Twin-turbo V8. 600 Horsepower. Mountains of torque. But without quality racing tires, you're not putting the power to the road and you're certainly not winning any races. Much the same can be said about NC machine tools: All that power, precision & kinematic range is wasted if your post-processor wasn't designed to handle it. But just [...]
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Sequence number is a great feature to help you keep track of where you are in the machining process. Also, it can pinpoint specific locations within the code to help you during debugging and much more. Here’s how to change, add, or remove the sequence number: Start by opening your post processor in Quest; [...]
By adding a maximum spindle speed, you are adding a safety feature to your post processor. Gener will automatically recognize any excess RPM and lower it back down to its maximum allowable speed you have setup. Here’s how you do it. Start by opening your post processor in Quest; In the navigator panel, go [...]
To speed up the total machining time, it is important to save time wherever possible. Tool change can be very long, especially when you have a lot of tools. Having your tool preselected will be beneficial since at tool change it will be able to quickly change tool rather than wait for the tool [...]
The post processor is able to program a return home statement whenever the user requires. The GOHOME command can be coded into different parts of the post processor or have Quest automatically go home when certain conditions are met such as during a tool change. Here’s how to change your home positioning and adding [...]
It may be of use to add a stop after operations for quality inspection of the tool(s) or part. It can also be used to stop to check for the tolerances on the work piece before going to the next operation. There are many uses to have an optional stop before the next operations [...]
Tools can be directly programmed into the CAD system. However, some programmers prefer using an external file that contains their tools. Quest has a function which lets the user read from an external file and extract the necessary information. Here’s how to get tool information from an external file: Prepare the tool file you [...]
Having an indication of the machining time of each tool can help keep track of the tool’s life. Tool wear is a very important parameter when machining especially if you have tight tolerances. Here’s how you can add machining time after each tool use: Start by opening your post processor in Quest; selectingPP.png1079×444 25.8 [...]
Different machines can hold numerous amount of tools. However, the tool numbers can be an arbitrary number. You can have tools ranging from 1 to 7777. There is no limit to what number you call your tools. error.png781×54 2.08 KB Here’s how to change your maximum tool number: Start by opening your post processor [...]
