Post Processor help

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Derek
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Model of CNC Machine: Large 8x4 CNC

Post Processor help

Post by Derek »

Hi Everyone.
Currently using EdingCNC software
Im busy editing my PP and im having difficulty writing the following:

Manually Load Tool - press start.
- Travel to Tool Height Sensor and touch off (Example X0 Y0 Z200)
- Start Cutting with first tool.

Cutting complete with first tool
- Rise up - stop spindle then move above tool height ( X0 Y0 Z200)

Load New Tool - Press start
- Rapid down to a certain point and slowly touch off measuring the tool
- Complete the cut with the new tool

I hope that makes sense, is that something that can be done in the PP?

Many thanks
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MODIFIED - Manual Tool Change Arc mm - Copy.pp
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Adrian
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Re: Post Processor help

Post by Adrian »

I do similar things with my machine but it's not controlled 100% by the post processor. The post processor calls the relevant macros in the control software that do the actual touching off etc.

Derek
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Re: Post Processor help

Post by Derek »

Ah I see. Thanks for that.

Another learning curve to call in macros haha

wood59
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Re: Post Processor help

Post by wood59 »

Hi Derek

I have a pp that includes manual toolchange.

But you have to add this in the end of your Macro file:

sub m100
goSub m_tool ;See sub m_tool
Endsub


Wood59
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Derek
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Re: Post Processor help

Post by Derek »

Thanks buddy I’ll give it a whirl :)

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