It’s easy to program for both simple and complex parts! In this video, we show a simple 3-axis deburr (aka chamfer) that previously wasn’t possible in Fusion and then we look at a more complex, 5-axis deburr using a lollipop endmill!
BUT – it would NOT work when posting to multiple WCS offsets! We got the error “WCS offset cannot change while using angle rotation compensation”. This error seemed bogus, but I wasn’t comfortable fixing it, so we reached out to Dr. Phil from DSI to help get it working!
Watch along as Dr. Phil (@the_dr.phil_experience on IG) from DSI troubleshoots and corrects our post-processor issue! This video gives a behind the scenes look into the Fusion 360 support and post processor development services that DSI offers.
What has worked well – and what hasn’t. Where do we find employees? How do we conduct interviews? What do we expect from employees but – equally as important – what does SMW offer them!
This video goes step-by-step through creating the Fusion 360 CAM Setup, the first CAM operation, setting up the tool, simulating the G-Code, posting the code, loading it into PathPilot, setting up the WCS on the Tormach machine, and hitting cycle start! We also mention good safety tips and point out the most obvious areas we see folks make mistakes or crash.
In today’s video, we’ll walk through installing a simple Python script that was written by a Tormach community member. This script will disable your spindle from turning on accidentally with a probe installed and is a great way to get access to Pathpilot’s inner workings without modifying the “guts”.
Thanks to David Loome for sharing this script – visit him below:
http://xoomspeed.com/CNC/CncProducts.htm
Chips love to congregate around angular parts of the machine as well as the base of the chip augers. Clearing out mounds of chips was a hassle and we’ve been through different solutions over the past year including a 3D printed auger extender that was “cute” but ultimately failed. This time, we took a practical approach that uses a force that’s free and accessible: gravity! This 3D printed auger cover looks like a tiny house roof and it gets the job done! Let’s walk through the Fusion 360 CAD model, the loft command, how to prepare and install the auger cover, and some additional helpful tips!
Okuma horizontal training day came but our post wasn’t working! We used Visual Studio Code and help from a few friends to get back on track.
We use the rectangle block often but it’s a hassle to have to jog the machine probe to the center of the part! Luckily, we have access to the actual Renishaw Probe code, so we can change the default overtravel value!
A short list of the options we selected for our M660-V.
We modified hex head screws into torx for a custom fixturing setup. We weren’t sure of the material, nor could we find exact feeds and speeds recommendations for this 0.02″ (0.49 mm) Harvey Tool Endmill, so we created our own reliable cutting recipes! Let’s tackle the Fusion 360 CAD/CAM, discuss setups for one-off vs production runs, and why clocking the workpiece is important.