[Dennis Fletcher]

Has anyone tried using the tool comp in mach 3;
I use it in mach 2 and I can see in the toolpath display where the tool comp'ed path is different than the non-comp'ed path (a profile cut around my part, done once without comp then again with)

But in mach 3 it showes the same path with and without tool comp.

Maybe my lead-in moves are incorrect.

Also, does moving the Z axis alone (without X & Y) turn tool comp OFF?

Thanks
Dennis

[ger21]

Mach3 doesn't show the comped path until you cycle start. The green run path will be on the comped path. Be sure to turn on advanced comp, I think it's in ports and pins under mill options. Mach3's advanced comp is much better than Mach 2's. And no, Z only moves won't turn it off, only a G40 will.

[ger21]

I think eventually the display will be changed to the way Mach2 does it btw.

[Dennis Fletcher]

Thanks Gerry Good to know.