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Icam Post-Processors

Unleashing efficiency across your shop floor can be the difference between a future-proofed CNC machining operation, and one that risks being left behind.

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Your top Icam Post-Processor benefits.

Our CNC post-processors maximise the efficiency and accuracy of your manufacturing process by seamlessly integrating with your existing CAD systems and CNC machines - meaning less hassle, and more productivity.

Unrivaled compatibility and integration

Icam post-processors seamlessly integrate with all major CAM systems and CNC machines - allowing for accurate code translation and smooth data transfer regardless of your machining set-up.

Customised to your CNC machine’s quirks

Every CNC machine is different, which means it has its own quirks and nuances. Icam's post-processors are customisable to your CNC machine’s specific configuration for optimal compatibility.

Create like-for-like digital twins with VMCs

Pair a post-processor with a Vericut Machine Configuration (VMC) to produce a like-for-like digital twin of your CNC machine, and to configure, test, and simulate your post-processed output.

What is a CNC post-processor?

A CNC post-processor is the essential software link between your CAM system and your CNC machine.

While CAM software generates toolpaths, a post-processor translates those toolpaths into precise machine-specific instructions, such as G-code or NC code.

Without a reliable post-processor, even the most advanced CAM program cannot deliver accurate, efficient machining.

How does a CNC post-processor work?

The post-processor translates generic toolpath data into CNC-ready code.

It achieves this by accounting for the CNC machine’s specific kinematics (up to 15 axes), controller syntax and logic, and motion optimisation (such as feed rates and tool orientation). It also runs essential safety checks to reduce the risk of tool collisions and unnecessary air cutting.

These processes ensure the code matches your unique CNC machine’s capabilities, maximising your cutting tools' accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.

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Why choose Icam Post-Processors?

Since 1971, Icam Post-Processors have been the manufacturing industry’s go-to.

They’re trusted worldwide to deliver flexible, powerful post-processors that adapt to diverse CAM systems and CNC machines.

Proven since 1971.

Decades of NC code innovation and industry leadership.

Flexible CAM integration.

Works seamlessly with Vericut, Mastercam, Siemens NX, CATIA, and more.

Advanced kinematics.

Supports complex 5-axis and mill-turn machines with unmatched accuracy.

Customisation at scale.

Thousands of variables and macros allow tailoring to unique workflows.

Continuous innovation.

Regular updates add smarter diagnostics, improved motion, and heightened performance.

Vericut and Icam Post: powerful partners for your smartest-ever workflows.

Icam Post-Processors doesn’t just generate optimised NC code; they connect directly with Vericut to verify it before it reaches the shop floor.

Icam Post creates customised, machine-specific NC programs. Vericut simulates and verifies toolpaths to eliminate errors, prevent collisions, and cull over-travel.

Together, they help you run your smartest-ever CNC workflows to date: slashing downtime, cutting costs, and improving your shop floor efficiency and confidence.

Adaptive Post-Processing

Icam Post "Smart" modules reduce programming time and effort along with machining time to increase productivity. Easily re-post your existing programs to a different machine with no changes to the CAM toolpaths.

Maximise machine work envelopes, reduce programming and cycle time, and eliminate toll collisions and over-travel with SmartPATH. Eliminate unnecessary air-cutting feedrate motions with SmartCUT.

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Have Icam Post-Processors your way.

Post Developer

Want to build your own custom CNC post-processor? Developer Post allows you to do so quickly and effectively.

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Dedicated Post

Prefer us to create a custom CNC post-processor for you? Our team can produce a Dedicated Post with your preferences and practices built into it.

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See How Your CNC Will Behave While You Post-Process Your CAM File

Virtual Machine® enables NC programmers to graphically simulate and test programs, easily & automatically, against collisions and over-travels. Virtual Machine® allows NC programmers to avoid and correct possible programming errors that may have resulted in costly machine tool collisions and defective parts.

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frequently asked questions:

Icam Post and CNC post-processor FAQs.

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What is a CNC post-processor, and why is it important?

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A post-processor ensures that CAM-generated toolpaths are translated into CNC-ready code, tailored to your exact machine and controller.

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How do Icam Post-Processors differ from other solutions?

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Generic post-processors output one-size-fits-all code, while Icam Post delivers customisable, precise, and machine-specific results.

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What CAM systems and CNC machines are supported?

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Icam Post-Processors integrate with leading CAM platforms like Mastercam, Siemens NX, and CATIA, and support a wide range of CNC machine controllers.

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How does Icam Post integrate with Vericut?

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Icam Post generates optimised NC code, while Vericut verifies it with a digital twin simulation. Together, they reduce errors and collisions, and limit costly downtime.

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How does Icam Post handle machine tool updates or controller changes?

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Icam Post Processors are modular and adaptable. If you upgrade your CNC machine or controller, Icam Post engineers can quickly adjust the post to match your new setup.

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Can Icam Post-Processors optimise feed rates for complex toolpaths?

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Yes, Icam Post, uses advanced analysis (40+ optimisation methods) to adjust feeds and speeds for efficiency and tool longevity.

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Does Icam post support 5-axis and mill-turn machining?

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Absolutely. Icam’s post-processors are proven in the most complex kinematic environments, supporting up to 15 unique axes.

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Is Icam Post scalable for multiple machines and sites?

Definitely. Whether you operate a single CNC or manage a global network of machine tools, Icam post-processing solutions scale to meet enterprise-level needs.

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Can Icam Post-Processors be customised for unique shop-floor requirements?

They certainly can! Icam Post solutions are fully customisable, from handling custom macros and cycles to supporting proprietary machine functions. This ensures your NC code reflects your exact machining strategies.

Accelerate efficiency and productivity across your operation with Icam post-processors.

Icam post-processors are purpose-built to enhance your CNC machining output.

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Icam Post-Processors have the ability to make the machine do exactly what you want it to do. Since we have many machines, we save lots of money by taking advantage of post-processing.

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Manufacturing Engineer - General Motors

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