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Posts tagged G42 from the G-Code Sprint team.

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Tool Nose Radius Compensation G41/G42 on a Lathe, Explained

A turning insert cuts with a radius, not a point, and tapers and arcs show the difference. How TNR comp works, the orientation number, and the lead-in rules.

Lawrence Arya·Jun 7, 2026·4 min

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G41 vs G42: Cutter Compensation Left vs Right

G41 offsets the cutter to the left of the path and G42 to the right. Here is how cutter compensation works, the D register, and how to engage it without a crash.

Lawrence Arya·Jun 4, 2026·4 min