Generating a .txt file from CAM ( for Laser machining)

[Anonymous]

We bought this new Laser machining equipment. Our setup can only take in .txt files  which have the following columns:-

Time    Delta X    Vel X   Delta Y   Velocity Y    Delta Z    Velocity Z    Shutter ( -0.5/0/0.5)    Velocity of Shutter( -75/0/75)

(Shutter, Velocity of Shutter are constant values -ve corresponds to closing and +ve corresponds to opening)

So is it possible to generate .txt files in this format  to machine our models with Fusion 360 ? Our Laser is fixed. Its shutter OFFs and ONs accordingly wrt the code. Object is the one which does all the moving (back and forth for it to get machined). Thanks in advance!!

[PinRudolf]

(If you have not done so yet: It's worth checking if the machine's supplier can supply a post-processor for HSM/Inventor CAM/HSMWorks or Fusion Cam.)

I have no experience whatsoever writing a post-processor... but I've noticed that the Protomax/Omax post-processor and the FlowMaster postprocessor create similar txt-files. However they are intended for use with a watercutter. It might be worth checking if you can use these as a template for a post-processor that matches your specifications (if you fancy some coding). The postprocessors can be found at https://cam.autodesk.com/hsmposts?. 

Check out this page and the training guide for more information on starting with your own post-processor.

Also notice there is a dedicated forum for the post-processors that are being used in Fusion 360. There might be someone who has already made a postprocessor for your machine. (Or a similar machine)