Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: What is a post processor? Q from newbie

Post processors are part of and come with Cam programs. Most allow the user
to configure their own. The post processor must know how the data is
structured internally in the Cam program. I have never seen a generic post
processor.

Bob Campbell

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: What is a post processor? Q from newbie


> Is IMSPost Pro from www.ims-software.com a post processor and what is
> the difference with this post processor and the one included in
> mastercam and delcam? Which one is better?
>
> My last question is, what is the best post processor on the market?
>
> Thanks,
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "oakberk" <oakberk@f...>
> wrote:
> > I am new to cnc and am currently assembling a gantry router. I have
> > seen some posts looking for a post processor for turbocnc or
> master5.
> > If everything is done with step and direction outputs what is a
> post
> > processor intended for?
>
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