Miller/cutter radius compensation right

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

Miller/cutter radius compensation right 2:

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.