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sinha,

Thank you very much for your response. I searched everywhere for this answer...

That was really helpful!

Sincerely,

Hi guys,

I´ll take the opportunity to ask you something: We are implementing DNC-Max here and I know it has a ton of translators to do almost anything...
I´m transfering some headers to a Fanuc...

Hi folks!

I know that in the modern Sinumeriks (8xx) you can use CFTCP commnad to force the control to apply a constant feedrate by considering the tool center... However we have a very old HBM...

Hi there!

We just purchased a new software here to do the NC-Program management and it does support the visualization of native Mazatrol files... we don´t have any Mazak machines around here but...

Hi Castle1

Mazaks are a bit different in term of communications. The wiring is very similar but the way how the software handles with the data incoming/outcoming is a lot different. I recommend...

This problem happens when you use an old version of MP postprocessor dinamic library. Which version of MC 9.1 are you using exactly? MC 9.1 / 9.1 SP1 / 9.1 SP2? the problem is not related with...

Is there anyone here using Edge Cam in 5 axis machining. Is it good for that? What about the strategies? Does anyone here has programming Deckel MAho machines with it?

Thanks in advance.
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Hi Chris, for sure that is possible. Mastercam has a great handling with subprogs. But in order to define them into your post, it´s very complicated. It depends on a lot of variables and settings...

I usually find that G02 and G03 are defined as "circular interpolation", but I've found the odd literature that tantalisingly defines them as "parabolic interpolation",


Jimmy, it´s possible...

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Thanks Jon

-I cannot speak for the folks at CNC, but I really believe their focus is on developing the product and supplying their customers with the tools they need to use it to be successful and make money....

didn't need to take a class for FeatureCAM to create a post processor... it's very easy. Why should I have to take a class to create a post for MasterCAM ?

Jon, I have a ask for you. I don´t know...

CAMFUN,

Why don't you create a .pdf or MS Word document on MasterCAM post construction and sell it ? I'm more than happy to get my boss to pay you for it. I'd want a sample explaination to see if...

There is no step by step "Mastercam posts for Dummies" type of book in existance. The Post Processor Guide is a reference guide that is valuable to individuals that already have a basic knowledge of...

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If you like to help, can you help me write a Mastercam post processor for Mazak, which it will give me 3-digit G-code, it is native mazatrol...

Hey Doug, Thanks for share.

I already knows that web site, is from Mike Mattera. Basically, Mike Mattera is a guy that used to work at Shopware Inc., a Mastercam Reseller in Illinois, and nowadays...

Hi man! I see that you have deep doubs about CAM systems. So I´ll dispense some info for you:

1. does mastercam or procam come with postprocessors already in there programs?
R: Yes, Mastercam...

I stay very happy to can help you, David.
If you have any problem with posts for mastercam, I will stay very glad to help.
Any problem, contact me by mail.

Your brazilian friend.

David, I put in attach with this reply your post.
I create a rule in pst that when you have a move only in Z, put only FZ, when you have a move only in X or Y or both, put only FX, and when you have...

Hi David, I´m working in your post.I don´t read your reply before because a long holiday that we have here.But now all it´s Ok again.I already solve the problem.I´m testing now.Hang in there!!!!

David, what version of MC are you using?Send me the post please, and I fix for you.

Regards

Daniel

Dear friend, I wrote a very good post for Mastercam, and I willl stay glad to share with you.My post do all drill cycles in command, helical circular interpolation, and arcs in all planes: XY/YZ/XZ....

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Thanks Matt.Very cool.Exactly what I was looking.

Thanks again

And Hugs for all in emastercam forums.

Matt, I think that your file are with link broken.I can´t download.

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Thanks Matt

Gerry, I would like to mill in Mastercam, wherefore I need of surfaces.

Thanks for all the help until now.Please, if you knows about someone that have this files, tell me, please.

Hugs

Daniel

Thanks Gerry, but unfortunately, that´s formats don´t have surfaces, only lines.

Thanks for try.


Daniel