topic Re: Cam simulation speed in Fusion Support Forum

Cam simulation speed

nathan.epps315 — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 01:36:57 GMT

I am new to trying the cam simulation and learning to try and use with a XCarve for some woodworking projects. After I have created the tool paths and I run the simulation no matter what speed I slow the slider to, it goes from start to finish instantly. On all the tutorials I have watched so far on creating the paths they all show a nice slow transition for the tool carving out the design. I am not sure what I am doing incorrectly. any Help would be appreciated.

Re: Cam simulation speed

jhackney1972 — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:14:04 GMT

Please attach the model with the Manufacturing Simulation, the Forum users will take a look and see if we can slow it down for you. If you do not know how to attach your Fusion 360 model follow these easy steps. Open the model in Fusion 360, select the File menu, then Export and save as a F3D or F3Z file to your hard drive. Then use the Attachments section of a forum post to attach it.

Re: Cam simulation speed

nathan.epps315 — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:19:41 GMT

I attached the test drawing as requested. I appreciate the help.

Re: Cam simulation speed

jhackney1972 — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:31:23 GMT

As I mentioned in the Screencast, this is a Model, not a Drawing. Drawings are 2D where models are 3D. I am wondering if the tool being too short and causing interference between the work and the holder is messing up the simulation. In the attached model, I changed the tool length, same diameter, and had no issue adjusting the Simulation speed.

Re: Cam simulation speed

jhackney1972 — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:53:46 GMT

It has been awhile since I posted my response, did you get it to work OK for you?

Re: Cam simulation speed

nathan.epps315 — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:08:41 GMT

fusion is doing an update at the moment and I am waiting

Re: Cam simulation speed

nathan.epps315 — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:23:27 GMT

I appreciate all your help that corrected the issue I was having. By changing the tool length it allowed the simulation to run correctly. I know now to check the length of the tool. As I said I am a beginner and still have a lot to learn,

Re: Cam simulation speed

jhackney1972 — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 01:26:45 GMT

Great, now do not forget to select the post that solved your issue and click the "Accept Solution" icon to remove it from the Forum and allow others to find the answer to similar questions. Come on back to the Forum with question often, a lot of talented users here that can help you learn.

Re: Cam simulation speed

seth.madore — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 18:37:13 GMT

I just wanted to jump in here and ask a question; @nathan.epps315 when you went into Simulation, what button did you press to start the Simulation? With your file, I was not able to reproduce the issue you raised in your original post (that of it skipping to the end), but I certainly did see all the collisions that @jhackney1972 saw.

I'm only mentioning this because I thought I needed to open a ticket, since it shouldn't be skipping to the end, regardless of tool length. Furthermore, I'd also like to make sure other users aren't led to believe that tool length has some impact on simulation speed (not that they shouldn't care if their tool is defined properly, they should)

Re: Cam simulation speed

nathan.epps315 — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:11:36 GMT

I press the play button. and was trying to slow the speed with the slider. I was unable to do so until I changed the tool length as suggested in the above. Once I did that, the slider then worked fine.