When the machine knows where the tool tip is so that the tool can be programmed from its tip regardless of its length, this is called the ____ offset.
A) tool height
B) tool change
C) clearance
D) geometric

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The tool height offset allows the machine to know the exact location of the tool tip, regardless of its length, so that the tool path can be programmed accurately. This is important for maintaining consistent cutting depths and avoiding collisions. Options B, C, and D are all types of offsets but do not specifically refer to the tool tip location.

When the Machine Knows Where the Tool Tip Is So