Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
I've tried all of the solidcam-mach3 post processors available on this site. I haven't found one that produces usable GCODE. I'm running SW14. The Mach3 is driving a Gecko G540 and zenbot table. Prior to this, I was using MastercamX5 and aside from the issue of having to retool after every SW edit, the GCODE from MCX5 was valid and usable.
Also... in my relentless desperation, I went through the entire solidcam postprocessor library and tried each one. Nothing gave me the GCODE I needed.
It would be extremely helpful to find a solidcam-mach3 postprocessor that works right. Anyone? Anyone? Beuller? Somebody?
And... there you have it. Thanks in advance gang!
Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
Faunc should work with mach3
Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
Thanks, but the Fanuc produced unusable gcode. My ol' MCX5 spit out pretty good code. I only had to delete the last 2 lines. Just wished it were the MC FOR SW version.
But everything else I've tried produces strange issues, including both x,y alignment and scaling of the feed rates. I don't know how to edit the .gpp, or else, I'd give it a shot.
Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
@zoidal I am running the same version of SW/SC have had issues finding a post that isn't a mess as well.
My version of solidcam came with a tormach post it works decently well but still requires cleanup which I imagine similar to your Mastercam annoyance. The only problem with the tormach post on my machine is getting facetting on arcs.
I'm about ready to break down and figure out how to edit a gpp.
Let's get to the bottom of this.
Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
Hello Zoidal
did you find a working postprocessor?
I am also looking for a good working postprocessor for sollidcam mach3 for my Emco machine.
Please let me know
Thanks
Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
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Originally Posted by
cam1
Hi:
Goto SolidCam in program directory.Expand folder and place post (.gpp extension and .mac machine file) into GPP folder. This is the correct location. You can then configure the program in SolidCam settings to use this as a default(browse and point to mach3.gpp or whatever the name of the post). Whenever you open a new part, you can pick a different post from the CAM definition heading in the main menu bar.
regards
...SolidCam/SolidCam2014/Gpptool there is no GPP folder. Thanks for advice anyway
Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
Re: Post Processor for SolidCAM and Mach3
Hello, can anyone help ... I want to make a similar code in solidcam
Linc
When I try to do g-code I get a mistake that this code is not for a 4-axis mill . I want to move only on axes X and Z. The Y axis must always be 0.0000! How can I do it in solidcam?Maybe there is a special setup in cam programms ?