I was running a drilling cycle. Mastercam outputted a standard G81 drilling cycle. However, the Siemens 828D modal logic is strict. If a previous G-code grouping was left active, the drill cycle wouldn't execute correctly.
Mastercam’s internal NCI parameters must map to Siemens R-parameters. A good post will convert: siemens 828d post processor for mastercam
When sourcing or building a post for the 828D, your file must support the following core functionalities. If your current post lacks these, you are losing 50% of the control's capability. I was running a drilling cycle
The Mastercam post processor (typically a .pst file) acts as a translator. The following syntax rules are critical for the 828D: siemens 828d post processor for mastercam