Post Processor needed for Multicam Series II (AXYZ board)

[Ross_N]

Hello
I need a post processor to run some older Multicam (Australia) Series II routers.

I have recently acquired two older routers. Both currently have AXYZ Corp (Canada) boards running .rdy files from AXYZ's ToolPath software on an ancient PC running Windows 98. I may eventually upgrade the controllers, but am keen to get cutting as they are.

ToolPath happily converts 2D DXF's which run fine but I'm having trouble with 3D files. I suspect the post processor I have used so far is to blame. I'm modelling in Solidworks 2019 and creating tool paths using the Solidworks CAM add-in, posting using one of the Fanuc post processors included in Solidworks.

Unfortunately, the nc files I have loaded into ToolPath have been mangled beyond recognition. The mangled nc files (converted to .rdy format) will still happily load and run on the router.

The machines have the following boards:
- No ATC machine (older of the two): AXYZ AMC0002B
- ATC machine (more recent of the two): AXYZ AMC004G (serial number AMC4G-RR-0027) + AUTO TOOLCHANGE ROBOT SYSTEMS SRM 1099

The Multicam guide for these machines states the following:

NC (G-Code) Specifications:
The controller on the MultiCam machines will accept G-Codes (or NC Codes) delivered through the ToolPath
software to the machine. The controller is based on generic Fanuc G-Codes. Detailed specifications and sample
code is available upon request.
1. The ToolPath G-Code input filter will perform linear, circular and helical interpolation
2. Multicam ToolPath handles G-Codes in the same fashion as it does DXF codes, i.e as a foreign Cad-
System drawing. Files are converted to a propriety file format prior to transmitting to the machine.
3. Commands that activate and deactivate (G or M codes) appliances are ignored.
4. POSTs developed for the Multicam Controller should be non-modal. Movement commands must always
be represented by the correct X, Y or Z position for each line of code.
5. Following is a list of acceptable codes:
G00 Rapid motion (e.g. G00 X100.0 Y100.0)
G01 Motion at feed rate (e.g. G01 X100.0)
G02 Circular interpolation clockwise (e.g. G03 X100.0 Y100.0 I0.0 J0.0)
G03 Circular interpolation anti-clockwise (e.g. G03 X100.0 Y100.0 I0.0 J0.0)
I Absolute X value for arc centre. The value for I must be in absolute form if the X and Y coordinates
are in absolute form
J Absolute Y value for arc centre. The value for J must be in absolute form if the X and Y coordinates
are in absolute form
Nx Block number where x is a numerical value. Not required but may be used.
M12 Start of shape
M0 End of shape
R Radius parameter in lieu of arc centre co-ordinates (I and J codes)
M62 Machine Pause
T0# Tool command where # may be a value from 1 to 8.

Can anyone help? Thanks very much!

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[MrSolution]

Hello

Mail me at maniac.cnc@gmail.com

Regards

[Ross_N]

Thanks MrSolution
Emailed...

In the meantime I downloaded the SW + AXYZ post processor the kind folk over at Hawk Ridge Systems have made available for download. First air cut using it seems to have behaved. So at risk of preempting any issues down the track a big thanks goes to Hawk Ridge Systems!