ACU-RITE MILLPWRG2 - Manual (Page 67)

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Diameter Offset in Tool Table
When you activate a tool, you automatically activate the length offset
and diameter values recorded on the Tool Table (DRO mode only
activates a tool when GO is pressed). When a tool is activated, the
length offset is applied immediately to provide an accurate Z axis
position display.
The active diameter value is important when you program
compensated moves and use cycles with built-in tool compensation.
If tool diameter is correct, compensated moves and cycles are
performed accurately.
Enter tool-length offsets and tool diameter values on the numbered
lines of the Tool Table. The numbered lines on the Tool Table identify
the tool number (T-Code) that activates those values.
On machines equipped with collet-type tool holders, it is impractical to
use the Tool Table to store tool-length offsets. You can set tool-length
offset at tool change. Tool Table diameters are still required for
compensated moves and when using cycles that have built-in
compensation.