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Lathe tool setup inadequate for round insert?
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I am trying to setup a multidirectional turn tool with a round insert represented by the model in figure 1 I need the cutter compensation in the upper left corner as viewed in figure 1...
Notice on the holder tab in figure 2 there seems to be a missing dimension that controls either the width of the portion that holds the insert or the dimension that constrains the offset of the tool. I would assume cutting width would be the former but the dimension lines show the latter...
Further on the Setup tab I cannot seem to get the correct virtual tool nose position (compensation). Tip and Tip Tangent go to the upper right corner. Tip center and Insert Center go to the center of the insert. See figure 3...
What am I missing? Please advise!