DISCLAIMER: No guarantees are either expressed or implied that any Post Processor on this website will work on any given machine controller, including yours.Your machine controller may vary from others and therefore, adjustments to the Post Processor may be required from a knowledgeable specialist at your SOLIDWORKS or CAMWorks reseller.
Post processors are a critical part of any CAM system. The output of CAMWorks and SOLIDWORKS CAM is a g-code file. This file contains the instruction set for your parts program: the feeds, speeds, toolpath, tool changes, safety codes, and more. The most critical function of a post processor is to translate toolpaths to machine-readable code (also known as G-code), which then communicates with your CNC machine. Customization Capabilities ACCESS creates and supports customized post processors that will allow you to decrease setup times, reduce machine cycle times, and remove manual editing.
It is the responsibility of the user to make sure these files generate code that is compliant with their machines. Hawk Ridge Systems does not guarantee these files are appropriate for any machine.
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As with any new post processor, verify the code is doing what you expect before running parts on your machine. Suggested steps to verify the code include:
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- Simulating the Toolpath in SOLIDWORKS CAM/CAMWorks
- Post process the code
- A list of some common items to verify in the posted code include:
- Tool Numbers
- Tool Offsets – Do the Height (H) and Diameter (D) Offsets match your machine
- Work Offsets are correct (G54 etc)
- Suitable Clearance and Rapid Planes
- Backplot the code with the relevant machine settings in the NC Editor (CIMCO)
- Simulate the toolpath on your controller and check for errors
- Dry run the program at low feedrates and RPMs without material and in free space (away from vises, chucks, fixtures and stock material) and watch to verify machine movements and be ready to stop the machine at any time. Ensure the Optional Stop switch is On (if applicable). Again, it is the responsibility of the user to make sure these files generate code that is compliant with their machines. Hawk Ridge Systems does not guarantee these files are appropriate for any machine.
Again, it is the responsibility of the user to make sure these files generate code that is compliant with their machines. Hawk Ridge Systems does not guarantee these files are appropriate for any machine.