A shop downloaded a “free” Hermle 5-axis post for PowerMill. The post did not respect the C-axis limit of +360/-360. When the program ran, the C-axis spun continuously, twisting the umbilical cable and causing a $45,000 repair.
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A generic post-processor rarely takes advantage of a machine's specific features, like high-speed look-ahead or canned cycles, leading to longer cycle times and poorer surface finishes. Legitimate Ways to Acquire Post-Processors A shop downloaded a “free” Hermle 5-axis post
I understand you're looking for a (full version download). However, I need to provide some important guidance: the C-axis spun continuously
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