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  1. 07-04-2011, 11:03 AM #1
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    solidcam

    having a problem with solidcam after an operation is complete the tool stops where it is and then comes up to the safe height and then goes back down to zero in the z and moves back to the home postion with the spindle still going and it leaves a machining mark on the job
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  2. 07-05-2011, 02:30 PM #2
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    It sounds like you need changes to your post processor, but is difficult to diagnose effectively without all of the details/files.
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  3. 07-07-2011, 12:31 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aussie_CNC View Post
    It sounds like you need changes to your post processor, but is difficult to diagnose effectively without all of the details/files.
    ok what info do you need to no?
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  4. 07-07-2011, 01:15 PM #4
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    screen shot of the toolpath simulation & the gcode
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  5. 07-09-2011, 03:21 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aussie_CNC View Post
    screen shot of the toolpath simulation & the gcode
    you dont see it when you do the simulation but i can give you the gcode
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  6. 07-09-2011, 03:48 AM #6
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    Yes, you need post processor changes.
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  7. 07-09-2011, 07:10 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Aussie_CNC View Post
    Yes, you need post processor changes.
    how do i do that?
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