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Starting point of tool after post processing.

Starting point of tool after post processing.

Starting point of tool after post processing.

(OP)
After generating the code and postprocessing how do I know from which point the tool will start milling?
Do I have to change the postprocessor for this? or any parameters in the manufacturing operation?

RE: Starting point of tool after post processing.

I am not sure of the question.

At the start of a tool path, the tool goes to the first position from wherever it is. It could come from a machine home, or wherever the provious operation ended.
The first position is usually at a safe location away from the part. This is followed by traverse, approach, and engange moves to get the the start of the actual cutting portion of the path.

Mark Rief
Product Manager
Siemens PLM

RE: Starting point of tool after post processing.

(OP)
Thanks Mark! I figured out what to do for this. I manually moved the tool of my CNC to the starting point and then continue the code in absolute mode.
Problem Solved!

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