Can I use the post-processed g-codes of your whole setup with C-axis turning machine? I mean, can I do turning facing and profiling first, and then do drilling with the same machine which has c-axis too?
It will vary depending on your machine / control, but most likely will require a custom post processor. I'd suggest making a post on the Forums with all your info and some of the guys there will be able to help you get exactly what you need! And thank you! :)
Hi Xander, from what I have been reading apparently you can only do mill/turn operations if the live tool is mounded along z axis of the machine, unless you have the ultimate version of 360.....i'm a bit confused because the program seems to allow you to do it...do you know anything about this? cheers
If the tool is along the Z axis, then I believe the non-ultimate version *can* do that, but if the tool is along the X Axis, then I think you need ultimate (and a custom post processor which support that). You can alternatively use multiple setups and adding a few lines of gcode to "manually" position the machine correctly. I haven't experimented with this workflow though so I would have to try out a specific example before giving an in depth accurate response.
Thanks for your reply mate, the job that I am trying to do is really quite simple, maybe I can share my model with you on F360 if you are interested, and then of course there is the post processor issue..I am using a custom built machine with Fanuc Oi TD control, any help is much appreciated :)
Each machine setup could be different depending on how it's setup. You'd need a custom post processor. Are you looking to use live tooling with your machine currently?
Xander Luciano Yeah i do, im waiting for the ultimate release and some parts for my custom 5 axis machine which will have a similar layout to pocketnc. but i dont know what to do with this post processor stuff
If you wanna pop over to the Fusion CAM forums and make a post there and tag @Xander.Luciano I'd be happy to help you out! Can you include the axis that rotate, and what their limits are. Also what control you are using and the machine model. Thanks!
Completely personal choice here, but if I can avoid using spun profile by using clean geometry, I will. It's just the workflow I liked best, but this would be an appropriate use of spun profile.
Oh hey! Fair point, that's why I just copy/pasted a body from before I did the hole and pattern operations. Skip to 1 minute into this screencast. It's a pretty simple workflow, and it'll be parametric if I ever make changes. knowledge.autodesk.com/community/screencast/9b4ab212-2d97-4ca5-b0c6-00abbeb118c2
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Hi Xander. How would you mill these pockets using your XZ and C axis?
Can I use the post-processed g-codes of your whole setup with C-axis turning machine? I mean, can I do turning facing and profiling first, and then do drilling with the same machine which has c-axis too?
when setting the wcs is it important to pay attention to which directions the x and y are pointing?
Nice video! I like it
Xander, what post processor will run this? I don't see anything under Mill/turn. Great video! Short and to the point.
It will vary depending on your machine / control, but most likely will require a custom post processor. I'd suggest making a post on the Forums with all your info and some of the guys there will be able to help you get exactly what you need!
And thank you! :)
may you please do a video of drilling holes on linear patten
When drilling on lathe you not generate rotary between next drilling !!
Hi Xander, from what I have been reading apparently you can only do mill/turn operations if the live tool is mounded along z axis of the machine, unless you have the ultimate version of 360.....i'm a bit confused because the program seems to allow you to do it...do you know anything about this? cheers
If the tool is along the Z axis, then I believe the non-ultimate version *can* do that, but if the tool is along the X Axis, then I think you need ultimate (and a custom post processor which support that). You can alternatively use multiple setups and adding a few lines of gcode to "manually" position the machine correctly. I haven't experimented with this workflow though so I would have to try out a specific example before giving an in depth accurate response.
Thanks for your reply mate, the job that I am trying to do is really quite simple, maybe I can share my model with you on F360 if you are interested, and then of course there is the post processor issue..I am using a custom built machine with Fanuc Oi TD control, any help is much appreciated :)
Make a forum post and tag @Xander.Luciano in it and I'll check it out :) and if you can, export the .f3d file and attach it to your post.
How and what tool should i use for post processing so that stuff like this works with the layout of my machine?
Each machine setup could be different depending on how it's setup. You'd need a custom post processor. Are you looking to use live tooling with your machine currently?
Xander Luciano Yeah i do, im waiting for the ultimate release and some parts for my custom 5 axis machine which will have a similar layout to pocketnc.
but i dont know what to do with this post processor stuff
If you wanna pop over to the Fusion CAM forums and make a post there and tag @Xander.Luciano I'd be happy to help you out! Can you include the axis that rotate, and what their limits are. Also what control you are using and the machine model. Thanks!
Xander Luciano wow that sounds awesome thanks!!
I pinged you on the forum but I don't know if you saw it.
No spun profile?
Completely personal choice here, but if I can avoid using spun profile by using clean geometry, I will. It's just the workflow I liked best, but this would be an appropriate use of spun profile.
Xander Luciano Ah good. I hate creating new geometry and avoid at all costs. BTW this is Steinwerks on the forums/IG.
Oh hey! Fair point, that's why I just copy/pasted a body from before I did the hole and pattern operations. Skip to 1 minute into this screencast. It's a pretty simple workflow, and it'll be parametric if I ever make changes.
knowledge.autodesk.com/community/screencast/9b4ab212-2d97-4ca5-b0c6-00abbeb118c2