topic Re: ManTech CNC in Fusion Manufacture Forum

ManTech CNC

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:37:47 GMT

Anybody know if Fusion 360 CAM is compatible with Man Tech CNC, con see a suitable post on the website

Re: ManTech CNC

ChristopherMarion — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:04:01 GMT

@Anonymous

I'm sure it can be compatible. Just because there is no post available on the post site does not mean another cannot be used to drive those machines.

My best suggestion is to upload some sample code and find a post similar and either modify it yourself or find a reseller who can for you at a cost.

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:59:02 GMT

Hi I have just got a man tech with auto tool changer it says on there web site it works with fusion 360 but when I rang them they said you need the post did you manage to get one or is there anyone that has one

Re: ManTech CNC

seth.madore — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:01:33 GMT

Ask them for a programming manual and some sample code. With that information, we should be able to recommend you a post processor that would serve as a good starting point for modification (if needed)

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:17:00 GMT

Hi thanks for the quick response I have tried talking to them they are not interested now they have sold the machine . the machine is a Mantech Apollo manufacturer is man-tech .co.uk if you need to see the machine it does work with vectric Vcarve .what would I have to do ?they did say it might be able to use a franuc post but he was not sure please advise thanks steve

Re: ManTech CNC

seth.madore — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:23:04 GMT

I'd reach out to the manufacturer directly, not the prior owner. Did the machine have any programs stored in the controller?

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 21:28:37 GMT

Hi sorry it is a brand new machine

Re: ManTech CNC

seth.madore — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:55:35 GMT

The manufacturer is not willing to give you some guidance?! That's insane.

Did it come with any manuals?

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:09:12 GMT

Yes I no they said they supply Vcarve but we have to get in touch with auto desk to get a post of them the manual is very brief .what would I need to look for ?

the machine all works with Vcarve it’s just I need fusion to work as it does more 3D and a better program for me

Re: ManTech CNC

seth.madore — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:11:38 GMT

Do you have a demo version of Vcarve and a post processor that works for your machine? Generate some code for your machine and attach it as a .txt or .nc file here, we should be able to get you sorted out

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 19:53:05 GMT

hi have full version of vcare and post for this machine

tried to send by email but for some reason it wont let me

thanks again for all your help Steve

Re: ManTech CNC

ChristopherMarion — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 23:56:39 GMT

Hi @stephen.brindle

I just reviewed your sample code. It looks to be very basic G & M code. I would probably start with the generic Fanuc post from the Fusion 360 post library

The only code I am not sure of in your file you shared is the M60 for that particular machine. I've ran machines where an M60 executes a pallet change and some machines where is it for unlocking a 4th axis. What ever that command is for, a small post modification is most likely required.

Start with the Fanuc post and see how everything reacts. I'd start with really simple operations and seeing what works and what doesn't before throwing more complex operations in the mix. You should be real close.

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:29:18 GMT

Hi thanks for the help

would this franuc post do the auto tool changer

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 16:35:28 GMT

hi had the machine going today the franuc one seems to work but it keeps going up and down the table before cutting and again up and down table after cutting see photos

and this is the post I used

is there a way to start the machine above the job and Finnish above the job like I can do in Vcarve thanks again happy new year

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 21:44:08 GMT

hi any advice to my question about why it is going up and down table before it cuts and after it finishes please see photos thanks

Re: ManTech CNC

seth.madore — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:16:34 GMT

This is likely caused by the G28 codes that exist at the beginning and end of the program.

I'd try the RS-274D post processor (or Mach3 post processor) and set it to this:

Re: ManTech CNC

stephen.brindle — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:36:27 GMT

hi thanks for your answer do you think the Mach 3 one would work as I am use to mach3 soft wear would this effect the tool changer or is that on the ManTech side (driver soft wear) I don't think this is the right word sorry

Re: ManTech CNC

seth.madore — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:52:20 GMT

The Mach3 post processor does have support for a tool changer, or you can disable that if your machine does not have one. Both of those post processors would give you the option to use Clearance Height