Worked scenario
Base example
Target finished tab width or measured sheet thickness is 3 mm. All other inputs remain at the base values.
| Input | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Target finished tab width or measured sheet thickness | 3 | mm |
| Full kerf width | 0.15 | mm |
| Total clearance | 0.05 | mm |
Calculated results
| Result | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drawn internal slot width | 2.9 | mm |
| Drawn external tab width | 3.15 | mm |
| Path offset magnitude | 0.075 | mm |
Worked scenario
Smaller first input
Target finished tab width or measured sheet thickness is 2.4 mm. All other inputs remain at the base values.
| Input | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Target finished tab width or measured sheet thickness | 2.4 | mm |
| Full kerf width | 0.15 | mm |
| Total clearance | 0.05 | mm |
Calculated results
| Result | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drawn internal slot width | 2.3 | mm |
| Drawn external tab width | 2.55 | mm |
| Path offset magnitude | 0.075 | mm |
Worked scenario
Larger first input
Target finished tab width or measured sheet thickness is 3.6 mm. All other inputs remain at the base values.
| Input | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Target finished tab width or measured sheet thickness | 3.6 | mm |
| Full kerf width | 0.15 | mm |
| Total clearance | 0.05 | mm |
Calculated results
| Result | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drawn internal slot width | 3.5 | mm |
| Drawn external tab width | 3.75 | mm |
| Path offset magnitude | 0.075 | mm |
Cut a test slot and tab, measure both after cooling, then adjust the measured full kerf rather than guessing a machine-wide constant.