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Mach 3 Post Processor for MasterCam v8
« on: January 15, 2016, 12:38:37 AM »
Hello folks and good day.

I am looking for a MACH 3 (and/or 4) post processor for MasterCam version 8. 

Does such a file exist?  If one does not, is there an existing v8 post process compatible with MACH, say MPFAN?

Please let me know.  Mail me direct at sseim@comcast.net as/if appropriate.

Many thanks!
Re: Mach 3 Post Processor for MasterCam v8
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2016, 06:20:48 AM »
Hi

I am new at this forum and cnc stuff, You can find what you are looking for at
 http://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Mastercam_mach3b.zip

I also have a problem with my post processor, I use mastercam X9 with MACH3 post
but I get this error msg when I post the G code.

26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - Report created.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - Initialize posting log file
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - Using MP run version 18.00 and post components version 18.00
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - Initiate opening the post processor file(s).
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - C:\USERS\PUBLIC\DOCUMENTS\SHARED MCAMX9\ROUTER\POSTS\MASTERCAM_MACH3B.PST
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - The post processor file has been successfully opened.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - Post version information (input):
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - UPDATEPOST Version 18. was used to modify this file.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - The file was modified by this product on 26 Jan 2016 09:15:18
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - The post was written to run with Mastercam Version 18.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - The post product type is Router.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - Initialization of pre-defined post variables, strings, postblocks was successful.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:08 PM - Search for defined post variables, strings, postblocks was successful.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - PST LINE (2653) - The formula/boolean failed (general message)    <----------------------------------------- Problem ?????
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'ltol$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'met_ltol$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'maxrad$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'atol$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'error_msg$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'err_file$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'maxnccomment$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'dec_seq_left$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'tplanemode$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'breakarcs$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'breakarcsxz$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'breakarcsyz$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'lbreakarcs$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'lbreakarcsxz$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'lbreakarcsyz$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'helix_arc$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'lhelix_arc$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'do_full_arc$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'do_full_arcxz$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'do_full_arcyz$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'ldo_full_arc$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'ldo_full_arcxz$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'ldo_full_arcyz$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'arccheck$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'larccheck$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'rotfeed4$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'rotfeed5$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'lrotfeed4$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'lrotfeed5$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - CONTROL DEFINITION - Post variable 'peckacel$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.
26 Jan 2016 01:16:16 PM - Successful completion of posting process!

I dont know what to do!! maybe someone can show me in the right direction ??
any help would be appreciated.
Re: Mach 3 Post Processor for MasterCam v8
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2016, 12:18:59 PM »
Thank you Paul.  I'll load this up and test for myself.

Is the part you intend to cut 2 1/2 or 3D?
Re: Mach 3 Post Processor for MasterCam v8
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2016, 01:53:59 AM »
pleasure Steven

well this error seems to pop up regardless what type of machining I am doing?? It must be something in the POST CODE that is not right