Tool length setting
Tool length setting (subroutine L9862)
Subroutine L9862 is used to measure the effective length of a cutting
tool. The Tool length measurement cycle is suitable for on-centre
setting of tools such as drills and ball-end mills, and for off-centre
setting of tools such as face mills and end mills.
Description
Tool length is measured while the tool is rotating. The figure shows
the two cycle types.
Length setting
with no R25=y
input
38
Length setting
with R25=y
input
2
1
R25=y