b'CTE-AUG 2020-CGTech-PRINT.pdf 1 6/23/2020 7:47:43 AMyour program, the work offsets andsure that you take full advantageits post-processors support these tool lengths will update automati- of tool center point control andfunctions on your machine and if it cally, which is ideal for automation. tilted work plane commands. Askincludes full simulation for your ma-So how can you make sure youreyour post-processor developer ifchine as part of the package.CTEusing tool center point control and tilted work plane commands? First, you have to confirm that your ma-chinesupportsthesefunctions. Then you need a post-processor set up to output the required codes and toolpath coordinates. If your ma-chine has both of these options and your post-processor doesnt support them, youre not making the most of the machine. A post-processor that supports these functions is key to successful five-axis machining.CAMplete Solutions Inc. of Kitch-ener, Ontario, understands this, so the company has worked with ma-chine partners to develop post-pro-cessors that support the advanced five-axis features of machines, in-Ccluding tool center point control Mand tilted work plane commands. YAlong with post-processing, CAM-CMplete Solutions provides machine MYsimulation so you can see exactly how your program would run on CYyour machine in a safe, virtual envi-CMYronment. This is important because Keven with tool center point control and tilted work plane commands, its difficult to visualize how a five-axis program would run on a machine.If youre thinking of making the leap to five-axis machining, make about the author Ivan Mikesicis technical support manager at CAMplete Solutions Inc., Kitchener, Ontario. For more information, call 519-725-2557 or visitwww.camplete.com.ctemag.com/cteguide.com29GetwithProgram.indd 29 7/20/20 9:22 AM'