topic Re: X carve cutting air after importing gcode to easel in Fusion Support Forum

X carve cutting air after importing gcode to easel

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 01:32:11 GMT

I have the x carve 1000mm setup. I use Fusion 360 to create my projects and export the gcode. I have downloaded and installed the easel post processor for F360 and it imports the correct toolpaths. However, when i go to carve the router does not plunge to the right depth and just cuts air. Is there something wrong in my setup or gcode?

Re: X carve cutting air after importing gcode to easel

HughesTooling — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:57:01 GMT

Would need to see your Fusion design, export as an f3d and attach. You need to make sure your Z datum is the same in Fusion and on you machine. Also does the control have a tool table and are all the tools touched off so their lengths as correct.

Mark

Re: X carve cutting air after importing gcode to easel

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:01:10 GMT

"Also does the control have a tool table and are all the tools touched off so their lengths as correct."--Not sure what you mean here. I put in the right dimensions for the tool and the simulation on F360 shows correctly.

Re: X carve cutting air after importing gcode to easel

untrustedone — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:14:51 GMT

Are you using the z-axis probe procedure? Manual or automatic?

Re: X carve cutting air after importing gcode to easel

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:23:26 GMT

I've done both. I even manually set the bit lower than the top of the stock by a 0.25in and still had the same results. The router would move to the start location of the toolpath and raise up about an inch above the stock.

Re: X carve cutting air after importing gcode to easel

untrustedone — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:43:38 GMT

Your zero definition in your setup is the bottom of the model. Set it to the top corner of the current x-y position. Then easel will use that as the zero point.