The CAM-POST Questionnaire provides settings that can split rapid positioning moves based on the direction of one particular axis (typically the Z-axis). For example, XYZ positioning moves where the Z-axis is plunging are split in two motions: XY followed by Z, whereas positioning moves where Z is retracting are output as Z first, followed by [...]
Improving Traditional CNC Programming Productivity through Adaptive Post-Processing™ The CNC manufacturing landscape is constantly changing with the introduction of new controllers, machines and CAD/CAM products. It is a challenge for CIOs to stay on top of current trends in machine automation and spearhead the development of new products that ensure integration between the aforementioned [...]
The new unified launch panel combines the activation of Gener post-processing, CeRun control Emulation and Virtual Machine simulation all in a single interface. This was done in support of a new V21 PSE (Post/Simulation/Emulation) enhancement that allows Gener and CeRun to be run in parallel (so that Cerun simulates NC code as it is being [...]
After GENER is done processing the input data, you can use the two icons below or click on File > View Tape File / File > View Listing File to view the tape and listing files. In order for GENER to use your preferred text editor to open these files, please use the following [...]
Via CATIA and Post-Processing Solution DTE has provided Shape Machining (Shape), a multi-axis advanced technology machining company, with CATIA V5 Machining and an ICAM CAM-POST NC post-processing solution to enable it to optimise the functionality of its existing CMS 5-axis technology. Founded in 2014, Shape machines epoxy tooling block patterns, metal moulds, structural foams and [...]
When GENER is processing the input data, you can use Step mode (F7) to step through the processing. This mode is chosen using the tool bar button or using ‘Run>>Step’. Similar to this, there is a Step Details mode that can be accessed through the below tool bar button or through Run>>Details. You can click [...]
The Macro Manager dialog provides options to enable or disable the execution or tracing of any macro. There are also options to turn on (or off) the system variables affecting the processing of startup and shutdown macros for cycles, motion, operation event and tape macros. These system variables are grayed out if their corresponding [...]
Starting with CAM-POST V21, a new machine type is available in the Questionnaire's General Information section: Robot. This option allows you to configure a 6-axes manufacturing robot by entering machine-specific information such as the Denavit-Hartenberg parameters. The CAM-POST installation directory provides different sample post-processors and virtual machines for manufacturing robots. You can find them [...]
With mixed emotion, coworkers and customers alike congratulated Malcolm White at ICAM's Headquarters this last week on the occasion of his retirement. The following paragraphs were taken from the presentation speech notes made by: John Nassr, President Good afternoon everyone. After 50 years in this business and with the last 20 of them at ICAM, Malcolm [...]
Sometimes a machine rotary axis has a small range on one side and a bigger range on the other side. Let us take an example of a milling machine using an "A" rotary on the head and a "B" rotary axis on the table. The "A" axis range would be -110 to +45 degrees and [...]
