Re: CAM post processor

A post processor acts like a translator from the CAM software to the
code specific for the machine that you are tayloring- there is a one
to many relationship between the CAM file and the Gcode for machines
with different controllers. For example in its simplest form a post
processor may just add an identifier at the start of the GCODE
however postprocessors can become very complicated when machines
have non standard functionality.

john

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, wanliker@a... wrote:
> Would someone please give a good explination of a post processor,
how is is
> used, why it is needed, how do you know you need one. How do you
write, make,
> aquire one?
>
> Just all of the facts...............
> bill
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