The
post-processor
component
of
Manufacturing
Materials
Optimisation
Software
is
the
portion
that
physically
writes
the
Code
that
the
CNC
machine
reads
to
make
the
moves
in
order to create the components you require.
Yes.
Occasionaly
organisations
will
stumble
over
CNC
programmers
and
operators
that
are
quite
proficient
in
writing
the
code.
However,
it
is
‘
Highly
Unlikely
”
that
your
lucky
find
will
be
capable
of
even
remotely
competing
with
a
post-processor.
The
post-processor
is
often
a
single-click
operation
that
will
create
all
programs
containing
all
the
code
your
CNC
requires
to manufacture your components based on your specified machining constraints.
Of
course,
some
organisations
will
already
have
their
own
software
already
configured
to
their
own
post-processors
for
their
in-house
machinery.
In
that
case,
we
happily
provide
the
appropriate
files
to
essentially
‘Pick-up’
from
the
point
where
they
can
easily
manage.
This
scenario
would
likely
be
quite
different
to
another
organisation,
depending
on
the
CNC
machinery, and the software in operation.
Once
all
the
appropriate
files
have
been
completed
by
us,
we
then
upload
them
to
our
server
whereby
you
will
receive
a
link
from
us
to
the
directory
that
contains
your
files.
From
this
point,
you
can
simply
copy
them
to
your
system
ready
for
transferring
to
your
CNC
for
production.
We
do
however,
require
you
to
check
the
drawings
prior
to
manufacture
looking
for any discrepancies prior to the production of any materials.
For
the
CNC
to
make
its
physical
movements,
it
needs
the
appropriate
commands, also known as G code.
What
appears
to
be
a
long
list
of
numbers
and
letters,
is
the
actual
language
of
the
CNC’s
main
controller.
The
CNC
controller
recognises
the
commands
in
their
order,
and
the
CNC
makes
the
movements
as
instructed by the controller.