Using Post-Processors to Generate Machine Code

Post-processors included in NC Shop Floor Programmer

NC Shop Floor Programmer includes many predefined post-processors and their documentation both provided by ICAM. You can also customize these post-processors through NC Shop Floor Programmer.

The current version of NC Shop Floor Programmer includes post-processors for 3-axis milling and 2-axis turning. The May 2022 update of NC Shop Floor Programmer on the MAKERS cloud will additionally include post-processors for 3+2 (5-axis positioning)wire EDMlaser cutting, water cutting, and plasma as well as the ability to create them.

Video Demo 1: How to activate ICAM Foundation post-processors

To access the ICAM post-processors, including 3-axis milling and 2-axis turning, change your preferences as shown in the following video.


Video Demo 2: How to generate machine code

During the output generation step in Shop Floor Machining, you can select the post-processor and generate the machine code (G-Code). You can also access the documentation of these post-processors.


Video Demo 3: How to modify an existing post-processor 

In NC Shop Floor Programmer, you can customize an existing post-processor according to your needs.