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SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
Hi,
I am in the process of "inheriting" a SCM tech machining center for wood. The previous owner is quite set in his ways and only knows one method for each thing he does with the machine.
Basically, we either write programs from scratch using xilog plus, or create text/vector stuff in autocad, save as R12 DXF, open in Xilog, save as PGM and then open at the machine.
This works well enough, except when making more complex things, as described in this post:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/autode...ml#post1053694
My question is whether it is true that the machine will only understand PGM files created by xilog, or if there are any alternatives that you guys might recommend to simplify processes and/or get the most out of the machine. I now need to get it to cut out a pig shape (attached), and it is proving near impossible!
Thanks a lot for any help :-)
Re: SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
Hi,
Can you please relink the file it seems the link is dead.
Thanks in advance!
Ross.
Re: SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
Hi Ross,
Luckily I was able to take care of this task, which has repeatedly appeared since I posted that original question. Basically, it was done as Gerry suggested, exploding, converting splines to plines and saving in DXF2000 version :-)
cheers
Re: SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
hi there , i noticed that u know a lot about scm pratix s5 machines , and am seeking your help . i wanna run a logo from auto cad to xilog plus or from alpha cam to xilog plus . but i dont know how to make a post processor for it .plus to be honest ,am really new to this ,if u tell me the steps it will be great so i can put that machine to use , as my boss sucks at computers hahaahaha and all what he was able to do is make kitchen cabinets in that machine , and does all the rest manually , which i find stupid .please help me to use that machine to its maximum .thanks in advance , and looking forward to hearing from you .here is my email adress [email protected] . please send me any articles or videos that will help me understand how to operate the machine and make post proccesor for it .or send me one if u have it .
Re: SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
hello, u can do the logo of three basic ways:
1 - creating a DXF file Autocad 2000 (using only line, arc, circle and polyline) and opening the DXF in Xilog Plus or importing for Xilog Maestro.
2 - Create the logo directly on Xilog Maestro.
3 - Use of a Cad-Cam software (Solid Top, AlphaCam, Giotto, Genius, Pro-Engineer, Master-Cam and others) that has already been developed a Post-Processor for Xilog.
Sorry my english, because I not speak english. I speak Portuguese, Italian, Spanish.
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Re: SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
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the_eraser
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I'm afraid I can't help you with the post processor. All the software I have was bought original from the manufacturer, so the post processor was part of the deal. If it's only a logo, and you have autocad, you should be able to save as DXF from autocad, and open from Xilog Plus or Xilog Maestro. That way you don't have to worry about the post processor. Let me know if you need a hand with this.
Marcos
Re: SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
Have anyone tried Autodesk Fusion 360? Have no idea what would be the best way to convert the codes from Autodesk fusion to something readable by Xilog
Re: SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
WinXIso, which should come with Xilog.
Re: SCM tech, alternatives to Xilog plus?
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Originally Posted by
aaronboo
Have anyone tried Autodesk Fusion 360? Have no idea what would be the best way to convert the codes from Autodesk fusion to something readable by Xilog
How extesion generate for Autodesk Fusion 360. Because for the Xilog is necessary extesion: .pgm or pgmx, or .xxl