NX D Cutcom Value not on line with G41 X Y move

2021-10-06T23:27:57Z
NX for Manufacturing

Summary


Details

The "D" value is only outputting on the first profile pass. The remaining passes do not have a "D" in the NC output when cutcom is called.

G41 X5.275 Y2.675 D2  (G41 calling for cutcom with D2)

2nd pass... G41 X5.275 Y2.675 (D2 is missing)




Solution

Note: This is strictly a sample solution.


  • Open Post Configurator application
  • Go to "Miscellaneous"
  • Select "Debugging"
  • Select "Show Inspect Tool" and turn it "On"
Please see image below to review the steps above.

  • Select test operation and post using Post Configurator.
  • Go to "Buffer Events"  and look for "MOM_cutcom_on" (please see image below).
  • Select "Copy to Clipboard" (please see image below).
  • Select "Close".
  • Select the "Layer Manager"  (please see image below).
  • "Add New Layer" and name it "My Custom Layer" (please see image below).
  • Select "OK".
In the "Actions" group---select the dropdown and select your new layer "my_custom_layer.tcl"   (please see the image below).

  • Select the wrench to edit the custom layer.
  • Paste the copied data from buffer events and complete the code as seen below.
LIB_GE_command_buffer_edit_insert MOM_cutcom_on MOM_cutcom_on_ENTRY_start d_with_g41 ON_G41_LINE before @DEFAULT_ENTRY

#------------------------------------------------------------
proc d_with_g41 {} {
#------------------------------------------------------------
MOM_force ONCE D
}
Note: the proc has to be named as seen on the LIB_GE line. "d_with_g41" is on the LIB_GE line.
           Selecting OK will save the proc. When cutcom is called for...the G41 will output the needed D.

Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: all
OS: n/a
OS Version: n/a
Product: NX
Application: CAM
Version: V1953
Function: POSTCONFIG

Ref: 002-8544586

KB Article ID# PL8544586

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