What support is provided with a post purchased from DSI?

A post purchased through DSI entitles you to twelve months of support for that post.

Due to the inherent complexity of a CAM system and the post-processor, comprehensive testing of all aspects may not be feasible upon initial delivery or implementation. Recognizing this challenge, post-processor support becomes indispensable. This is particularly significant when a function is utilized for the first time. Post-processor support provides a dedicated resource to modify the post-processor with the formatting requirements of the CNC controller while accommodating individual preferences.

What is typically included:
- Post-processor support consists of ensuring the format of the code functionally drives the machine without alarm. This is based on the capabilities of the machine control itself as well as the intended usage of the functionality of the originating CAM software.
  - The functionality contained within your post-level is outlined below

What is not included:
- When a post-processor change request is sufficiently complex that a scope and application must be coordinated, these can still be accommodated, although they would need a scope and budget.
  - Third-party integrations such as touch probing systems, data collection and tool management systems.
  - In-process scripting and logical statements.
  - Articulated spindle attachments (Right angled heads).
  - Post-processor edits to circumvent limitations of the CNC Control.
  - Post-processor edits to circumvent the functionality of the CAM system

Typical level 1 post entitlements

Standard Flood codes	Up to 7, flood only
Machine limits	Add machine limits to output within limits
Canned cycles	Add supported cycles and definitions
Home commands	Home positioning - when to go home all axis vs. Z only
Block numbers	Add or remove block numbers
Toolpath numbers	N number to skip to the toolpath
Fixture offsets	Toolpath fixture offsets G54 etc.
Program header	Header info - typical program start stuff
Program End	Program end info
Toolpath End	Toolpath end, what happens between toolpaths
File Extension	Scripting file extension
Tool change	Home the machine
Tool Prestage	Prestage Machine to

Typical level 2 post entitlements

Clamp codes	Clamp on and off commands - when to activate
Tool change 5 axis	Sent the machine to a safe location
High-speed/Smoothing	High-speed output and toolpath tolerance smoothing
TWP output	3+2 type plane info for Heidenhain
Cycle 800	3+2 type plane info for Siemens
Machine sim	Machine simulation and config file
Turn-mill support	Adds turning functions to Mill eg. Brother M140X2

Typical post customizations

Tool length & Break	Laser cycles
Tool life management	Tool life management
Coolant pressure	Adding a user-defined output for coolant pressure
Spindle warm-up	Spindle dwells at toolpath spindle speeds
Main / Sub split	Split toolpaths to output a main and sub-programs
Right Angle Head	Use an existing post to run RA head - requires a new post
Wave thread	Dsi version of sandvik optithread
Custom drill cycle	create a user-defined drill cycle
Drill block	Support for router drill blocks
Multi-channel	Support for multichannel posting with sync codes
Single cycle drilling	add all pattern drilling into a single operation
Custom tool commands	change the way tools are called. eg T#>100 = T1
Operation properties	Add custom properties to specific toolpaths