For spot drilling (1:13) you can also set the bottom height to "chamfer width" or "chamfer diameter" (I think that's what they're called). This works for multiple hole diameters and heights quite nicely. _Width_ will drill down deep enough to produce a chamfer around the hole. This requires that the hole be modeled with the correct size. _Diameter_ will drill deep enough to create a spot of the diameter specified. I'm guessing this would be a more direct substitution to the method shown in the video. The advantage of using this option is that the diameter will stay consistent, regardless of the tip angle of the spot drill. If you had both a 90° spot drill and a 120° spot drill, you could create *one* template that would cover both of them and produce consistently-sized spots.
The motion logic is to limit rapid motion. The problem is, the Software is moving from hole-to-hole and forgets the overall movement it has done, gets into a bind and "forgets" a hole, and has to backtrack over to a spot. However, what makes sense to see at the controller is basic X then Y moves, or Y then X. So I think what Fusion should be able to do is to limit "Cross Axis" motion, and stays moving on one Axis, until it's necessary to move the other axis to get at another hole. Another method is to limit backtrack movement. The code continuously moves the one Axis positive the whole time much as possible, and the other predominately zig zags. I think it's better for the Software to not so much think about limiting rapids. Because you're only pinching seconds half the time, and that requires hundred of holes in a single session to notice the difference.
I would love to have a M-code for checking tool-life and have the postprossesor post that M-code at every retractmove. Like on our bed-type mill i love to use a large Coromill 390 with the 11 mm insertsize, grade 1130 with 0,8 mm radius and M-geometry for all my operations in steel. When machining toolsteel the typical lifetime for my combo is about 15 min when roughing, would be very nice if the machine automaticly stops when 15 min is reached.
Legal!!! Mas o único problema é que se tiver algum furo do outro lado da peça entre os diâmetros mínimo e máximo e não seja na mesma cordenada e não passante ele fara o furo também isso é um erro do próprio software.
After the new update, fusion is frequently crashing on my right when it wasn't at all before. The other strange thing is after the update, the license changed from start up to "non commercial". I've been impressed with the software up until now....re-installing didn't fix it. Any ideas that I'm missing?
Force it offline. Anymore I tend to open what I need, switch to offline mode and do work. If I need a file that isn't in cache (unlikely ) I save everything go back online and take a break. I will go online at the end of the day after saving everything manually, then close out and leave it alone while it uploads to the cloud.
Jody, what do you mean by "close out"? You close Fusion? It uploads to the cloud when it is closed?? I think I'm missing something. Mind to rephrase what you explained, your procedure, again?
that's not a bug. Its a software limit, no cam on this earth can pick up that hole again from previous "set up" you have to manually figure this one out yourself like the rest of us do.
NYC CNC It reorders the sequence the holes are drilled. Zig-zag top to bottom, Circular from center out, or outside to center, clockwise or counter clockwise, or shortest distance where it calculates a path based off the position of all the points and finds the shortest route through them.
Had a part that needed holes drilled in an L shaped pattern with one hole below the L, fusion decided to drill the hole at the top of the L and then the one below and then continue with the L pattern
imagine being so shitty at programming that you blame a CAM for your short comings. I make parts for NASA and I only trust Fusion. Master Cam is bloatware garbage by comparison.
Only video I found on how to spot drill. Thank you!
For spot drilling (1:13) you can also set the bottom height to "chamfer width" or "chamfer diameter" (I think that's what they're called). This works for multiple hole diameters and heights quite nicely.
_Width_ will drill down deep enough to produce a chamfer around the hole. This requires that the hole be modeled with the correct size.
_Diameter_ will drill deep enough to create a spot of the diameter specified. I'm guessing this would be a more direct substitution to the method shown in the video. The advantage of using this option is that the diameter will stay consistent, regardless of the tip angle of the spot drill. If you had both a 90° spot drill and a 120° spot drill, you could create *one* template that would cover both of them and produce consistently-sized spots.
The motion logic is to limit rapid motion. The problem is, the Software is moving from hole-to-hole and forgets the overall movement it has done, gets into a bind and "forgets" a hole, and has to backtrack over to a spot.
However, what makes sense to see at the controller is basic X then Y moves, or Y then X. So I think what Fusion should be able to do is to limit "Cross Axis" motion, and stays moving on one Axis, until it's necessary to move the other axis to get at another hole. Another method is to limit backtrack movement. The code continuously moves the one Axis positive the whole time much as possible, and the other predominately zig zags.
I think it's better for the Software to not so much think about limiting rapids. Because you're only pinching seconds half the time, and that requires hundred of holes in a single session to notice the difference.
Just started on Fusion 360, hole recognition is only for holes on a flat surface or can it pick up holes on a cylindrical part?
How would you select all the holes and chamfer them? (If you’d like to put a chamfer on all the holes???)
I would love to have a M-code for checking tool-life and have the postprossesor post that M-code at every retractmove.
Like on our bed-type mill i love to use a large Coromill 390 with the 11 mm insertsize, grade 1130 with 0,8 mm radius and M-geometry for all my operations in steel. When machining toolsteel the typical lifetime for my combo is about 15 min when roughing, would be very nice if the machine automaticly stops when 15 min is reached.
Just what I needed, thanks John!
Thanks! (for the hundredth helpful video)
Remind me to hug Al Whatmough after this release.
High Five!
Lol
Pretty cool Thx for the info.
"Coplanar"
Well presented ,thankyou.
Legal!!! Mas o único problema é que se tiver algum furo do outro lado da peça entre os diâmetros mínimo e máximo e não seja na mesma cordenada e não passante ele fara o furo também isso é um erro do próprio software.
Thanks
Bit of a flub by them to choose those paths for the holes. Fairly simple algorithm to do that
After the new update, fusion is frequently crashing on my right when it wasn't at all before. The other strange thing is after the update, the license changed from start up to "non commercial". I've been impressed with the software up until now....re-installing didn't fix it. Any ideas that I'm missing?
Force it offline. Anymore I tend to open what I need, switch to offline mode and do work. If I need a file that isn't in cache (unlikely ) I save everything go back online and take a break. I will go online at the end of the day after saving everything manually, then close out and leave it alone while it uploads to the cloud.
Jody Olivent Thanks for the tip, I will try that.
Jody, what do you mean by "close out"? You close Fusion? It uploads to the cloud when it is closed?? I think I'm missing something. Mind to rephrase what you explained, your procedure, again?
Dan L. Yes, before I exit the program, I allow it back online. It will upload all changes. Before it closes.
Jody Ah, it makes sense, that's what I thought. Your last sentence there was confusing to me. Thanks again.
One small bug in software when you flip a part and try to pick up the holes from the other side.... No Can Doo....
that's not a bug. Its a software limit, no cam on this earth can pick up that hole again from previous "set up" you have to manually figure this one out yourself like the rest of us do.
excellent news thanks
Fusion doesn’t have sorting for hole drilling?
Gotta move up to powermill for features like that I guess
What is sorting? Asking for a friend.
NYC CNC
It reorders the sequence the holes are drilled. Zig-zag top to bottom,
Circular from center out, or outside to center, clockwise or counter clockwise, or shortest distance where it calculates a path based off the position of all the points and finds the shortest route through them.
Can’t believe fusion doesn’t have this feature, you would think it would be a very basic option.
Had a part that needed holes drilled in an L shaped pattern with one hole below the L, fusion decided to drill the hole at the top of the L and then the one below and then continue with the L pattern
John the more serious you get the more you need to look into mastercam man
Costs more, updates cost, no easy access to training material from everyone (vs Fusion on RUclips). Why would you use MasterCAM?
such a silly comment. Master Cam is blistered garbage compared to Fusion.
How bout just don’t use the worst cam ever# fusion 360 sucks
I would love to connect and learn what about Fusion 360 makes it the worst cam ever. Ping me any time.
As a side note, I run the Product Management team responsible for Fusion CAM
Why is it the worst ????? I'm just learning and would hate to learn the "worst" first.
@@geneborne5 Don't worry, it is not the worst. If you want worst price/quality relationship, look for MasterCAM.
imagine being so shitty at programming that you blame a CAM for your short comings. I make parts for NASA and I only trust Fusion. Master Cam is bloatware garbage by comparison.