Chamfer Width & Chamfer Tip Offset

[richardsalzman]

I recently started having problem where the chamfer width appears wider than what I programmed for chamfer width.  I am fairly certain that problem is that the tip of the chamfer mill was broken, and I unknowingly measured the tool height with a broken tip.  

It is my understand that the chamfer width (see below) is the width of the chamfer and the chamfer tip offset simply allows you to use more than just the tip of the chamfer mill.  A larger number for the chamfer tip offset moves the tool lower BUT does not change the chamfer width.  

Can you please confirm that this is correct?

Thanks... Richard

[a.laasW8M6T · Accepted solution]

Yes, that is correct

The tooltips that appear when you hover over something in the toolpath dialogue are normally pretty descriptive

You will definitely get a bigger than expected chamfer if you touch off on a chipped chamfer tool.

[richardsalzman]

Thanks Andrew.  I did read the descriptions and was pretty sure I knew what was happening, but I just wanted verify.  Have a great night.

Richard