Zero to G-Code: A Guide to Customising Your SolidCAM Post Processor

Even the best CAM strategy is only as effective as the G-code it produces. In this post, we explore how Solid Solutions’ in‑house SolidCAM post-processor specialists help manufacturers turn toolpaths into reliable, production‑ready code—tailored precisely to their machines, controllers, and way of working.

Why is a custom Post Processor needed?

When it comes to CNC machining, even the most advanced CAM strategy is only as good as the G-code it produces. That’s why post-processing is a critical part of any SolidCAM workflow—and it’s where Solid Solutions’ in-house SolidCAM post processor team adds real value.
Solid Solutions has a dedicated team of specialists who focus on SolidCAM post-processor development. Their role is to bridge the gap between SolidCAM toolpaths and the exact requirements of your CNC machine, controller, and shop-floor processes. Rather than relying on generic or ‘close enough’ posts, they deliver post processors that are tailored precisely to how you machine.

From Simple Mills to the Most Complex Machines

Whether you’re programming a straightforward 3-axis vertical mill or a highly complex Swiss-type or multi-channel mill-turn machine, Solid Solutions’ post team has the experience to support it. They develop and maintain post processors for:

• 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis milling machines

• Mill-turn centres with single or multiple spindles

• Swiss-type sliding head machines

• Multi-channel, multi-turret configurations with synchronised operations

This breadth of capability means your post-processor isn’t just outputting G-code—it’s optimising machine usage, reducing cycle times, and ensuring safe, predictable execution on the shop floor.

Built Around Your Way of Machining

Every manufacturer machines differently. Tooling preferences, fixture layouts, work offsets, probing routines, and safe positioning standards all vary. Solid Solutions’ post processors are customised around your internal standards, producing G-code that your operators recognise and trust.
This approach helps to reduce hand-editing of programs at the machine, minimise prove-out time and risk of errors, improve consistency across jobs and programmers, and support advanced SolidCAM functions such as iMachining, multitasking, and machine simulation.

A Supported, Long-Term Solution

Custom post processors aren’t a one-off exercise. The Solid Solutions team works alongside customers as machines evolve, new strategies are introduced, or SolidCAM versions are updated. This ensures your post remains robust, supported, and aligned with future manufacturing requirements.
From zero to G-code, Solid Solutions’ in-house SolidCAM post processor expertise ensures that what you program is exactly what your machine runs—safely, efficiently, and with confidence.