SimCNC PP

[Lingen.Maschinenbau]

Hi, I'm looking for a post processor for the SimCNC Plasma software, can someone help me?

[seth.madore]

I don't see that one listed in our Post Library. Do you have any code samples you can share, we may be able to point you towards a post processor that could be modified to suit your purposes.

When attaching g-code files, it needs to have a .nc or .txt extension, you may need to adjust the extension as needed.

[engineguy]

@Lingen.Maschinenbau 

Try the Mach3 Plasma, it will be close, may need some M codes editing in the PP for the On/Off commands, I use a slightly edited Mach4 PP for simCNC on a Vertical Mill, works fine 🙂

[Lingen.Maschinenbau]

G00 – Rapid Move
G01 – Linear Move
G02/03 – Arc Move
G04 – Dwell
G10 – Tool Offset and Work Offset Tables
G17/G18/G19 – Plane Selection
G20 / 21 – Unit Selection
G28 / G30 Return Home
G31 – Probing – Probe number 0
G31.1 – Probing – Probe number 1
G31.2 – Probing – Probe number 2
G31.3 – Probing – Probe number 3
G32 – Threading
G40 – Accepted but not used
G43 – Set Tool Length Offsets
G49 – Disable Tool Length Offsets
G50 – Accepted but currently not used
G53 – Move in ABS Coordinates
G54 – G59.3 Work Offsets 1- 9
G64 – Set precision value (CV)
G68 – Rotate Coordinates Command (version 3.300 and newer)
G80 – Cancel Canned Cycles
G81 – Drill Cycle
G82 – Drill Cycle with Dwell
G83 – Peck Drill Cycle
G90 – Distance Mode (absolute)
G91 – Distance Mode (incremental)
G92 – Temporary work offsets shift (version 3.300 and newer)
G94 – Accepted but currently not used
G98 – Canned Cycle Return to Z plane
G99 – Canned Cycle Return to R plane

M01 – Program stop
M03 – Optional program stop
M04 – Rotate spindle clockwise/counterclockwise
M05 – Stop spindle rotation
M06 – Tool change (tool change script activation)
M07 – Mist on
M08 – Flood on
M09 – Mist & flood off
M30 – Program end and rewind

M62 P0 – enable output synchronized with trajectory number 0
M63 P0 – disable output synchronized with trajectory number 0
M62 P1 – enable output synchronized with trajectory number 1
M63 P1 – disable output synchronized with trajectory number 1
M62 P2 – enable output synchronizedwith trajectory number 2
M63 P2 – disable output synchronized with trajectory number 2
M62 P3 – enable output synchronizedwith trajectory number 3
M63 P3 – disable output synchronized with trajectory number 3

Thats The Codes are Working

[Lingen.Maschinenbau]

The MAch 3 PP makes a G71 that doesn`t work on the Software

[seth.madore]

That G and M code list is showing a lot of milling codes. If you need a Plasma post, do you have the appropriate code list for that format?

[Lingen.Maschinenbau]

For Milling on This Software i use this Post from Fanuc, that works. But i need a Post for Plasma Cutting.

[seth.madore · Accepted solution]

Right. The question is; what G/M codes do you need for plasma cutting and do you have a bit of sample code that we can use to guide you in the right direction?

[engineguy · Accepted solution]

@Lingen.Maschinenbau 

@seth.madore 

Attached is a sample program that will load to simCNC, however to get it to run you will need to have the correct settings for your version of the Firmware/Software, contact the makers at CS Labs, they are really quick to answer, their suppor is very good.

The correct M codes for the On/Off are M3/M5, I don`t have the full setup manual for the Plasma so I am getting an error when I try to run it, probably down to my settings 😞

The code as far I know is correct and loads OK so I have attached it here and it would probably be a good idea for you to send this G Code file to them by email for a proper check.

As I said, it loads OK but just has the one error.

If I get more time I will try to have another go at this 🙂 🙂