CAM-POST is a software product that independently develops, manages, and deploys NC post-processing. The technology used in this product supports all major CAD/CAM/PLM systems, CNC controllers, and machine tools.
CAM-POST integrates leading NC specialized technology in the manufacturing industry for 40 years, providing the most advanced, intuitive, and flexible system architecture. CAM-POST has over 200 default quick start modes for NC controllers to simplify and accelerate the generation of post-processing programs.
CNC post-processors can do many other things besides translating CLDATA to NC machine codes. For example a CNC post-processor may summarize axes travels, feed and speed limits, job run-time and tool usage information, which enables better selection and scheduling of resources.
More sophisticated CNC post-processors may validate the program before it is run by the machine tool. There are many simple rules that a CNC post can follow, with warning messages displayed when these rules are violated. Some examples: Noting if a tool is not selected near the start of the program, warning when motions at feed rate are done with a stopped spindle, flagging long series of positioning moves, or conversely, flagging feed moves at or above the program clearance plane, or noting if diameter or length compensation switches are not changed when a tool is.
