How to get the spindle output with a tool change
How to get the spindle output with a tool change This is a simple tool-change shutdown macro that starts the spindle immediately following the tool change, despite where the CAM system might actually output the SPINDL command. %L01=$FGET(SPINDL,0,$FGET(GOTO)) IF/%L01.GT.0 TAPEWT TAPEOP/DELETE,%L01 ENDOF/IF To have the spindle command output with the tool [...]
How to control Left or Right 3D cutter compensation from Mastercam
Most CNC controls do not support regular Cutter Diameter Compensation (G41/G42) for 3D toolpaths. The only way to compensate for a worn 3D finishing tool is to use 3D Cutter Compensation. On FANUC controls, this feature is supported with the following codes: G41.2 (3D COMP LEFT) and respectively G42.2 (3D COMP RIGHT). The subsequent motion [...]
Did you know that ICAM Virtual Machine simulation can detect “near” collisions?
Virtual Machine is simulation software that can be paired with CAM-POST, to diagnose machine over-travels and collisions during post-processing. When used with ICAM’s patent pending SmartPATH technology, the post-processor can automatically avoid collisions and over-travel conditions. Virtual Machine can also be paired with ICAM’s Control Emulator, to perform so called "G code" simulation. Setting collision [...]
Do you know that CAM-POST can automatically switch between Polar and Cartesian interpolation to avoid over-travel errors?
Do you know that CAM-POST can automatically switch between Polar and Cartesian interpolation to avoid over-travel errors? The LIMIT/POLAR command defines conditional Polar interpolation, which enables the post-processor to automatically switch between Polar and Cartesian interpolation as required to avoid over-travel errors. Mill-turn centers often support native polar interpolation. CAM-POST can emulate polar interpolation [...]
What are the minimum hardware requirements for Virtual Machine simulation
What are the minimum hardware requirements for Virtual Machine simulation Virtual Machine is the most demanding module of CAM-POST and we strongly recommend running it on 64-bit platforms in order to achieve optimal performance. The following requirements apply to all currently supported versions of the ICAM Productivity Tools. Bare Minimum: CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or [...]
How to define with CAM-POST a Virtual Machine that has two spindles
Machining centers with multiple spindles offer a compromise between flexibility and productivity. Different machine designs use the multiple spindles in different ways. For example for some operations (Milling or Turning) we need to load the tool in the first spindle and for others operations (only turning) we need to load the tool in the second [...]
ICAM Redefines Post-Processing with the Launch of PSE V21 at IMTS 2014!
Integrated PSE V21 Montreal, August 20, 2014 – ICAM Technologies Corporation announces that it will launch *Integrated PSE V21, the latest version of its integrated Post-processing, Simulation & Emulation software, at IMTS 2014 (Booth: E-3217). Inside a single software platform, Integrated PSE provides a unique environment for Post-processing, Simulation and Emulation (for G-Code) that interfaces [...]
Did you know that CAM-POST V20 can now verify the current interface kit?
Starting with CAMPOST V20.0-1409, a new system variable called $KIT is available. This string-type variable provides information on the current CAD/CAM interface kit being used. The standard names of all CAD/CAM interface kits supported are listed in the Annex F of the CAM-POST reference manual. Examples include: CATIA UGS_NX_CLS ProNC Mastercam TopSolid Benefit to User [...]
How to install the ICAM client software in silent mode
Silent-mode installation is a way of setting installation configurations only once and then using that configurations to duplicate the installation on multiple client machines. During a silent mode installation, the installation program reads the settings for your configuration from an msi file created prior to the installation. The following describes how to install the ICAM [...]
