reverse posting

[Michael Reynolds]

I was told by a friend of mine (at mastercam.edu) that it's possible to take an nc program and reverse post it (reformat) to an nci, then back plot it. How is that done>??

BTW, that math problem is DRIVING ME NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks all!!

Mike R.

[Charles Davis]

I think there was recently a extensive discussion on this topic.

FYI: Reverse posting is a really iffy prospect. Don't think you're going to get a part print out of it. You just loose too much in the process. That's not unique to Mastercam's reverse post, it's just the nature of the process.

The best you can hope for is gaining insight to how the programmer machined the part; (which is very useful).

During my employment at Raytheon, we found it MUCH more effective to look at what the previous programmers had done, then just reprogram the parts from scratch.

Not only did we have confidence in the final product, we could take advantage of new tooling, etc.

IMHO, Don't waste too much time trying to make this work, it isn't worth it.

[Michael Reynolds]

Gotcha...But actually all I want to do is to be able to verify an NC program (with cycles) graphically (& inexpensively...)

Thanks Charles!

Mike R.

[This message has been edited by Michael Reynolds (edited 06-09-2001).]

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Michael,

Since all you want to do is graphically look at g-code, I'd suggest taking a look at Metacut View http://www.metacut.com . This program is far less expensive than you might think. $350 USD last I checked. You can download a trial version for free and use it for like 15 days. If you like it, buy it. If no, no biggie. Some mice features are it works very well with Mastercam. There are a few posts , that have some switches that will (after posting) automatically launch it, set up the job information, tooling, etc.... and go. Pretty slick for $350. I believe own very own Webby developed the post for it. Check it out.

BTW - I am not affiliated with any software reseller, just someone that has used the product, and think it deserves mention.

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James M.

[cadcam]

Mike i agree with him this might be what you need at good price.

other wise i will get you a price and info if you still want.

but try all of this stuff to see what will do the job the the way you want it.

And i am a software dealer.

but i look at it as what do you want it to do for you.

so give it a try.

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[Kenneth Potter]

Mike

Metal cut is just what you need.For the money & for what it can cant be beat. it will also display line for line g-code next to the tool path wire display. Download it for a free 30day trial.

 

K Potter