CamWorks Post Processor for Linuxcnc

Works with LinuxCNC 2.4 +

Can Be found on Wiki Here
wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Cam_Post


Download Links

Non Random machines
wiki.linuxcnc.org/uploads/linuxcnc-camworks.rar

Random Machines
wiki.linuxcnc.org/uploads/linuxcnc-camworks_random.rar


Functions Available:

3 axis Simultaneous (4 & 5 Index)
G43 Hight Compensation.
G40, G41 & G42 Cutter Compensation.
Hole Cycles: G81 G82 (Dwell Support), G83 & G73
Metric & Imperial (G21, G20).
Use with CAMWorks Only.
Rigid Tapping Support G33.1 XYZ K (right hand only)
Subprogram Support (CALL, SUB, ENDSUB)
Outputs in *.NGC saved File.
Coolant Modes (M08 Flood,M09 Off,M07 Mist, M50 Through Hole)
Boring Cycles Support (G85,G89)
Feedrate output in Units/Min?
M00, M01 Stopcode Support.
G10 L20 Support.
Axis Support, 4=A, 5=B indexing only

I have now added a version for machines with Random Arm Tool Change so Pre tool calls work and first tool is reloaded at end of program for rerun,

Also fixed below issues
Change Log: for 1.0.2

1, Fix XYZ values for drilling cycles when restarting program
2, Fix Plane selections.
3, Change name to linuxcnc

Change Log: for 1.0.1

Fix Dwell output on Spot drilling 0.2 in cam now posts as 0.2sec.
Change N numbers from all lines to Tool change lines only.
Fix Reigid tapping output - mainly code tiddy up.
tiddy up some code output.
Fix rotary output to output sign value on - index positions.

anyone have files or a starter source for a Lathe version for linuxcnc .

Thanks a lot for the post!

Is it possible to enable 5axis milling? What should be done for that?

cncbasher wrote: anyone have files or a starter source for a Lathe version for linuxcnc .

i did start making one but got side tracked on other things

was doing a turning one, and a turn/mill one
at the moment i use a fanuc one and mod it by hand todo what i want, as never very complex on the lathe.

PKM wrote: Thanks a lot for the post!

Is it possible to enable 5axis milling? What should be done for that?

i think it might already be on i cant rember just i have no tested it out as not had a need to use it yet properly
try i tout and let me know what does or does not work and i can make the mods hopefully.

source file should be in the zip file too if you wish to try sort it your self

Hi!
Where can I get a *.CTL file for CW 2016?