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G42.1 Cutter comp right, programmed diameter
LinuxCNC Tormach G-code · Mill and lathe
Turns on right compensation using a diameter given in the block, not the tool table.
Format
G42.1 D [L]
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
D | Cutter diameter |
L | Lathe tool orientation 0 to 9, XZ plane only |
How it works
Modal, cutter comp group. Cancel with G40.
Example program
G20 G17 G40 G49 G54 G80 G90 G94 (INCH, SAFE START)
T1 M6 G43
S3000 M3
G0 X-1 Y3 Z-0.25
…
T1 M6 G43
S3000 M3
G0 X-1 Y3 Z-0.25
…
The full 7-line example is in the app. Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- D is a diameter here, not a tool number.
- Error in the YZ plane or if comp is already on.
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