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What is the best post-processor to use?

PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:19 pm
by Sparky
I've gone through the documentation a few times and I can't seem to find information on post-processor selection.
I have a mill-turn machine and use it for lathe and 3-4 axis milling and use HSMWorks for my CAM.

The UCCNC software seems to work 'ok' running g-code that's been post-processed for Mach3, but I don't know if this is the best option.

It looks like HSMWorks has added a UCCNC post in recent development builds, but it's still very experimental, eg. the notes from build HSMWorks2016-R4.41148 indicate G28/G28.1 support has been disabled. G28 is one of those fundamentals ...

Re: What is the best post-processor to use?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:40 am
by Derek
fusion 360 has a a stepcraft post that is for UCCNC. Not sure if it will work with HSM though.

Re: What is the best post-processor to use?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 1:15 am
by Sparky
Post processors are pretty specific to the program they're written for. What I'm after is which traditional controller the UCCNC most closely mimics? eg. Should I use a Fanuc post or a Mach3 or..... ?

Re: What is the best post-processor to use?

PostPosted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 10:56 am
by Derek