hi, I am new to this I have currently just bought a escco plasma table with a hypertherm 105,
before I bought the table to my shop, the bloke I bought it from gave me a quick run though,
now I go the table and everything set up in my shop I cant seem to post process. i can add a new part and then i add the operations and then it wont post process nothing happens
any help would be great
post process
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Re: post process
What software are you working with?
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Re: post process
creating the DXF files using solidworks then placing them into SheetCAM TNG to create the .TAP file but i cant post process
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Re: post process
After you have created the operation (cut operations) then you go to the file drop down menu, the first line is post processor. If you have selected a post processor under the operation drop down menu it should generate a G-code and give you a place to select where to store if (folder location).
Start with one item to cut like a square of circle to learn the procedure, then move on to more items in the plan.
Start with one item to cut like a square of circle to learn the procedure, then move on to more items in the plan.
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Re: post process
i get to the part where i go to the file drop down menu and post process but i keep clicking it and it does nothing. doesn't give me to file location page.
if i do the post process before adding a cut operation it will let me post process and save it but i haven't got a cut path
if i do the post process before adding a cut operation it will let me post process and save it but i haven't got a cut path
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Re: post process
Perhaps post the particular dxf file you are working with so one of us can run it thru Sheetcam and provide you with the g-code file.19bensmith92 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:10 am i get to the part where i go to the file drop down menu and post process but i keep clicking it and it does nothing. doesn't give me to file location page.
if i do the post process before adding a cut operation it will let me post process and save it but i haven't got a cut path
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Re: post process
thanks for the help i guys i found if i save the job after doing the cut ops and reopening the job i can post process then and all working well
Cheers
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Re: post process
That's great, thanks for posting your solution19bensmith92 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:23 am thanks for the help i guys i found if i save the job after doing the cut ops and reopening the job i can post process then and all working well
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Re: post process
Here are some other things that may help. The cut oath display can be turned on/off and you can run a simulation of the cutting operations.
DIY 4X4 Plasma/Router Table
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT
Hypertherm PM65 Machine Torch
Drag Knife and Scribe
Miller Mig welder
13" metal lathe
Small Mill
Everlast PowerTig 255 EXT