I'm new to CNC. Can you help me get the correct post processor for my machine?
It's an ESAB. Old one. Plasma. I have an example of a .cnc file that works in raw gcode output: [url]https://pastebin.com/arr9WJt0[/url] The person we normally have cut out parts is in jail, so I need to figure out how to do this on my own. He used solid works and pronest 8 to generate the file. I managed to get a hypertherm post processor setup in fusion 360 and have created the part design in rhinoceros 5 output as .dxf. It created this: [url]https://pastebin.com/B1WqetWh[/url] I was told by a professional in Canada that I need to locate the specific post processor for the machine. Again, totally green, don't know quite what I'm doing, but I think I might be able to wing it. Is there not a way to customize the output I generated from fusion 360 and tailor it to the settings (gcode) within the file that works? I.e., [url]https://pastebin.com/arr9WJt0[/url]
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Re: I'm new to CNC. Can you help me get the correct post processor for my machine?
Not sure if you solved this yet, but if you check out this video it shows how easy it is to edit a post:
https://www.nyccnc.com/vs-code-editing-posts/
Doesn't hurt to know a bit about javascript, but you can figure out what's going on pretty easily.
Starting a post from scratch won't be so easy, but just find one that's kind of close and make the edits you need.
Hope this helps,
Dan
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Re: I'm new to CNC. Can you help me get the correct post processor for my machine?
Hello Vxlszqpn - I work for Hypertherm CAM - if you have an Esab you will have a post for an Esab, not a Hypertherm :-) if you scoot over to our website we have something that may interest you in Hypertherm ProNest LT - it is cheap as chips and should drive your machine. you can message me if you are at all interested or need to find out more. Thanks, Kieran, Hypertherm
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