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Mplmaster - Master G-Code Post - Mastercam X2

Based on CNC Software's master lathe post - Mplfan - this post has additional features.

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Download X2 (Full X2 Version with Machine Def / Control Def integration)

Click here to download Mplmaster for X2.  It's our master configurable lathe post.  The download also contains 2 sample part transfers and related notes.

The Z2G file extension indicates a Zip2Go file created by X2.  You can associate these files with WinZip.  Ensure that you preserve the directory structure when extracting.  This file contains the post, the Control Definition, and a generic Machine Definition.

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Updated April 22, 2008

Special Features

X coolant support
X comment support
Compatible with machine def changes for machine configurations 
     Y-axis
     C-axis and required output type
File header tool table
Sets work offset style in post, not in Misc Values
G12.1, G07.1 output format
G12.1 paths don't need to start at C0, approach with X and C then z
Cross mill from top or front plane
Part transfer with spindle synch
Spindle synch roughed in
Indexing mode setup
Lathe and Mill drill cycles setup, longhand output for drill and peck (No G81/G82)
Enhanced tapping
Type 1 and Type 2 G71 roughing support
Feed G code at toolchange
End Constant Surface Speed paths with RPM output
Mill/Drill feed in Unit/Rev support
Canned threading options
      thdang = rad2deg$ * thdangle$     #lead-in angle
      thdang = rad2deg$ * thda1$        #half of the thread angle
      thdang = rad2deg$ * thda2$        #thread angle (full included angle)
Forced R output for arcs in G07.1
Clamp and Brake code output with overrides     
G28/G30 home select
Addressed - cross cutting operation with rotary axis turned on, post output matches backplot
Addressed - full arc moves on face with rotary axis turned on