Post for VHF Camfacture Mill

[Thomas_K]

Hi,

i need the PP for VHF Camfacture Mill. The Type of Controller is "CNC 980".
Its an old HPGL Format.
Can someone help me please ?

Thanks !
Thomas

[Les Newell]

Give this post a try. Be careful when running the generated code. My German isn't very good so I had to rely on Google translate. I think the post is correct but I can't guarantee it.
To install this post, save the attachment to any convenient folder on your computer then run SheetCam and go to Options->machine->post processor. Click on the 'Import post' button. Using the box that appears, navigate to your post and open it.

[Thomas_K]

Hi Les, thank you very much for the quick help. it's not a problem. my english only comes from google translator. I am a child of the GDR and we learned Russian language .
I have attached the English version of the VHF PP description and examples of the generated code. I can't find the "PU" command in the examples. Only "PA". Would you like to check the PP again?
That would be very nice ! There are many users of VHF milling machines who would like to use a different CAM program than the supplied Cenon. Cenon is not bad but features are limited.

I can give the following information about my CNC milling machine (Premium series with Tool changer, 4 tools):

OS1: "Chuck"
OS2: "MMS/Blocking Air/Vacuum cleaner"
OS3: "Cover TC"
OS4: "TC"

Important: The Y coordinates are negative from the workpiece zero point! for example PA20000,-140000,6400;

Thank you for your help !
Sincerely yours
Thomas

[Les Newell]

Are you sure you have the correct post selected? This post should not output 'PU'.
OS2 is controlled by 'flood coolant' in SheetCam. OS1 is 'mist coolant'. I don't do anything with OS3 and OS4 yet.

[Thomas_K]

Sorry, I meant "PD", not "PU"!

OS3 and OS are not important. I can switch these outputs manually.

[Les Newell]

Oops. I have attached a fixed version.