Tool length compensation (TLC)

	The use of this feature requires the license for the extension package "Transformations". It is not included in the scope of the standard license.

#TLC ON [ <delta_tool_length> ] Selection TLC (modal)
#TLC OFF Deselection TLC (modal)

<delta_tool_length> Tool length difference in [mm].

TLC enables NC programs that have been created by a programming system and consider a specific tool length to be used in a machine even if the tool length has changed. It must be noted that new offsets or radii of the tools may not be corrected.

	The TLC function may not be selected when RTCP is active.

Tool length compensation (TLC) 3: — Fig. 16.2: At change of tool length TLC in each cycle transforms∆L.

Programming example

N10 #TLC ON [15] (Selection of TLC with extended tool, WZL =15 mm)
N20 .
.N100 #TLC OFF (De-selection of TLC)
N200 #TLC ON [-20] (Selection of TLC with shortened tool, WZL = -20 mm)
N210 .
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N300 #TLC OFF (De-selection of TLC)
N200 M30