haveing problem milling.

superart · 05-07-2002, 10:09 AM

I am trying to design my first block. I am useing a proLIGHT machineing center from Light Machine Corp. I made the drawing in masterCAM, and generated the NC code. I then opened the code with WPLM1000 ver. 1.05, the controlling software provided with with the mill. When i verify in WPLM1000 program, nothing happens, but when i verify in mastercam, it turns out fine. Is it possible that the NC code generated by matercam is not compatable with WPLM1000?

If i run the program, the mill goes to the factory set Home Position.

I would really apreceate any help you guys can give.

Thanx

UpAllNight · 05-07-2002, 11:01 AM

mastercam has a code generator that has to be set so the nc code comes out to match your mill...unless your lucky and mastercam as a preconfigured code generator that matches your machine...if it doesnt just pic something close to what u need and modify it to match what the manual that cam with your machine...its probly just the code at the beginning and ending of your program

Fixittt · 05-07-2002, 01:02 PM

It sounds like what UPALLNIGHT has said.
Your mills controler software requires a "POST PROCESSOR" while G code is suppost to be a standard. Different manufactures "CHange things" a bit.

Also, anything at the beginning of the CNC program that is not in ( ) will try to be read by the machine and will mote then likley crash it. Try putting everything is ( ) at the begining of the programs. Also some CAM software puts "N"`s in front of each line. and alot of mill software doesnt reconize these letters. try deleting them.

What I have done with my MAXNC mill was have a batch file writen that will go thrue my out sourced G code program and filter all the junk that my mill cant read. Maybe this is an option for you to.

05-07-2002, 10:09 AM	#1
superart Cooling Savant Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: FL Posts: 787	haveing problem milling. I am trying to design my first block. I am useing a proLIGHT machineing center from Light Machine Corp. I made the drawing in masterCAM, and generated the NC code. I then opened the code with WPLM1000 ver. 1.05, the controlling software provided with with the mill. When i verify in WPLM1000 program, nothing happens, but when i verify in mastercam, it turns out fine. Is it possible that the NC code generated by matercam is not compatable with WPLM1000? If i run the program, the mill goes to the factory set Home Position. I would really apreceate any help you guys can give. Thanx __________________ When you do things right, people won't be sure youv'e done anything at all. Looking to buy/trade for used Deep Fryer and Vacume Pack Sealer.

05-07-2002, 11:01 AM	#2
UpAllNight Cooling Savant Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: HILLBILLY LAND Posts: 159	mastercam has a code generator that has to be set so the nc code comes out to match your mill...unless your lucky and mastercam as a preconfigured code generator that matches your machine...if it doesnt just pic something close to what u need and modify it to match what the manual that cam with your machine...its probly just the code at the beginning and ending of your program __________________ XP1800 @172x10.5 Maze 3..Ehiem 1250..Chevette Rad 1 120mm panaflo @7v 1" shroud All fits nicely inside my case ambient(74 F) 2.0v Core(33.5) Loaded idle(31.5c) Enermax 431 watt Antec 1030B Gainward Geforce 3 TI200 241/548 Sony CDRW Creative 52x CD Soundblaster Live

05-07-2002, 01:02 PM	#3
Fixittt CNC Beyatch Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Tulsa Spell it backwards Posts: 721	It sounds like what UPALLNIGHT has said. Your mills controler software requires a "POST PROCESSOR" while G code is suppost to be a standard. Different manufactures "CHange things" a bit. Also, anything at the beginning of the CNC program that is not in ( ) will try to be read by the machine and will mote then likley crash it. Try putting everything is ( ) at the begining of the programs. Also some CAM software puts "N"`s in front of each line. and alot of mill software doesnt reconize these letters. try deleting them. What I have done with my MAXNC mill was have a batch file writen that will go thrue my out sourced G code program and filter all the junk that my mill cant read. Maybe this is an option for you to. __________________ Creator of the Spir@l Block Longest post ever http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&postid=43808#post43808

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