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  1. #1
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    MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    Hi, I have been editing my code for about 8 years and loosing time doing so with each new program. I am using a HAAS VF-2 3 axis mill and would really like to avoid having to make the adjustments in the code each time!!

    What I have to do is remove the block numbers and change the finishing X position at the end of the program. Also I have to change the program # every time. Mastercam does not let me change it in the tool settings tab -always goes back to 0.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

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    Re: MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    Still hoping someone can help

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    Re: MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    Hi

    I can modify MC post. Can You send me tehe postprocessor file? What version of Mastercam do You use? Also include sample program. Posted NC file with comments what have to be changed and how.

    Regards,
    Marek

    [email protected]

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    Re: MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    Quote Originally Posted by jaximus1 View Post
    Hi, I have been editing my code for about 8 years and loosing time doing so with each new program. I am using a HAAS VF-2 3 axis mill and would really like to avoid having to make the adjustments in the code each time!!

    What I have to do is remove the block numbers and change the finishing X position at the end of the program. Also I have to change the program # every time. Mastercam does not let me change it in the tool settings tab -always goes back to 0.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.
    There is no need to modify your post, the changes lay in different areas
    - Sequence number output is in the Control Definition file...... ( tool setting tab control finished with v9 )

    - Oxxxx ( program # ) , R-click in the Op manager, select the Change Program Number & change it to the number required
    ( if you transfer using RS232, check to see how to alter the program number at the same time when receiving into the control )

    - a finishing X position is the only post mod you need
    look into your post for a section called PEOF$, it will look something like
    Code:
    peof$            #End of file for non-zero tool           
          pretract
          comment$
          if stagetool = 1 & stagetltype = 2, pbld, n$, *first_tool$, e$
          pbld, n$, "G91 G28 Y0.", e$
          pbld, n$, "G90", e$
          n$, "M30", e$
          mergesub$
          clearsub$
          mergeaux$
          clearaux$
          "%", e$
    It has to be seen to suggest the proper codes to go in there.... I'm thinking a "G53 Xxx." to be placed after the G90 string (xx. is your required value )

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    Re: MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    Thank you for the reply! I have sent an email.

    Cheers!

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    Re: MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    I found exactly that section: (peof$ #End of file for non-zero tool......) And the X value was -20) I changed it to x-10)

    Now it works like I wanted!! Many thanks!!

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    Re: MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    Also was able to change the program numbers as mentioned via r-clicking in OP Manager and choosing Prog number of my choice prior posting. - Greatly appreciated! I will look into the Sequence numbers in the control definition file tomorrow as I am a bit pressed for time tonight.

    Cheers!

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    Re: MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    To Superman:

    "There is no need to modify your post, the changes lay in different areas
    - Sequence number output is in the Control Definition file...... ( tool setting tab control finished with v9 )"



    I Have successfully edited that area in the Control Definition file and now programs post exactly like I wanted! Thank you! Sorry for the delayed response.

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    Re: MasterCam X2 HAAS VF-2 post processor edit advice needed...

    No probs...
    Glad it all worked for you

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