Post Processors

Post processors can be edited in VSC, notepad++ or any simple text editor.

We will not cover Fusion PP editing in this document. Our custom PPs for fusion have enhanced editability directly within Fusion.

Vectric and Carveco post processors are easily edited. The following is an explanation of what is happening and how it can be customized.

Post Processors for Masso

For Masso the Tn M06 tool change command is replaced with the subroutine call M98 P63[Tn].
This is the pp we are using in this example the only difference will be the Tn M06 Line everything else is the same.

If using the native tool changer set up in Masso you will not need a custom PP from RapidChange as long as it supports automatic tool changes.

Vectric Post Pocessors

There are 4 editable sections for specific customization.

Begin HEADER Section

This section runs at the beginning of the file and adds information about the job from Vectric, sets modals and loads the first tool.

Lines 74-84.

You could remove any of these lines to declutter the file for viewing in Masso.

Lines 85-90.

These are modals and should not be edited.

Lines 91-93.

More information that could be removed

Line 94

Calls the tool change

Line 95

Turns the spindle on at the programmed speed from Vectric.

Custom code Insert after line 95

If you are docking a dust boot or have a movable dust boot this is where you would add a line/lines of code or a subroutine call.
If using the before and after Macro hooks the before tool change macro will be built into the generated tool change macros or subroutines.

Line 96

Turns the Flood Coolant on "M08" for Mist Coolant change this to "M07".

Line 97

For Masso this is in milliseconds for others it may be in seconds.

If you would like to speed up the tool change process set a delay here and turn the spindle delays in the controller to 0. The tool change automatically adds a 1 second delay.

Begin TOOLCHANGE Section

This section details what happens before every other tool change in the file.

If using M08 for turning on the dust vacuum with the Onefinity Easy ATC you may remove line 228 and the vacuum will not turn off until the end of the program.

Begin NEW_SEGMENT Section

This section details what happens immediately after the tool change.

If dust boot docking or moving code is to be used insert the code Before Line 245

Edit Line 247 for spin up delay

This section Details the moves once the program is done cutting.

Edit Lines 266 and 267 If you would like the machine to move to where you want it out of the way.
Replace both line 266 and 267 with one line "[N] G30" and the machine will move to the parking position.