5. Export CNC files for special machines

Example of Export Configuration for CNC 4-Tool FSN-40 Machine

This example helps you understand how to configure export settings for special CNC machines with unique requirements.

For machines with specific differences compared to standard machines, the tool start/stop commands may vary by spindle/tool, for example:

• T1 is M06 T1 M03 S18000 stop cutting command is M05

• T2 isM06 T2 M103 S18000 stop cutting command is M105

• T3 isM06 T3 M113 S18000 lstop cutting command is M115

• T4 is M06 T4 – M123 S18000 stop cutting command isM125

In the “Start cutting tool” field in the postprocessor setup, enter the commands using this structure:

T1=>T<T><BR>G43H1<BR>M03 
S<S><BR>;T2=>T<T><BR>G43H2<BR>M103 
S<S><BR>;T3=>T<T><BR>G43H3<BR>M113 
S<S><BR>;T4=>T<T><BR>G43H4<BR>M123 
S<S><BR>;T999=>T<T><BR>G43H<T><BR>M03 S<S><BR>

In the “Stop cutting tool” field, enter commands using this structure:

T1=>M05<BR>;T2=>M105<BR>;T3=>M115<BR>;T4=>M125<BR>;T999=>M05<BR>

Note: T999 applies to all other tools not explicitly configured above.

For machines with similar command structures, enter the commands accordingly or contact Woodsoft technical support for assistance. After entering the commands, remember to click the “ Save Post Processor” configuration.

After saving the configuration, set up the tools and drill bits, then proceed with nesting as usual:Run Nesting and Export File

The configuration tags are:

• <T>: When exporting the file, this tag will be replaced with the tool number.

• <S>: When exporting the file, this tag will be replaced with the spindle speed.

• <BR>: When exporting the file, this tag will be replaced with a newline character.

• <QUOTE>: When exporting the file, this tag will be replaced with a quotation mark.