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EXAMPLE:
Figure 14 shows an application of the TOOL_RADIUS command.
TOOL_SIDE
PURPOSE:
TOOL_SIDE is used to specify on which side of the line TOOL_RADIUS correction is
to be performed.
USAGE:
In a Macro
No
Association
Line
The TOOL_SIDE directive is placed next to a line element on the side of the tool path
that the cutting tool is approaching from.
NOTE: TOOL_SIDE must always be used in conjunction with TOOL_RADIUS.
EXAMPLE:
Figure 14 shows an application of the TOOL_SIDE command.
Figure 14:
Use of TOOL_RADIUS and TOOL_SIDE commands
