01 Z-.25 F10. (DEPTH)
G42 D01 X0 F20. (COMP ON)
Y0 (CUT SIDE)
…
G01 Z-.25 F10. (DEPTH)
G42 D01 X0 F20. (COMP ON)
Y0 (CUT SIDE)
…
The full 5-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Same lead-in rules as G41.
Related codes
G42 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fanuc | Cutter compensation right |
| Haas NGC | Cutter compensation right |
| Mazak (EIA) | Cutter radius compensation right |
| Okuma OSP | Cutter radius compensation right |
| Mitsubishi M70 M80 | Cutter radius comp right |
| Siemens 840D 828D | Tool radius compensation right |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Radius compensation right |
| Fagor 8055 8065 | Tool radius compensation right |
| LinuxCNC Tormach | Cutter compensation right |
| Mach3 Mach4 | Cutter comp right |
| Centroid CNC12 Acorn | Cutter compensation right |
| Hurco WinMax (NC) | Cutter compensation right |
| Fadal | Cutter radius compensation right, conventional |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Nose radius compensation right |
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