Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Machine Options in CAM Software ?

Mark,

Each controller can do thing a little differently to achieve the same
results. The G code must match the requirements of the controller.

A good example is the Multicam router. If you look at the G code, you will
find that a down Z axis move will be a positive number where you would
expect a negative number.

This is all part of the Post process. A post can get very involved.

Bob Campbell

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Machine Options in CAM Software ?


> While I'm waiting to buy my mill for the retrofit project I have been
> playing around with different software for the CAD and CAM part. Why
> do the different CAM softwares ask for what type (Fidal, Faunc, etc)
> of machine? I thought G code was somewhat universal for CNC? Is it
> because not all machines use all G codes?
> Also, is the G code converted into step and directions signals in the
> NC software? Thanks for any clarifications!
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> Mark
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