In the face of complex differences in controllers and machines, as well as individual component requirements, postprocessors developed based on customer requirements represent the ideal solution. This is why OPEN MIND Technologies AG designs its own postprocessors for its customers. These postprocessors are an important component of a CAM solution that goes far beyond generalised standard solutions in terms of performance and safety. Thanks to customised development, postprocessors can be offered for all operations from 2D, 3D and 5axis machining to turning.
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The hyperMILL CAM solution calculates neutral paths, i.e. machine and controller independent toolpaths. The postprocessors from OPEN MIND Technologies generate customised NC programs from these which take account of the many differences in machines and controllers and the individual requirements of each customer. Postprocessors which are specifically matched with the manufacturing tasks, the machine and the type of controller are the best prerequisite for controlling processes efficiently.
This enables OPEN MIND Technologies to develop a solution that optimally satisfies the requirements of the system in question. OPEN MIND produces postprocessors both for milling machines and controllers from well-known manufacturers as well as for specialised equipment.
Charles Stangland, Programming Manager, Machinists Inc: When we took on the FPT Varys, we were using SURFCAM at the time. We figured okay, we're going to have post processors written to support it and we'll just keep on doing things the way we've always done them. It became pretty evident after two years of trying to write post processors for that machine that we were not getting to the finish line, and it was starting to force us into asking "What are we doing wrong?"
We needed to go out and look for a better tool to program these machines to utilize their capacities and their axis and their capabilities, you know, to the best of Industry. SurfCAM just wasn't keeping up anymore, just could not support very well that kinematics or that series of kinematics. So we looked at several packages. We needed something with better post processors, better tool path methodology, better strategies. 2ff7e9595c
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