How to Choose the Right Post-Processor for your Mekanika CNC machine

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Maxime G.
Maxime G.
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In order to create a G-code from your CAM software and make it compatible with your Mekanika CNC machine, you need to choose the right post-processor. 

This article will guide through the process on Autodesk Fusion and Vectric VCarve or Aspire, whether you are using a Mac or a PC. 

If you are using another CAM software, please contact our support team. We will gladly help you find a matching post-processor.

Autodesk Fusion

Open Fusion and go directly to the “Manufacture” workspace.

Open Fusion Manufacture Workspace and Choose the Post Processor for Mekanika

Open the “Post Process” menu by clicking on Post-treatment merger

Post-processing Merge window to export g-code and choose a post-processor

In the “Post” section, click on

a square icon with 3 small dots inside

This will open the “Post Library”.

Autodesk Fusion Postprocessor Library window

Type “Mekanika” in the search field and select the only item found.

Window for selecting the mekanika post-processor in the fusion library

Finish by clicking on “Ok” and you're done!

From now on, Fusion will use this post-processor by default. 

You can always check if it is correct when posting your setups by verifying this field. 

Control the post processor selected in the G-code

Vectric VCarve / Aspire

First, download Mekanika's Post-Processor for Vectric softwares from our support website. And save it somewhere on your computer.

In the software, open the toolpath tab and click on "save toolpath".

Toolpath tab window and click Save toolpath

Click on the "Post-processor" field.   

Save Toolpath Menu in Vcarve Vectric   Choose the Post Processor for Mekanika

Select "Add Post-processors"

In the "Associated Post-Processors" window, click on the + icon.

Vcarve Configuration of a Machine and Post Processor   Choose the Post Processor for Mekanika

At the bottom of the window, you will find a folder icon.

By passing your mouse on top of it, you will see "Install Post-Processor to custom Post-Processor directory".
Click on it.

Navigate your computer to select the downloaded post-processor (link above) and click "open".

Choose the Post Processor for Mekanika

Back to the “Post-Processor Management” window.

Choose "Mekanika(mm)(*.ngc)" and then click on Select to confirm.

Select a Post Processor in Vcarve   Choose the Post Processor for Mekanika

It should now be your default post-processor in your software.

 

About Mekanika

Mekanika is a Belgian company based in Brussels whose ambition is to make local production more accessible thanks to a 100% open-source approach.

We design and produce high quality machines for CNC milling and screen printing, which have been recognized for their reliability and ease of use. Our tools are delivered as kits and fully documented, allowing to easily adapt them to specific needs.

Visit our shop to find out more, or check out our online resources and tutorials to continue learning.

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