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16-Pearl
September 23, 2016
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Expert machinist

  • September 23, 2016
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Hi all,

Simple question. What is expert machinist used for ? I've had a look at the help but it's not really explicit on what is the purpose of this module. Any idea ?


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1-Visitor
September 23, 2016

I was playing with Expert Machinist  last week. I was thinking that when I get swamped with the tough programming  I could get someone to help with simple programs. It's supposed to be in all Creo packages.  As far as I can see it's a very low end machining package that isn't supported very well with help files or tutorials on how to use it But it is functional for basic machining.

Steve

RaphMORIN16-PearlAuthor
16-Pearl
September 26, 2016

Thanks Steve for this answer.

1-Visitor
September 26, 2016

Expert machinist, also called NC Lite, is a 2,5D milling package that includes some drilling sequences. It is possible to run it even without Creo NC licence. The trouble is that the CL data are of no use without some sort of external postprocessor that you'd have to program by yourself.

1-Visitor
September 26, 2016

James62,

I believe GPOST is available in all packages along with expert machinist as well as some post already created on the NC Central support page.

Steve

24-Ruby III
September 27, 2016

Steve,

with NC Lite Creo does not enable you to do postprocessing - GUI for postprocessing is not available. You have to run postprocessor outside of Creo - James62 mentioned this in his reply.

MH