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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    so smart of me ....
    Just remove the ".txt" extension.

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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Thank you for the file, I have renamed it to Mach3_4X.PRP and added to the Solidcam folder. I have run the GGP Tool and it finds the PREPostprocessor.
    But when I want to Generate the G-Code I get some error messages.
    -File Mach3_4x, Line 36: Variable 'trace_level' is not defined
    -File Mach3_4x, Line 37: Variable 'trace_level' is not defined
    -File Mach3_4x, Line 353: Variable 'G89' is not defined
    -File Mach3_4x, Line 358: Variable 'stepdown' is not defined
    -File Mach3_4x, Line 359: Variable 'dwell' is not defined
    -File Mach3_4x, Line 362: Variable 'dwell' is not defined
    -File Mach3_4x, Line 365: Variable 'pitch' is not defined

    What is the best way to tackle this problem?



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    From the looks of it and since I'm at the office currently and cannot really spend time on it -- all the variables need to be moved to the prp, G89 - no idea, just delete it and the whole function if you don't use it.
    Since it's been quite some time since I last dealt with the old SC PP format - I think that the prp had the same format as the new format meaning that simply finding the variables near the top of the new file and cut-pasting / moving these lines to the prp. If that does not help, drop me a line and I will take a look when I have the time.



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Hello I look for a post pro featurecam 4 axis for mach3 !!
    Help !!
    tanks



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    @mich68 - can't help you with that, sorry.
    @rufan - Did you try it ? Any luck ?



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Tanks !


    Try(Essay) with fanuc post pro ! does not work!



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Tanks jailbreaker



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Hey,

    I started implementing a new version of the post, having solidcam's new kinematics (pos_to_machine=1). As a result none of the ugly math is needed anymore for 4x and 5x movements. It also has proper drill cycles, trimmed comments and so on.
    I have posted the development files -- PostDevTestMachine.[vmid, gpp] on the github repo. The test machine is has the rotary axis parallel to Y. When development is done I will also make a version for X.
    Obviously testing is needed and any feedback appreciated.

    Cheers,



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Dear jailbreaker,

    At the moment I use the post processor "Fanuc_2013_4x" posted on this form.
    Unit now it works very well. But when I make in SC Operation Transform and generate the G-Code and open it in Mach3 it finds unknown words.
    Mach3 cannot handle the While function.
    Do you know a solution for this?

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    O1000 (SQ6MBRACKETHOLDER_MILLING.TAP)
    N1 G90 G17 G80 G40
    N2 G0 G21 G40 G49 G54 G80 G90 G91.1
    N3 G54 A-180.
    N4 T2 M06
    N5 G90 G0
    N6 G0 X-3. Y-5.998
    N7 G43 H2 G0 Z50. M3 S3714
    N8 M8
    N9 #21 = 0
    N10 WHILE [#21 LT 2] DO 1
    N11 G54 A-180. ( FM-facemill1 )
    N12 G0 A180.
    N13 (---------------------------)
    N14 (FM-FACEMILL1 - FACE-MILLING)
    N15 (---------------------------)
    N16
    N17 G0 X-3. Y-5.998 Z10.
    N18 Z2.
    N19 G1 Z-2.98 F222.817
    N20 Y55.998 F668.451
    N21 X3. Y57.2 F1336.902
    N22 Y-7.2 F668.451
    N23 X9. F1336.902
    N24 Y57.2 F668.451
    N25 X15. Y55.592 F1336.902
    N26 Y-5.592 F668.451
    N27 G0 Z10.
    N28 G91 G10 L2 P1 X-0. Y-75. Z0.
    N29 G90
    N30 #21 = #21 + 1
    N31 END 1
    N32 G91 G10 L2 P1 X-0. Y150. Z0.
    N33 G90
    N34 M9
    N35 M5
    N36 G53 Z0
    N37 G53 Y-1 X0
    N38 M30
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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Jailbreak,

    I already solved the problem by set loop_exist = "N" in the PRP file



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Good to know



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    Hi jailbreaker, Thank you for the post! much appreciated. I encounter an error in both .gpp files, don't know if it's with everyone that uses the post, or just me. But i fixed it, after it ruined a Drill (Good thing it was a cheap one haha.) (not blaming you nor nothing, I know it's a WIP, free and I it was under my own risk xD), Blaming my self for not checking before running it.

    These are the current lines in the post:

    @start_tool
    if tool_direction eq CW then
    mcode = 4
    else ; CCW
    mcode = 3
    endif

    It should read:

    @start_tool
    if tool_direction eq CW then
    mcode = 3
    else ; CCW
    mcode = 4
    endif

    CW =3, CCW= 4.. At least I was getting Sxxxx M4 and not M3.Please check if it's just me or not.

    Thank you again!



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    I've been working with jailbreaker on his Post Processor and so far it's very good, I'm using it to make my latest parts and it works very well. soon as I can I'll make a 4axis index and simultaneous machining test part and make a video so you guys can see it working



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    cutting some wraped text/pockets around Y cylinder using jailbreaker PP:





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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Yeah ! Great, Thanks !



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Hi folks, need help wit SolidCam 4 axis toolpath.
    I can not do SolidCAM generate the code for the model attached, it simply ignores the part of the model in which the tool you need beyond the center in the model

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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    sdougm, elaborate. I don't get what your problem is.



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Take a look in the picture below...
    Why solidcam ignore part inside of redline?



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Take alook in picture below



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    Default Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)

    Upload the SW file somewhere and PM me the location. I honestly have no idea what you may be doing wrong.



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