getting G code of CATIA

Discussion in 'CATIA' started by Arian, Jun 4, 2004.

  1. Arian

    Arian Guest

    I am using CATIA V5R10 . I am now use its NC manufacturing but it out
    put for CNC is in APT. how can I convert it to G-code or get G-code of
    CATIA directly. Thanks
     
    Arian, Jun 4, 2004
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  2. Arian

    David Janes Guest

    : I am using CATIA V5R10 . I am now use its NC manufacturing but it out
    : put for CNC is in APT. how can I convert it to G-code or get G-code of
    : CATIA directly. Thanks

    You need a post processor for your particular CNC machine that will read APT and
    convert it to machine code. Have you tried the machine manufactures website?

    David Janes
     
    David Janes, Jun 4, 2004
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  3. Arian

    Arian Guest

    I know that there is a better and easier way. in CATIA in
    Tools/option/NC manufacturing I can identefy a post processor for
    getting G-code. but I dont know when I activate it, how can I get
    G-codes!?
     
    Arian, Jun 7, 2004
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