![]() ![]() Testers needed - any feedback appreciated. Mastercam - Mastercams Dynamic Milling is a game changer for us. Should there be interest I will make a version that has the 4th axis parallel to machine X. When comparing SolidCAM and Mach3, you can also consider the following products. The only version currently available is for machine that has the 4th axis along Y. Files in the /old directory are kept just for reference. Is a completely new implementation of the post, that uses SolidCam's new kinematics (pos_to_machine=Y). Usage : Do set your CoordSyses so that the CS origin is on the pivot point (axis of rotation) and X/Y is the axis around which the part revolves PostDevTestMachine However I cannot get out gcode which works out-of-the-box, file always contains something which mach3 does not understand or support. I just started to use SolidWorks and now testing SolidCam2014. I recall having issues with 360 wrap around so check by cutting air before destroying an important part. Being complete noob to whole cnc now struggling with g-code to Mach3 issues. ![]() Config > Toolpath - Check Y-axis for axis of rotation and enable A-rotations.Config > General Config - tick A-axis is angular, set IJ mode to incremental, uncheck all in Rotational, possibly also check G04 dwell in ms.Usage in SolidCam - Select Mach3_4X_Y for CNC-Machine.You need to restart SolidWorks for it to pick up the new files. Mach3 add-on for customers that need a powerful and affordable CAD/CAM. vmid files in C:\Users\Public\Documents\SolidCAM\SolidCAMXXXX\Gpptool. Mach3 allows you to turn your PC into a 4-Axis CNC Controller for machining. As of now it's safe but can be made faster w/o retracts. 4x indexial use may need some more work to avoid unnecessary retracts to clearance.Drill cycles - G81 (drill), G82 (drill dwell), G83 (peck drilling), Canned cycles: G85 (boring), G86 (bore and stop), G89 (in, dwell, out). ![]() 4 axis - working / for both repositioning moves and 4x toolpaths.Here's a video of a part being cut with code generated by this post : Special thanks to Bruno Silva - test part modelling and code testing. Use this post at your own risk! Always check the produced code before running it on a real machine! SolidCam-Mach3-Post A SolidCam postprocessor for Mach3, supporting 4x and 5x operations ![]()
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