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Disclaimer: In addition to post processors that are included with SURFCAM, there are some post
processors that are provided by third-party resellers. All SURFCAM third-party post processors are designed to enhance
and improve your productivity in SURFCAM. The following third-party SURFCAM post processors are not developed or
controlled by Surfware, Inc. and thus, Surfware, Inc. is not responsiblefor any losses, damages, or changes that these
add-ins may have on your system(s). Any sales or support requests for any third-party SURFCAM post processors are to be
directed to the individual post vendor.
S-POST is a standard post processor program that comes included in SURFCAM with over 50 S-POST post
processors for major CNC machine manufactures. S-POST has an “easy to use” generator module that presents dynamic menus,
context sensitive help and a powerful Factory Interface Language (FIL) utility designed to improve the user's productivity.
FIL provides external file I/O and Tool Path file manipulation to generate code for any machine tool. S-POST supports 2-
to 4-axis lathes and turning centers with either one or two turrets on common or separate slides. It accommodates mills and
machining centers with up to 15-axes, with indexing tables, rotary and/or tilt heads.
S-POST also supports other types of non-turning NC/CNC machines, including Lasers, Wire EDMs, Punches/Presses, Grinders,
Drills and Routers. S-POST comes with the CIMpro Java interface. This interface allows you to access your complete NC/CNC
programming system.
Option File Generator:
This module enables the user to create a specialized postprocessor to generate code that meets
the requirements of your equipment. No knowledge of any programming language is required.
A postprocessor is generated by supplying the machine kinematics, control codes, data format,
and other machine control constraints through a dynamic Java user interface. When postprocessing is initiated, the Spost
reads the Option File (parameter file) and sets the output variables to the correct values for the machine tool.
The Option File Generator uses standard Windows ™ disciplines when selecting machine
constraints and options. Options can be selected in any order, and only those values not agreeing with the control or
machine description need be changed.
Using S-POST is easier than ever…
From the Java interface, the user starts the Option File Generator and begins the configuration
process. On-line help is available throughout the creation process. Modifications may be made by selecting only the menu where
a change is required.
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