Originally Posted by
guypb
I have been working with a client in the USA using MasterCAM & Prod+ on a Haas with WIPS this last week.
Prod+ has an off the shelf Haas post processor which can be purchased with Prod+, however we have found that the off the shelf post needs a few tweaks to make it fully compatible with the WIPS macro variables - we will be documenting the changes based on trials from last week.
With regards to programming, all the functions you require with regards to setup, tool wear/breakage, inspection and adaptive machining are available within Mastercam Prod+, however note that the program output is a completely different to the set of macros used with WIPS. (It does not utilise the Renishaw 9000 series Easyset & Inspection Plus macros)
When you post process from MasterCAM Prod+, all the programs and supporting macros will be produced as a single program with many subprograms appended. I am pretty confident given the macro structure that they all the subprograms have to be run off the machine memory rather than a USB but I can get clarification on that.
If you want to get real time reports of the dimensions you are measuring, you will need to use CNC Reporter and connect a PC to the RS232 port. This will create CMM style reports, charts & SPC however all in real time.