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CNC Post Processor Editing & Creation — Serving Houston TX & Beyond

  • Writer: Nicholas Tamborello
    Nicholas Tamborello
  • Oct 2
  • 3 min read
CNC Post Processor Editing & Creation

When your CAM-generated toolpaths arrive, they still aren’t ready to run on a CNC machine. That critical bridge of turning CAM toolpaths into machine-specific G-code is handled by post processors. But many shops struggle with mis-tuned or generic posts that produce inefficiency, errors, and scrap. That’s where DesignForge comes in.


DesignForge specializes in post editing, post creation, and on-site integration for CNC machine shops throughout Houston, Conroe, Alvin, Galveston, Baytown and the greater South East Texas region. If you use Mastercam, GibbsCAM, FeatureCAM, ESPRIT, NX CAM, Fusion, HSM, SolidCAM, or any CAM system, we can help you get clean, optimized, error-free G-code that actually runs well on your machines. CNC post processor editing TX


Why Post Processor Services Matter

  • A post processor is the translator between CAM and CNC: it takes a generic toolpath and outputs G-code dialect specific to your machine controller (FANUC, Haas, Siemens, Mazak, Heidenhain, etc.). Wikipedia+1

  • A poorly tuned post can cause tool collisions, feeding issues, spindle commands in wrong format, missing retracts, or mis-interpreted coordinate systems. SolidProfessor+1

  • Hand-editing G-code is error prone, hard to maintain, and breaks the link back to the CAM toolpaths. SolidProfessor

  • A custom, bug-free post ensures that future changes or toolpath updates automatically translate cleanly to machine code without manual fixes.


At DesignForge, we handle that complex post editing work for you reliably, efficiently, and with full support.


Our Services

Post Editing: Tuning Your Existing Posts

  • Analyze your current post (from Mastercam, GibbsCAM, FeatureCAM, etc.)

  • Fix syntax errors, add or correct M-codes, probing, tool change logic, retracts, coolant logic, macro calls

  • Optimize feedrates, block formatting, header/footer consistency

  • Validate output via simulation or “dry run” testing

  • Deliver a refined post that’s ready for production


Post Creation From Scratch

When no usable post exists (or yours is too far off), we’ll build one tailored to your CAM + machine combination. We’ll capture your machine’s exact logic, features, axes, and preferences, and deliver a full working post processor.


On-Site & Hands-On Support

We don’t just deliver a file and walk away. We can come into your shop (Houston Metro, Conroe, Baytown, Huntsville etc) and work side by side with your shop team to:

  • Test and validate posts on real machines

  • Train your engineers or operators

  • Tune corner cases (multi-axis moves, cycle calls, macros)

  • Assist in transitions and rollback fallback plans


Maintenance & Updates

Whenever you change machines, upgrade controllers, or switch CAM versions, we’ll help you update and maintain your posts over time. All work is guaranteed — we stand behind our outputs.


Why Choose DesignForge

  1. All CAM Brands Supported Whether you run GibbsCAM, Mastercam, FeatureCAM, Fusion, HSM, ESPRIT, NX CAM, SolidCAM, or a niche CAM system, we work across the board.

  2. Machine and Controller Diversity We support common controllers (FANUC, Haas, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mazak, etc.) as well as custom/legacy controllers.

  3. Flexible Pricing & Competitive Offer We understand margins. Our pricing is flexible, and we commit to beat competitor pricing while delivering higher quality.

  4. Guaranteed Quality If the post doesn’t work reliably, we’ll fix it at no extra cost — until it runs cleanly.

  5. Local Presence in Texas Based near Conroe, TX, we can respond quickly in the Houston–Conroe–Galveston corridor. Our on-site support ensures you don’t have to ship machines or endure long delays.


Typical Workflow (What You Get)

  1. Initial consultation — you send a sample CAM file, your existing post, and machine specs

  2. Diagnosis and quote — we evaluate complexity, send quote with turnaround

  3. Edit or build — we develop the post, review with you, incorporate revisions

  4. Validate & test — simulation or dry run (or onsite test)

  5. Deployment & training — we hand off the new post, help install, provide training

  6. Support & updates — future tweaks, CAM upgrades, machine changes


Case Example: Standard Plastics

A job shop in Houston, TX had a generic Mastercam post. Every new toolpath required manual edits to correct retract, M-code coolant commands, and coordinate offsets. After they hired us:

  • We analyzed their controller and machine specs

  • Customized the post to handle retracts, canned cycles, tool offsets, and coolant

  • Delivered a drop-in post that ran error-free

  • Eliminated ~15 minutes of manual G-code fixes per job

  • Paid off in less than a week

Get Started Today

If you’re in Houston, Conroe, Galveston, or anywhere in Texas and you want a reliable, accurate, optimized post processor, reach out! https://www.designforgeng.com/contact

 

 
 
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