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pcsimp · #1 03-21-2005, 08:28 AM

We have recently installed a Bridgeport Series2 with a Boss9 controller. Our toolpath program VisualMill has a Boss4 postprocessor. Is running a Boss4 postprocessor sufficient for basic machining on a Boss9 controller.

I am glad I found this forum.

Thank You

machintek · #2 03-21-2005, 08:33 AM

In theory there is a compatability mode built into the BOSS 9. You can tell it to run BOSS 4 type programs. I never tried it to see how it would work. The BOSS 9 uses a decimal point in the feed rate and has many more powerful canned cycles. Also the BOSS 9 can hoild more than one program but must have a program name at the beginning and a M30 at the end. Why not get a ost or can this one be modified?

George

pcsimp · #3 03-21-2005, 08:56 AM

VisualMill must not get many requests for Boss9. Their response to my request for Boss9 was we have a Boss4. The Posts can be modified. If I knew what to update, I could try it myself.

Thanks for the reply

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