SolidCam-PocketNC-Post

A SolidCam postprocessor for PocketNC supporting 4x operations - beta

(5x operations - alpha)

Use this post at your own risk! Always check the produced code before running it on a real machine!

Cloned and modified from https://github.com/teodoryantcheff/SolidCam-Mach3-Post

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From original README.md

Inspired by bogan.

Special thanks to Bruno Silva - test part modelling and code testing.

CNCZone discussion link.

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Setup (4x): standard 3 axis mill. B axis rotary, along Y, A in zero position. Setup (5x): in testing.

• 3 axis - working
• 4 axis - working / for both repositioning moves and 4x toolpaths
• 5 axis - working (UNTESTED)
• Drill cycles - G81 (drill), G82 (drill+dwell), G83 (peck drilling), Cannes: G85, G86, G89 (UNTESTED)

TODO :

• 4x indexial use may need some more work to avoid unnecessary retracts to clearance. As of now it's safe but can be made faster w/o retracts.
• Tool offsets and compensation

Installation and usage notes :

• Put the .gpp and .vmid files in C:\Users\Public\Documents\SolidCAM\SolidCAMXXXX\Gpptool. You need to restart SolidWorks for it to pick up the new files.
• Usage in SolidCam - Select Pocket_4X_Y for CNC-Machine

Testers needed - any feedback appreciated.