Gibbscam Post Editor

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Aug 3, 2024, 4:42:28 PM8/3/24

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Post processors are like the bridge between your simulation package and your physical machine. They automatically turn the graphical simulation into code that your robot or CNC machine can understand.

There are a few post processor editors available. The vast majority are incorporated into the software that they are used for. For example, a CAD/CAM software that can control a particular CNC machine may have an editor for its own post processors.

Many of the other editors in this list are only suitable for CNC machines. They are bundled with CAD/CAM software and only work for this specific type of machine. This can make them rather inflexible.

RoboDK is a robot programming software. It is compatible with robot machining, which can have better performance than CNC machining in some aspects. The post processor editor allows you to quickly and easily configure over 700 robot models with over 80 post processors.

To edit post processors for Gibbscam, you need to use the Compost software from the company. According to some reports, this software is not so easy to get a hold of and it can be confusing as there are various conflicting versions of the software.

There are 2 options for post processor editing in BobCAD-CAM: direct text file editing or a VBScript-based scripting API for more advanced users. The company also offers a whole tutorial on post processor editing, which is helpful as many software providers leave you to work out the process for yourself.

Post processors in PowerMILL are available for a range of CNC machines and even some robots, but the editing process is different for both. There is no dedicated post processor editor so you have to edit the XML files directly.

However, there is also another option. Instead of using CNC machines for your machining processes, you could consider robot machining. This is more flexible than conventional machining and you can use the RoboDK post processor editor to configure your chosen robot.

What post processor editor do you tend to use? Tell us in the comments below or join the discussion on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or in the RoboDK Forum.. Also, check out our extensive video collection and subscribe to the RoboDK Youtube Channel