Is there a way to generate CL code in Solidcam
Hi all,
We are using solidcam and NX together in our machine shop. We have a millturn center. I have a custom made postprocessor for NX and want to use the same postprocessor for solidcam. If I can generate CL code in Solidcam, then the problem will be solved. Is there a way to generate CL code in Solidcam?
Thank you...
Re: Is there a way to generate CL code in Solidcam
Hey Guys,
Sorry for reviving a VERY old thread but I have a friend in need of a post for SolidCAM to output to APT or some type of CL data file. Any one out there can share a post or point me in the right direction?
Thanks!
Re: Is there a way to generate CL code in Solidcam
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Originally Posted by
manussim
Hi all,
We are using solidcam and NX together in our machine shop. We have a millturn center. I have a custom made postprocessor for NX and want to use the same postprocessor for solidcam. If I can generate CL code in Solidcam, then the problem will be solved. Is there a way to generate CL code in Solidcam?
Thank you...
SolidCAM have own format instead CL code. Postprocessor have two files GPP and VMID.
Re: Is there a way to generate CL code in Solidcam
Hello Danpil. I've done some research and have found out that much. I did also read that their was, at one time, a post (GPP/VMID fiels), that would output CL code. Do you have any experience with that? I have a machine that needs CL code for a specific application. We used to use Surfcam years ago but apparently something happened to the license. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Re: Is there a way to generate CL code in Solidcam
I don't think this is a good idea. Because there are drilling cycles, zero transfer cycles CYCLE 800 and other nuances. Can you share full CL code file?
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Re: Is there a way to generate CL code in Solidcam
Only need it for 3D Surfaces. Only X,Y,X AND I,J,K moves. See below for an example.
*** SHORT SAMPLE ***
PARTNO/0
UNITS/INCH
MCS/1.0000,0.0000,0.0000,0.0000,1.0000,0.0000,0.0000,0 .0000,1.0000,$
0.0000,0.0000,0.0000
MULTAX/OFF
CUTTER/0.6250,0.0000
LOADTL/2,LENGTH,0.0000,OSETNO,2
SPINDL/RPM,4500,CLW
COOLNT/FLOOD
SELECT/0
RAPID
GOTO/81.6746,-1.1313,3.0000
RAPID
GOTO/81.6746,-1.1313,0.1000
FEDRAT/IPM,20.0000
GOTO/81.6746,-1.1313,-0.7500
CUTCOM/LEFT,2
FEDRAT/IPM,45.0000
GOTO/81.7017,-1.1469,-0.7500
FEDRAT/IPM,20.0000
CIRCLE/81.2958,-0.9125,-0.7500,0.0000,0.0000,1.0000,0.4688
GOTO/81.7645,-0.9125,-0.7500
FEDRAT/IPM,45.0000
GOTO/78.8865,-0.9125,-0.7500
GOTO/78.8865,-2.4955,-0.7500
GOTO/81.7645,-2.4955,-0.7500
GOTO/81.7645,-0.9125,-0.7500
FEDRAT/IPM,20.0000
CIRCLE/81.7645,-1.3813,-0.7500,0.0000,0.0000,1.0000,0.4688
GOTO/81.2958,-1.3813,-0.7500
CUTCOM/OFF
FEDRAT/IPM,45.0000
GOTO/81.3270,-1.3813,-0.7500
GOTO/81.6746,-1.1313,-0.7500
FEDRAT/IPM,20.0000
GOTO/81.6746,-1.1313,-1.5000
CUTCOM/LEFT,2
FEDRAT/IPM,45.0000
.....
.....
......
CUTCOM/LEFT,2
FEDRAT/IPM,45.0000
GOTO/13.9465,-8.0635,-2.5000
GOTO/14.4292,-7.6415,-2.5000
GOTO/13.9465,-7.6415,-2.5000
GOTO/13.9465,-8.0635,-2.5000
GOTO/14.1111,-8.2517,-2.5000
GOTO/15.0950,-7.3915,-2.5000
GOTO/13.6965,-7.3915,-2.5000
GOTO/13.6965,-8.6142,-2.5000
GOTO/14.1111,-8.2517,-2.5000
GOTO/14.2756,-8.4400,-2.5000
GOTO/15.7608,-7.1415,-2.5000
GOTO/13.4465,-7.1415,-2.5000
GOTO/13.4465,-9.1648,-2.5000
GOTO/14.2756,-8.4400,-2.5000
GOTO/14.4402,-8.6282,-2.5000
GOTO/16.4265,-6.8915,-2.5000
GOTO/13.1965,-6.8915,-2.5000
GOTO/13.1965,-9.7155,-2.5000
GOTO/14.4402,-8.6282,-2.5000
GOTO/14.2388,-8.7540,-2.5000
FEDRAT/IPM,20.0000
CIRCLE/14.1481,-8.2941,-2.5000,0.0000,0.0000,1.0000,0.4688
GOTO/14.4566,-8.6470,-2.5000
FEDRAT/IPM,45.0000
GOTO/16.4931,-6.8665,-2.5000
GOTO/13.1715,-6.8665,-2.5000
GOTO/13.1715,-9.7705,-2.5000
GOTO/14.4566,-8.6470,-2.5000
FEDRAT/IPM,20.0000
CIRCLE/14.1481,-8.2941,-2.5000,0.0000,0.0000,1.0000,0.4688
GOTO/14.5917,-8.4454,-2.5000
CUTCOM/OFF
FEDRAT/IPM,45.0000
GOTO/14.5621,-8.4354,-2.5000
RAPID
GOTO/14.5621,-8.4354,3.0000
END
FINI