Post Development
Post processing is an important yet often overlooked step in the CAD/CAM/CNC process. A post processor (referred to as a "post") converts generic CAM system output to machine-specific NC code that accounts for machine kinematics, control syntax, advanced control functionality, programmer style, shop standards, and operator preferences.
Postability's Unified Post Kernel represents a step forward in Mastercam post development. Core post functions are maintained separately to the customized sections of each post processor. Each client benefits from ongoing development as the Unified Post Kernel is enhanced to support new Mastercam functionality, while simultaneously appreciating the high level of customization possible with Mastercam's MP post processor programming language.
Mill
Capabilities
- 2-Axis
- 3-Axis
- 4-Axis
- 3+2
- 4+1
- 5-Axis
- 6-Axis
- Right-Angle Head support
- Laser / Plasma / Waterjet
- Vector programming
- MachSim machine simulation
- Custom drill cycles - e.g. gundrilling, slow entry
- Probing (custom or Renishaw Productivity+)
- etc.
Manufacturers
- Haas
- Mazak
- OptiPro
- DMG
- Mori Seiki
- Okuma
- Makino
- Matsuura
- Hurco
- Fadal
- Toshiba
- Mitsubishi
- CMS
- Hermle
- Mikron
- Microlution
- Trumpf / Amada / Burny
- Flow
- etc.
Controls
- FANUC
- Heidenhain TNC
- Siemens
- Mori Seiki
- Fagor
- Mazak
- Okuma
- OSAI
- Haas
- Hurco
- MillPlus
- Mitsubishi
- etc.
Lathe
Capabilities
- 2-Axis
- Canned cycles
- Mill/Turn
- C-Axis
- Y-Axis
- B-Axis (multi-axis)
- Twin spindle (main/sub)
- Twin+ turret (upper/lower/+)
- Pick-off/Cut-off "POCO" support
- etc.
Manufacturers
- Mazak
- Mori Seiki
- Okuma
- Haas
- Giddings & Lewis
- Cincinnati
- Daewoo / Doosan
- Hardinge
- Nakamura Tome
- Hyundia
- etc.
Controls
- FANUC
- Mori Seiki
- Siemens
- Okuma
- Fagor
- Haas
- Numeripath
- etc.
Router
Capabilities
- Multi-axis
- Multiple tables
- Multiple spindles
- Boring unit (block drill) support
- Right-angle Head support
- Probing (custom or Renishaw Productivity+)
- MachSim machine simulation
- etc.
Manufacturers
- DMS
- CR Onsrud
- MotionMaster
- Homag/Weeke
- Biesse
- SCM Group (Record, Morbidelli)
- Holz-Her
- Busellato
- Masterwood
- Thermwood
- Komo
- Shoda
- CMS
- Pade
- etc.
Controls
- Fagor
- FANUC
- WoodWOP
- Biesse (NC1000, XNC, XP600, BiesseWorks)
- Xilog
- Siemens
- Thermwood
- Masterwood
- TPA Albatros
- etc.