topic Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc in HSM Post Processor Forum

Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:25:03 GMT

I am looking to post to a dual spindle mill/turn machine (Nakamura AS200L) with Fanuc Control. There is nothing in the post library that fits this requirement. Besides using a similar post and editing myself, is there a 3rd party software that can handle this?

Thanks for helping out.

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

bob.schultz — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:11:46 GMT

We currently have a Nakamura Mill/Turn post in Beta (follow the provided link to download it). Please give it a try, visually checking the output and using extreme care when running it on the machine the first time.

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

Marco.Takx — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:28:40 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

We are at the moment customizing a post for A Nakamura WT100.

HSM post adjustments needed? Find your right contact here.

If my post answers your question Please use .Accept as Solution & Kudos This helps everyone find answers more quickly!

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

Devin.binning — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:59:57 GMT

Does this post support simultaneous multi axis machining for a nakamura Super NTMX or NTRX 300?

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

bob.schultz — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:08:30 GMT

Hello @Devin.binning,

The Nakamura Mill-Turn Fanuc post does not support a B-axis, so it will not support 5-axis simultaneous machining.

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

richard.stretton — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:03:27 GMT

Hi Bob

After nearly 2 years - does this post support 5 axis machining ?

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

CNC_Lee — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 00:15:09 GMT

@Anonymous @richard.stretton @Devin.binning

You will need a custom post processor written for this machine if none of the generic posts are providing the required output. I offer post processor development services and happy to work out a solution for your machine! Email me at: lee@cnclee.com if still needing assistance.

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

johnEM9C5 — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:46:52 GMT

Hi there Sir - did you manage to get your hands on a post for your Nakamura AS200L ? I’m looking for the same mill turn machine , thanks John

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

thePostmaster — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:06:07 GMT

Hi @johnEM9C5

If it has not been done already, I will be able to customise the generic post to generate the correct output for your machine.

Please send me a message if you would like to make use of my services.

Michael

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

johnEM9C5 — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:50:31 GMT

Hi Michael, I have downloaded the Nakamura M<ill/Turn Fanuc .cps post processor but it seems to lack some funtions when it comes to controlling the B axis. For example I am trying to move the B axis forward to grab the component but it doesn't seem to advance without error - now this could be partly that I do not understand yet the commands required to move the axis.

It seems you need an M code 1045 to allow the B axis to cross the interference plane if the chuck is closed (M1046 if chuck is open) - there may also be other codes missing. It would require someone who knows that machine to add these requirements in to the post processor .cps file

What do you think? Best wishes John

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

thePostmaster — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:04:31 GMT

Do you have access to any programming documentation for the machine? If we can find the right information I will be able to implement it into the post processor.

I will see what I can find online.

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

johnEM9C5 — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:10:09 GMT

Yes I have all the manuals in pdf format and sample programs that execute the sub spindle advance, grab, synchronised turn for parting and retract (program 1073 attached)

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

thePostmaster — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:46:26 GMT

Thanks for these. It looks quite comprehensive. Would you be able to describe when you would need the M1045/6? Would it be prompted by an operation or would it be inserted with a ‘Manual NC’ operation?

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

johnEM9C5 — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:52:40 GMT

It’s just before you move the B axis Subspindle to grab the part so example is..

G0G18G40G54G80G97G99T0101(PART OFF TOOL)
G28U0.
M1045(IGNORE CHUCK BARRIER)
G0G54Z-[#503+#505]M51
G28U0
G359
G0G98B#512(RAPID)

I have been noting other missing routines from the standard Nakamura mill/turn post processor - mainly it’s the subdpindle grab routine and I end up inserting some of the lines of code from the example sent in last message

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

thePostmaster — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:48:07 GMT

Apologies for the slow response.

I would like to help you get this sorted.

Please will you email me at michael@thepostmaster.co.za so we can discuss a rate for the project.

Michael

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

komlagudu — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:28:06 GMT

Hi @Marco.Takx

I need PP for Nakamura WT100 for EspritCAM 2020.

Can you help please?

(personal information removed by CGBenner 7/3/2025)

Thanks.

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

CGBenner — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:30:37 GMT

@komlagudu

Hi, and welcome to the forum. I edited your post to use the @ tag to get @Marco.Takx attention, and also edited your post to remove the email address, as it is never a good idea to share personal information on these open forums. Good luck!

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

Marco.Takx — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:29:45 GMT

Hi @komlagudu,

Thanks for reaching out asking for a post processor.
Unfortunately, we don’t build or modify post processors for EspritCAM.
we only Build & modify post processors for Fusion.

My advice is searching for a Esprit reseller in your area who can help you getting a post processor for EspritCAM 2020.

kind regards,

Marco Takx

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Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

Marco.Takx — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:30:56 GMT

Thanks @CGBenner @for tagging me. Otherwise the change was very small that I came across the question!!

have a nice weekend!!!!

Re: Mill/Turn Posts for Nakamura or Fanuc

CNC_Lee — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:47:28 GMT

@komlagudu

I might be able to assist! Send me a private message and we can further discuss!