Miller/cutter radius compensation right

Command	G42
Cancellation	G40

The function G42 switches on the miller/cutter radius compensation. The tool is located to the right of the workpiece in the direction of movement.

Miller/cutter radius compensation right 1:

Figure 2: Radius compensation right

	Cutter radius compensation does not apply to full circles The cutter radius compensation does not support full circles. Full circles have to be split into semicircles, for example. If a change is to be made from G41 to G42, then a G40 should be programmed between the two movements.