Post processors for me spell confusion.

[magicniner]

Hi guys
Post processors for me spell daunting thoughts, lack ofknowledge and confusion.
So my objective here is to understand post processors. Ithink some info, answers to questions and an example or two lot of G code wouldhelp a lot.

Like knowing how to write G-Code in a text editor, knowing about modifying Post Processors is a great thing but shouldn't be a pre-requisite for starting to use Cad/Cam/CNC.

If you plan to buy a CAM package ensure your supplier will tailor a Post Processor for your machine as part of the initial support package, otherwise buy hardware and software that have a track record of compatibility.
Whatever you do you shouldn't initially worry about knowing how to write G-Code or Edit/Write Post Processors yourself unless you wish to provide support or help to others,
Regards,
Nick

[suesi34e]

Hi Nick,
Thank you very much for the reply to my post. I am unsure what CAD CAM or justCAM package to buy. I only hope when I try some on a trial version the providerwill sort out a post processor for the trial version for my machine.
I am still trying to learn some G-Code and get going with my mill. You givegood advice so thank you very much.
Kind regards
Sues

[magicniner]

I am unsure what CAD CAM or justCAM package to buy. I only hope when I try some on a trial version the providerwill sort out a post processor for the trial version for my machine.

Unfortunately that is unlikely, no one writes a dedicated post for a prospective customer, you'll have to evaluate CAM systems without a dedicated post but most will have a set of generic posts available including a Mach3 post processor, one of which should be close,
Regards,
Nick