Post Processor for 5-Axis Machining of Turbomachinery Components

APT/CLSF Post Processor for Aerospace Applications

The post processor translates standardized APT and CLSF output from Siemens NX, CATIA, MaxPac and other CAM systems, generating clearly structured NC program files.

Focus is on traceability, controlled axis movements, and clean representation of complex 5-axis motion sequences.

Specialized for Blade Programs on Impellers and Blisks

The post processor is specifically designed for the requirements of 5-axis blade programming for impellers and blisks .

• Blade indexing and repetition
• Generation of structured subroutines
• Creation of main programs
• Repeatable program structures for production and variants

Flexible Application for Milling, Turning, and Mill-Turn

Beyond impeller and blisk machining, the post processor can also be used for conventional manufacturing tasks:

• 3- to 5-axis milling
• Turning
• Mill-turn machines
• Combined milling and turning processes

Project Manager – Structured NC Projects

An extension provides a Project Manager that handles the organization of complex NC programs. Particularly for extensive impeller and blisk projects, the Project Manager ensures transparency, maintainability, and repeatable results.

• Management of main and subroutines
• Project-specific post processor settings
• Subroutine-specific parameters
• Centralized post-processing of complete projects

Custom Development with Practical Focus

The post processor and Project Manager originated from practical work with complex aerospace components. Not a generic standard solution, but a practice-oriented custom development that adapts to real manufacturing processes.