 Buiding a solidcam post processor | |
The mach web site says use the fanuc processor as their is no post processor for solidcam.
I did as follows:
1. Copied the two fanuc files and renamed them as mach3.
2. I then loaded them as my default processor.
3. Checked they worked.
4. Examined the G Code produced on a simple shape.
5. Loaded it into mach3 and viewed the tool path.
6. If it is full of looping circle change the general property in Mach3 to W mode to incremental.
7. Delete part of the post processor you think you do not need or change a setting. Be carful to keep several backups so you can roll back if necessary.
8. Then go back to step 4 and test.
Make small changes so you post processor evolves. That fact you do not know what the effect of your change does not matter, for if you make small changes and check you can undo them.
Doug Henry |