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Need a post processor For Makino Wire EDM

wuzup76020 — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:27:28 GMT

I've talked with Makino and they don't offer anything for 3rd party vendors. Im looking for a company or individual that can write me a post processor that will work in fusion 360 to run my Makino U3 wire EDM. I don't think it could be to much different than a laser or waterjet post processor but im no programmer either.
Thanks for the help!

Re: Need a post processor For Makino Wire EDM

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:45:46 GMT

@wuzup76020 wrote:
I've talked with Makino and they don't offer anything for 3rd party vendors. Im looking for a company or individual that can write me a post processor that will work in fusion 360 to run my Makino U3 wire EDM. I don't think it could be to much different than a laser or waterjet post processor but im no programmer either.
Thanks for the help!

These forums are terrific for getting help with your machines.

I work for NexGenCam, and we offer Advanced support. We can create post processors for hundreds of machines.

I’m here as an Autodesk Advanced partner. Email me. Robert@nexgencam.com. (paid for service)

Re: Need a post processor For Makino Wire EDM

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:14:20 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@wuzup76020 wrote:
I've talked with Makino and they don't offer anything for 3rd party vendors. Im looking for a company or individual that can write me a post processor that will work in fusion 360 to run my Makino U3 wire EDM. I don't think it could be to much different than a laser or waterjet post processor but im no programmer either.
Thanks for the help!
These forums are terrific for getting help with your machines.
I work for NexGenCam, and we offer Advanced support. We can create post processors for hundreds of machines.
I’m here as an Autodesk Advanced partner. Email me. Robert@nexgencam.com. (paid for service)

Hello Robert,

I work for NexGenCam, and we offer Advanced support. We can create post processors for hundreds of machines.

I’m here as an Autodesk Advanced partner. Email me. Robert@nexgencam.com. (paid for service)

Re: Need a post processor For Makino Wire EDM

Anonymous — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:53:30 GMT

Hello, did you get what you needed?

I work for NexGenCam . We're and Autodesk Advanced Partner, and we offer Advanced support. We can diagnose, tune or create post processors for hundreds of machines.

Email me. Robert@nexgencam.com. (paid for service) I'll send you a return email with what we need from you to fix the problem, along with an up front Quote, and coverage going forward. When you compare what it cost in frustration, down time, producing potential bad parts, or inaccurate information, our advanced support pays for itself in short order.

Re: Need a post processor For Makino Wire EDM

moakley — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 18:11:40 GMT

I have a new Makino u3 also. A ton of our parts are production and I macro program just about everything. The one off is where I would also like a 360 post for it. Did you get anywhere with this? I have written customized post processors for years, even did the code for a full CNC control. I rather buy than write it, HOWEVER, if there was other interest in it, I will write it.

Thanks

Re: Need a post processor For Makino Wire EDM

Henry.daugherty — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:16:51 GMT

I need a post BAD.

Re: Need a post processor For Makino Wire EDM

CNC_Lee — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:50:57 GMT

@Henry.daugherty @moakley @wuzup76020

I offer post processor development services and would be happy to create a customized solution for your machine. I’ve successfully developed posts for several other EDMs! Please feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance.

Re: Need a post processor For Makino Wire EDM

moakley — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:56:09 GMT

Ok, Henry what are you trying to do?
I have attached what I have been using. As far as I know, Fusion does not support true 2 by 2 tool paths. With that said, if you know the U3 well, you can cut tool paths with a taper using just the 2D output from Fusion. This post works pretty good, but I have plans to clean it up. Some advise, whoever modifies a post, for a particular machine, had better have the actual machine and be running it daily. I just bought a brand new Puma SVM4100 which had a Fusion post by DN. The first day, I had to fix M codes in the post. I still have to fix some Renishaw probing calls. A lot of these posts are like spaghetti. Function over function with a lot of switches. You can fix one thing and break something completely different. I comment on everything I change with my name and a date and increment the version code. I also show all of this in the G-code header so you'll always know which version of the post was used to generate THAT file.
The shop is packed with back orders right now and we are working 7 days. As soon as I get a breather, I will get back into this post again.

Good Luck