By default, the standard toolpath is drawn, but clicking the Draw Compensated Toolpath
button displays the compensated toolpath.
The examples show an offset area clearance toolpath created with the different types of cutter compensation.
No Cutter Compensation — This toolpath has no cutter compensation. Since there is no compensated toolpath, this option is not available and you can only draw the standard toolpath.
Draw Toolpath with Wear Compensation — This toolpath has wear cutter compensation applied. The areas where cutter compensation is applied are bold.
Draw Toolpath with Wear Compensation — This toolpath has wear cutter compensation applied, but it is not correct. The areas of concern are red. The areas where cutter compensation is applied successfully are bold. In this case, the toolpath has inappropriate leads and links and there are no bold areas.
Draw Toolpath with Full Radius Compensation — This toolpath has full radius cutter compensation applied. The areas where cutter compensation is applied are bold.
Draw Toolpath with Full Radius Compensation — This toolpath has full radius cutter compensation applied, but it is not correct. The areas of concern are red. The areas where cutter compensation is applied successfully are bold. In this case, the toolpath has inappropriate leads and links and there are no bold areas.