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Hi, I'm looking for a post processor for the SimCNC Plasma software, can someone help me?
Solved! Go to Solution.
Hi, I'm looking for a post processor for the SimCNC Plasma software, can someone help me?
Solved! Go to Solution.
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.

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 ![]()
G00 ā Rapid Move
G01 ā Linear Move
G02/03 ā Arc Move
G04 ā Dwell
G10 ā Tool Offset and Work Offset Tables
G17/G18/G19 ā Plane Selection
G20 / 21 ā Unit Selection
G28 / G30 Return Home
G31 ā Probing ā Probe number 0
G31.1 ā Probing ā Probe number 1
G31.2 ā Probing ā Probe number 2
G31.3 ā Probing ā Probe number 3
G32 ā Threading
G40 ā Accepted but not used
G43 ā Set Tool Length Offsets
G49 ā Disable Tool Length Offsets
G50 ā Accepted but currently not used
G53 ā Move in ABS Coordinates
G54 ā G59.3 Work Offsets 1- 9
G64 ā Set precision value (CV)
G68 ā Rotate Coordinates Command (version 3.300 and newer)
G80 ā Cancel Canned Cycles
G81 ā Drill Cycle
G82 ā Drill Cycle with Dwell
G83 ā Peck Drill Cycle
G90 ā Distance Mode (absolute)
G91 ā Distance Mode (incremental)
G92 ā Temporary work offsets shift (version 3.300 and newer)
G94 ā Accepted but currently not used
G98 ā Canned Cycle Return to Z plane
G99 ā Canned Cycle Return to R plane
M01 ā Program stop
M03 ā Optional program stop
M04 ā Rotate spindle clockwise/counterclockwise
M05 ā Stop spindle rotation
M06 ā Tool change (tool change script activation)
M07 ā Mist on
M08 ā Flood on
M09 ā Mist & flood off
M30 ā Program end and rewind
M62 P0 ā enable output synchronized with trajectory number 0
M63 P0 ā disable output synchronized with trajectory number 0
M62 P1 ā enable output synchronized with trajectory number 1
M63 P1 ā disable output synchronized with trajectory number 1
M62 P2 ā enable output synchronizedwith trajectory number 2
M63 P2 ā disable output synchronized with trajectory number 2
M62 P3 ā enable output synchronizedwith trajectory number 3
M63 P3 ā disable output synchronized with trajectory number 3
Thats The Codes are Working
The MAch 3 PP makes a G71 that doesn`t work on the Software
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?

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

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
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