587,163 active members*
3,457 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
Results 1 to 20 of 30

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Posts
    1424

    Re: Post Processors ?

    Well the H1 is the height offset of the tool, which would be set with G43. It should be in the same line as a G43. But that is not the only issue...

    It is really weird to set that offset in anything other than a tool change line (i.e. M06), as changing the offset generally only happens when the tool changes, and that line has the height set at 0.1", so it could be a disaster waiting to happen if you tried to fix it by simply putting a G43 in front of it.

    Is there a tool change line (M06) in the line before it?
    Tim
    Tormach 1100-3, Grizzly G0709 lathe, Clausing 8520 mill, SolidWorks, HSMWorks.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    294

    Re: Post Processors ?

    This is why I don't understand the Mach post processor not working...it's from the PP FAQ:

    Will my CAM systems Mach3 postprocessor work with PathPilot?

    Yes, it will. PathPilot and Mach3 share the same syntax, with the exception of subroutine programming.

    Has this changed? Is there a new post?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    97

    Re: Post Processors ?

    Quote Originally Posted by C*H*U*D View Post
    This is why I don't understand the Mach post processor not working...it's from the PP FAQ:

    Will my CAM systems Mach3 postprocessor work with PathPilot?

    Yes, it will. PathPilot and Mach3 share the same syntax, with the exception of subroutine programming.

    Has this changed? Is there a new post?
    If it was legally formatted g-code coming out of the same post processor, it won't have a problem. Mach let you get away with some "illegal" formatting, PP won't. That's why you're having the issue.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    294

    Re: Post Processors ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Philbobb View Post
    If it was legally formatted g-code coming out of the same post processor, it won't have a problem. Mach let you get away with some "illegal" formatting, PP won't. That's why you're having the issue.
    So then, what Tormach said in the FAQ is incorrect. PathPilot will not work with the Mach post processor for SprutCAM.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Posts
    97

    Re: Post Processors ?

    I would call Tormach to see if they have an updated post, or if they can tell you how to modify it.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    294

    Re: Post Processors ?

    I have contacted them...I'll reply here with what they say.

Similar Threads

  1. Post processors....
    By jame5m28 in forum Uncategorised CAM Discussion
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 02-19-2024, 01:07 AM
  2. post processors?
    By john_t_h in forum Syil Products
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 11-26-2018, 05:01 AM
  3. how do I set my post processors
    By Alan0166 in forum BobCad-Cam
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-04-2015, 08:15 AM
  4. What are post processors?
    By raworkshop in forum CNC (Mill / Lathe) Control Software (NC)
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 11-20-2009, 12:10 PM
  5. post processors
    By Turn Man in forum Uncategorised CAM Discussion
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 05-30-2004, 07:13 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •