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How to use GibbsCAM MachineSim?

Recently, JEFFCNC customized good GibbsCAM POST, MDD for customer, machine rotary special but JeffCNC can do whatever customer want, please see email:

And JEFFCNC customized good MachineSim, is good for programming. Here is info about how to use GibbsCAM MachineSim:

1.Use GibbsCAM Plug_Ins > PathFinder find MachineSim folder.



2. Copy MachineSim package to MachineSim folder.

3. Use and load your MachinmeSim.
　

4. Here is info for old version:

5. Here is sample for load MachineSim:

Use MachinmeSim you can find any problem and improve programming.

JeffCNC alway do good POST and MachineSim, is good for you save time and save money.

Please see detail info about POST high value MachineSIM:

https://jeffcnc.webs.com/apps/blog/show/46966022-about-gibbscam-post-and-machinesim

If you have any question or need any help about POST, ToolList, Machine Simulation and Machine Simulation macros, please contact me: [email protected]

Good news about Online POST and Books in promotion on Payhip:

Please see more info on JeffCNC Web Store or Ebook Online Store:

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Here is one example:

GibbsCAM Fanuc 3Axis POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-fanuc-3axis-post

GibbsCAM Fadal 3Axis POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-fadal-3axis-post

GibbsCAM Haas 3Axis POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-haas-3axis-post

GibbsCAM Okuma 3Axis POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-Okuma-3axis-post

GibbsCAM Siemens 3Axis POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-Siemens-3axis-post

GibbsCAM Yasnac 3Axis POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-Yasnac-3axis-post

GibbsCAM 4A Position Mills POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-4a-position-mills-post

GibbsCAM 4A Rotary Mills POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-4a-Rotary-mills-post

GibbsCAM 2A Lathes POST:

https://payhip.com/EboStore/collection/gibbscam-2a-lathes-post

About POST and ToolList

MasterCAM have GENERIC FUNC 4X MILL.PST POST, use this POST you will get ToolList in your NC program.

But, different company like different format of NC program.One of my customer like the toollist include all tool info with sequence number.

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Whatever you change sequence number, always match on ToolList:

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JeffCNC can do whatever you want and whatever you use.

Here is picture of GibbsCAM ToolList:

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Whatever you change sequence number, always match on ToolList:

JeffCNC can customize good Postprocessor, MachineSIM,  ToolList, and whatever you want.

JeffCNC alway do good job, want everybody happy, save time and save money.

Please see detail info about POST high value MachineSIM:

https://jeffcnc.webs.com/apps/blog/show/46966022-about-gibbscam-post-and-machinesim

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If you have any question or need any help about POST, ToolList, Machine Simulation and Machine Simulation macros, please contact me: [email protected]

About GibbsCAM POST and MachineSIM

 About GibbsCAM POST :

GibbsCAM old version use .pst Postprocessor, new version use .post, totally different and .post can't use for old version.

Normally JeffCNC customize .pst Postprocessor because .post more expensive. JeffCNC want customer save money so price for .pst only, and .pst still can use for new version.

When .pst use for new version, GibbsCAM will give you a notice, you can cancel the notice if you don't like it.

JeffCNC can update .pst to .post for new version but should quote first and charge more money because will take time update and do more test.

About GibbsCAM MachineSIM:

JeffCNC can customize good MachineSIM depend on 3 price levels, please quote:
1, don't have machine model
2, have machine model
3, need macros for door movement and frame auto transparency

Normally JeffCNC customize MachineSIM without macros because save time and customer can save money.

But level 3 MachineSIM will be high value and beautiful, please see detail info:

Recently, JeffCNC made high value Haas VF2 5 axis MachineSIM for machine simulation:

When you select MachineSIM, you will see door open automatically as a movie:

When you start MachineSIM, door will closed and machine frame will change transparency.

Now, you don't need change machine parts setup, you see inside very clearly.

And so on…

When finish, if you want Rewind, you will see door open again automatically as a movie:

Here is machine simulation videos, very interesting.


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If you have any question or need any help about GibbsCAM pst/post, MDD, Machine Simulation and Machine Simulation macros, please contact me: [email protected]

What's difference with AC or AB 5 axis programming?

Recently, JeffCNC customize good AC 5 axis POST for customer, and then he need customize new AB 5 axis POST, but he test with same CAM file always have problem.

For Gibbs 5 axis programming, XY plan should exactly mach your machine, so programming for AC and AB 5 axis machine will be different.

For example, for AC 5 axis machine XY plan maybe like this:

But, for AB 5 axis machine XY plan should be like this:

Here is machine simulation for AB 5 axis machine programming.

A0.B0. position should be like this:

After A axis rotate then do OP1:

And then OP2 do 5 axis simultaneous:

And then do OP3:

And then do OP4:…

Here is machine simulation for AC 5 axis machine programming.
Now, we can see A0.C0. position should be like this:

OP1 in XY plan so don't need rotate:

And then OP2 do 5 axis simultaneous:

And so on…

Here is video for AB 5 axis machine simulation:

Here is video for AC 5 axis machine simulation:

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If you have any question or need any help about GibbsCAM MDD and Machine Simulation, please contact me: [email protected]

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If you want test JeffCNC 4Axis and 5Axis Machine Simulation, please Sign in and download in GibbsCAM Download Center.

How to customize machine simulation for dual trunnion?

Recently, JEFF CNC developing good machine simulation for dual trunnion.

You know Haas VF3 SST 5 Axis milling machine have two C-Axis trunnion, but  5 axis programming always use one zero and stock for one job only.

So, I have to made two MachineSim, right MachineSim for right trunnion, left MachineSim for left trunnion.

I think this is the only way for two trunnion machining and simulation, I test both work OK.
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1, Use regular 5Axis programming :

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2, Select right MachineSim for right trunnion machining:

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3, You will see right trunnion machining OK:

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4, If you select left MachineSim for left trunnion:

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5, You will see left trunnion machining OK too:

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You don’t need worry about your parts on which trunnion, programming same. You don’t need change anything for Machine Simulation, it's very easy.

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6, Here is videos for Machine Simulation:

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If you have any question or need any help about GibbsCAM MDD and Machine Simulation, please contact me: [email protected]

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If you want test JeffCNC 4Axis and 5Axis Machine Simulation, please Sign in and download in GibbsCAM Download Center.

JeffCNC Customized Good POST and MachineSim

Recently, JEFFCNC customized good GibbsCAM POST, MDD for customer, machine rotary special but JeffCNC can do whatever customer want, please see email:

And JEFFCNC customized good MachineSim, is good for programming. Here is info about how to use GibbsCAM MachineSim:

1.Use GibbsCAM Plug_Ins > PathFinder find MachineSim folder.



2. Copy MachineSim package to MachineSim folder.

3. Use and load your MachinmeSim.
　

4. Here is info for old version:

5. Here is sample for load MachineSim:

Use MachinmeSim you can find any problem and improve programming.

JeffCNC alway do good POST and MachineSim, is good for you save time and save money.

Please see detail info about POST high value MachineSIM:

https://jeffcnc.webs.com/apps/blog/show/46966022-about-gibbscam-post-and-machinesim

If you have any question or need any help about POST, ToolList, Machine Simulation and Machine Simulation macros, please contact me: [email protected]

And JeffCNC customize special POST for customer who use very old mori seiki machine with yasnac control, X axis reversed direction (X-,Z+) and G2 becomes G3, G42 becomes G41).

JeffCNC can do exactly whatever customer want, please see detail info:

And JeffCNC customize more special POST for customer, after quote and finish good POST less than 1 week.

Here is email from customer today and customer said:

"Post looking pretty good thank you. Will keep on testing."

JeffCNC customize new POST over 10 years never have problem. I just want do good POST for customer but I hope have good cooperation and don't want waste your money and my time.

You can see I have so many good customers and good cooperation and customized good POST.

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JeffCNC always customized good POST for customer:

Such as good POST for Hass and Okuma, all customer like it.

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Here is one email from customer:

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And some special good POST for customer:

Such as 5 Axis Matsuura MAM72-100H horizontal post and Mdd with special gun drill macros. Post uses G68.2 and shower coolant options with G131R0 thru G131R9 for countering control.

Here is email from customer:

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And some POST for special control such as Siemens 840D:

POST for Quaser MF500U 5axes with Siemens 840D control.

Here is email from customer:

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More comments by email:

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More Special POST For MasterCAM:

One POST for trumpf laser with semins 840 controller. Main problem is

the TC_LASER_ON cycle is called up in the NC program with the following cycle parameters:

TC_LASER_ON (Laser method, "Laser technology table", Piercing type, Cutting type)    

JeffCNC design Laser technology table use Tool name;

If you use default Tool # and same number for Len. Offset and Dia. Offset,  Laser method will use "9", Piercing type use "10" and Cutting type use "110" as default, or you can change whatever you want:

JeffCNC always do the best for everybody that's why customer happy for this POST:

Another POST for Siemens MILL, JeffCNC customize good ToolLIST :

MasterCAM ToolLIST can align:

You can set Tool name length 20 or any number, if your Tool name longer then this number, will automatically put "~" keep same length:

Customized Good Machine Simulation

JeffCNC customized good Machine Simulation for customer, everybody like it.

For example, JeffCNC customized all kinds of Haas Machine Simulation for GibbsCAM, MasterCAM and EdgeCAM.

1,  Here is GibbsCAM 4Axis Machine Simulation:
 

 2,  Here is GibbsCAM 5Axis Machine Simulation:

More info please see: Customize GibbsCAM MDD and Simulation

3,  Here is EdgeCAM 5Axis Machine Simulation:

4, You can see movement of EdgeCAM Machine Simulation:

5,  Here is MasterCAM 4Axis Machine Simulation:

6. You can see movement of MasterCAM Machine Simulation:

Good POST for Customer!

Recently, JeffCNC customized good POST for threading:

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And JeffCNC customized good Machine Simulation for customer, JeffCNC can do whatever you want. Here is email from one customer:

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Jeff.

Thanks! 

All of the Mastercam and Surfcam guys at my shop are now envious !

Bamm ! you made my Haas dual trunnion sim, Matsuura  72-100 H sim , and now UMC 750 simultaneous sim.

thanks!

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Here is more info about GibbsCAM POST and MachineSIM

https://jeffcnc.webs.com/apps/blog/categories/show/845457-gibbscam

JeffCNC customer from all over the world, here is one email recently from USA:

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WOW Jeff !

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Recently, JeffCNC customized good POST for customer, here is email from Dan:

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Jeff,

Thank you for doing the job that you advertise to do.

Some other people on c.n.c. web sites claim to do but do not deliver.

The post you made for me works perfect.!

On Wednesday, April 4, 2018 6:14 PM , DAN...

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Here is Picture from Dan email:

More comments by email:

More customer comments:

JeffCNC can customize good POST whatever you want, if you want customize new POST, please contact me: [email protected].

How to Get GibbsCAM Tool List

GibbsCAM has a macro function that can be used to create ToolList.

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Recently, JEFF CNC developing some GibbsCAM macros for CNC programming. Use GibbsCAM macro, it's easy for customize various kinds Tool List:

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GibbsCAM macros menu: Toollist Report

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For toollist report have 3 function:

1, General toollist report

2, Toollist with cut depth

3, Toollist with cut time

All tool info, cut depth and cut time come from toolpath of your CAM file automatically.(Calculate Min. cut depth (deepest one) and total cut time from all toolpath of same tool)

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Tool List with cut depth.

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You can save Tool List and transform to Excel automatically.

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If you want buy GibbsCAM Macros Package or others source codes on JeffCNC Web Store, please contact me: [email protected].

How to transfer part to sub?

GibbsCAM have the function UTILITY to transfer part to sub:

For example you have two spindle one turret machine:

For Main spindle programming should be:

Transfer part to sub with UTILITY:

For Sub spindle programming should be:

JeffCNC made good POST over 10 yrs, if you want customize new POST, please tell me detail machine Axis info.

If you customized any POST from JeffCNC, you can use 8888 as program number and then you will see your POST version.

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Example of GibbsCAM:

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How to Cut a Key by CNC?

1, Make picture for key:

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2, Convert picture to DXF by software:

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3, Load DXF and make model by GibbsCAM:

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4, Creat NC program by EdgeCAM (or GibbsCAM):

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5, Setup and machining will copy a key:

How to Save GibbsCAM MachSim?

1, Find your GibbsCAM MachSim folder:

Plug-Ins --> Misc --> Pathfinder --> MachSim

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2, Copy your new MachSim folder in your GibbsCAM MachineSIM folder.

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3, Restart your GibbsCAM and then you will see your new MachSim when you load machine.

GibbsCAM Tombstone Management System

Tombstones are a very productive means for machining multiple parts, greatly extending the time a machining center can run without operator intervention. GibbsCAM TMS (Tombstone Management System) streamlines multi-part setups to move more material through a machine tool while dramatically reducing the overall time required to create error-free machining processes.

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Single Interface

The TMS dialog provides all the options needed to machine a tombstone full of parts— whether it's the same part duplicated in a number of locations, different faces of the same part, or different parts altogether

Flexible Part Layout

Define the tombstone, the multiple parts on it and how tools should move from part to part.

•Set up a standard configuration of parts where the same configuration is used on all sides of the tombstone.

•Set up a custom configuration to support multiple types of parts or part conditions that can vary from one side to the next.

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Optimize Tool Changes

Group similar operations to control which operations should be performed together to minimize tool changes and rotations of the tombstone.

•Group operations by tool to machine all features—in order and across all parts, including those accessible on adjacent sides of the tombstone—with the same tool before the next tool change.

•Group operations by tool and coordinate system to complete all operations on a workpiece with the same tool before moving to the next.

•Because some tools may be used for several operations, the user has the option to have one tool perform only one operation in one group at a time.

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Safe Retracts

Avoid collisions by defining the safe distance when moving from part to part on each face of the tombstone and when indexing from face to face of the tombstone.

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Visual Verification

The Machine Simulation module provides visual verification of the complete setup—the tombstone, fixtures, and workpieces as well as critical components of the machine tool such as the rotary table, base plates, machine columns and so on. Apparent problems can be corrected easily by simply returning to the TMS dialog and modifying the input. Simulation also keeps track of X, Y, Z positions relative to the machine's travel limits to prevent the tool from exceeding the machine's travel capacity.

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Recently, JeffCNC customized good TMS (Tombstone Management System) POST, customer satisfied 100% for the program and don't need change anything. If you have any question or need any help please contact me: [email protected]

About C Axis Mill-Turn Programming

If machine doesn't have "Y", normally programming on XY Plan.

Tool move from X Axis and with C axis change, cut profile or drill holes.

Hers is picture show XY Plan programming:

Hers is video for C Axis machining:

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If your machine doesn't have "Y" and you want programming on YZ Plan, remember only in center.

Normally just drill holes align to center, or mill slot from outside to inside. All toolpath should be in tool center line (Make sure no any Y and G41, G02, G03, R...; otherwise, machine should support "Y" Axis).

Hers is picture show YZ Plan programming:

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Machine almost can do everything If have "Y" Axis, whatever you programming on XY Plan or YZ Plan.

Hers is picture show YZ Plan programming:

Hers is video for CY Axis machining:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ObChOoHuqPY#t=204

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Comparison Summary From GibbsCAM:

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JeffCNC can customize good Mill-Turn POST and 3D Machine Simulation:

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Recently, JeffCNC customized good GibbsCAM Mill-Turn POST and made good 3D Machine for simulation.

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If you have any question or need any help about GibbsCAM POST, MDD and Machine Simulation, please contact me: [email protected]

JeffCNC customized good POST for customer, never have problem. For example, recently I made good POST for one client , POST works very well. Here is email:

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To: [email protected]

Subject: RE: Hi

Date: Mon, 26 May 2014 10:39:29

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Hi Jeff,

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That's great thank you very much. works brilliantly.

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Best Regards

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JeffCNC customized good POST so many years, thanks for so many customers support JeffCNC. Here is a customer email in 2009:

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Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 09:37:01

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Hi Jeff

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I check visually your programs and everything looks perfect.

Don’t vary about M41 and M42 I will be put manually this code.

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I let you more details Mandy after noon about this programs. I have to show and discuss with my boos and explain him what’s you change (I know he want to change something)

For me everything is very good.

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You are genius!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jan

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Compare GibbsCAM, EdgeCAM, MasterCAM and PowerMILL

JeffCNC

About training or self-learning

Most people say without a doubt GibbsCAM is far easier to learn, everything is graphical i.e. drag and drop. You can self-learning GibbsCAM if you download some training materials or videos from JeffCNC. Others CAM normally need professional training.

About intelligent programming

EdgeCAM is the only CAM system of intelligent programming. EdgeCAM can create toolpath easy based your solids feature and updated everything automatically if your model changed.

About 2D and 3D modeling

GibbsCAM is the best for 2D and 3D modeling. You can delete 2D geometry after create model and you can modify solid by many easy way. MasterCAM model should be problem if you delete 2D geometry; EdgeCAM and PowerMill should use other software for 3D modeling.

About machine and simulation

EdgeCAM is the best about 3D machine and simulation. By EdgeCAM simulation, you can show different machine parts and show where over cut or leave materials. EdgeCAM postprocessor include 3D machine model and setup everything already, you don’t need do anything just POST out your program. Others CAM need separate MDD and machinesim.

About macros and re-exportation

You can use GibbsCAM macros or EdgeCAM PCI macros for improve programming. JeffCNC create EdgeCAM PCI package for create VISE, TXT, DIM any point, X0Y0 and Z0 dimension. Use JeffCNC GibbsCAM macros, it's easy for customize various kinds Tool List; Show Tools information and G/M codes information; Especially, it's very easy for select Taps, Reamers and Drills, Drill always match Tap or Reamer.

About CAM version

GibbsCAM can save new CAM file for old version and GibbsCAM postprocessor good for different CAM version. Normally update CAM version good for user and progressive. But MasterCAM change postprocessor and CAM version frequently no good for different user exchange and cooperation.

About postprocessor

GibbsCAM has the most powerful Compost3 for customize good postprocessor whatever you want, especially the POST compiler as exe file, very fast and wonderful. JeffCNC customized good posts for customer. You don’t need change anything after Post, save time save money.

About CAM Poll

All CAM system are similar idea with strengths and weaknesses, but only GibbsCAM is very easy to learn and do good job, especially GibbsCAM can customize good POST, remember Good Post, Good Program;Save time save money. So for my opinion GibbsCAM is the best.

EdgeCAM is the only intelligent CAM system, easy create toolpath and updated everything automatically based solids feature. And EdgeCAM has good 3D machine simulation. So for my opinion EdgeCAM is the second one.

MasterCAM is the most popular CAM system and improved so many from dos system but still have many problems, especially MasterCAM change version frequently but no compatibility. So for my opinion MasterCAM is the third one.

PowerMILL is the professional system for Mould programming, same as CATIA and others special CAM system, different with normally turning and milling programming. So for my opinion PowerMILL is the fourth one for special only.

Thanks for you visiting JeffCNC website, you can poll your favourite CAM system on JeffCNC website. If you have any different opinion or require any assistance, please feel free to contact JeffCNC: [email protected]

Customize GibbsCAM MDD and Simulation

JEFF CNC developing good GibbsCAM Postprocessor for CNC programming. Most people know good POST good program, it’s very important for programming. But in the mean time, we need good MDD (Machine Definition Document) and Machine simulation.

The MDD is an exact physical description of your machine, its tools, spindles and its axes. It is used by GibbsCAM to offer appropriate functionality.

Sometimes MDD doesn’t match your machine, even though we can change POST and get good NC codes, but is not the best way.

Gibbs MDD always follow CAM file automatically. You will get new MDD when you copy a special Gibbs CAM file; It’s so easy and good for you if you don’t have same MDD. But it’s very easy mix up different MDD and maybe doesn’t match your machine. It’s very dangerous for CNC programming and machining.

JEFFCNC can customize good MDD for you, and MDD can be related in JEFFCNC special POST. You will get good POST and good MDD, and guarantee no any problem for your program.

GibbsCAM Machine Simulation option is a 3D representation of a Machine Tool, the part and cutting tools that supplements the standard rendering component of GibbsCAM. Machine Simulation provides a machine-centric view of what is happening as opposed to the standard rendering which is part-centric.

You can customize Machine Simulation by GibbsCAM Machine Builder, a tool to create the models that represent the machine tool. Machine Simulation supports lathe, mill, advanced mill, rotary mill and Tombstone Machining System parts.

JEFFCNC can help you customize good Machine simulation for test and improve your program.

You can see 4Axis and 5Axis Machine Simulation samples, so simple but beautiful, good for showing in different angle.

4Axis Machine Simulation:

You don’t need worry about your parts position on tombstone. You can set your parts zero everywhere only keep all coordinated system in same zero. You don’t need change anything for Machine Simulation, it's very easy.

5Axis Machine Simulation:

If you have any question or need any help about GibbsCAM MDD and Machine Simulation, please contact me: [email protected]

If you want test JeffCNC 4Axis and 5Axis Machine Simulation, please Sign in and download in GibbsCAM Download Center.

GibbsCAM Macros Programming

GibbsCAM has a macro function that can be used to create geometry, import saved processes, and create operations.

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Recently, JEFF CNC developing some GibbsCAM macros for CNC programming. Use GibbsCAM macro, it's easy for customize various kinds Tool List; Show Tools information and G/M codes information; Especially, it's very easy for select Taps, Reamers and Drills, Drill always match Tap or Reamer.

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GibbsCAM macros menu: (6 macros packages)

Toollist Report

Tool info

G-M codes

Drill Select

Tap Select

Pins Select

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For toollist report have 3 function:

1, General toollist report

2, Toollist with cut depth

3, Toollist with cut time

All tool info, cut depth and cut time come from toolpath of your CAM file automatically.(Calculate Min. cut depth (deepest one) and total cut time from all toolpath of same tool)

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Tool List with cut depth.

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You can save Tool List and transform to Excel automatically.

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Show Tools Information.

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Show G/M-Codes Information.

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Drills and Taps selection for Tap Holes.

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It's very easy for select Drills and Taps.

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Drill always match Tap.

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Drills and Reamers selection for Pin Holes.

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It's very easy for select Drills and Reamers.

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Drill always match Reamer.

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If you want buy GibbsCAM Macros Package or others source codes on JeffCNC Web Store, please contact me: [email protected].