Does Fusion 360 have a post processor for SMC

[cljack77]

I am building a CNC router using SPiiPlus SMC (Smart Motion Commander) software connected to a SPiiPlusCMhp/ba controller from ACS Motion Control.

Is there a compatible post processor in fusion 360 for SPiiPlus SMC (Smart Motion Commander)?

SMC Software:

https://www.acsmotioncontrol.com/spiiplussmc

ACS Controller:

https://www.acsmotioncontrol.com/spiipluscmhp/ba

[seth.madore]

Whenever dealing with a machine or controller that isn’t on the list, the first steps should be to provide G-code that you HAVE run on the machine with a prior CAM package, or perhaps provided by the prior owner of the machine (assuming this machine is “new to you”). Once we have some sense of the code expectations, we can start suggesting what the correct post would be.

The next step (actually, done alongside the first) is a clear description of the kinematics of the machine. Is it a 3, 4 or 5 axis? Tool changer? Coolant, vacuum, spindle speed and direction controls?

Lastly, a programming manual (in pdf form) will also be very helpful, as it will give us greater detail about what is and is not permitted code formatting.

[cljack77]

This is a custom machine/ router table we are building with parts already purchased by the customer. We have contacts at ACS that are working with us to get it going. The next step will be finding out what post processors are compatible with that controller then finding a post in the Fusion360 library that is similar and modify it to work. I'm going to ask ACS if they would be interested in collaborating with Fusion360 to share their code and hopefully add their products to Fusion's library.  

[seth.madore · Accepted solution]

We really can't give you any further guidance until we can see sample code, even if it's just from the manufacturer documentation