4th Axis Toolpath : How to make a 45 Degs Parallel Wrapped Strategy in Fusion 360 ?

4th Axis Toolpath : How to make a 45 Degs Parallel Wrapped Strategy in Fusion 360 ?

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4th Axis Toolpath : How to make a 45 Degs Parallel Wrapped Strategy in Fusion 360 ?

GermanWings
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Hello,

I am using Fusion 360 for a while now. I used Mastercam sometimes , where I can make a 3D Raster Machining Strategy(Parallel Like) on 3 Axis Flattened Surface. And then there is a convenient option to wrap it on a diameter. (See Screen Shot) , I could not find a wrap option on Fusion 360's Raster Strategy equivalent , Parallel Strategy.

 

I enabled Manufacturing Extension , and found a 4th Axis Cylindrical Wrap Strategy , which only has 3 options:

Line , Helix and Circular , none of them let me mention the angle of the passes , and also for some reasons there is required to mention Stepover in Degs ? , Why would a user who wants to finish his part mention stepover in degrees ???? Would not a stepover in distance be easy to understand ?

 

I am attaching a snapshot of my mastercam dialog box where it enables what it calls Axis Substitution and generates a wrapped toolpath.

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This is standard option , and I use it to wrap my plain 3 Axis Toolpaths on a Fixed Diamter.

 

Let me know if fusion has an option similar to this , also if anybody knows how will I be able set my Passes in 4th Axis Toolpath to a Fixed Angle such that they move parallel to the Helix of my screw.

 

Thanks

 

I am attaching my fusion file in case if anyone wants to see.

 

 

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seth.madore
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"Stepover in degrees" is limited to when you have "Line" selected, not when it's Circular or Spiral.
To your question though, what you see is what we have for axis substitution offerings in Fusion. I know there are some cool projects being worked on currently, but those won't see light of day for quite some time to come


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing


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GermanWings
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😑Extension then is useless for me.

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seth.madore
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It's certainly not the best fit for everyone, but we are working hard to make it even more attractive.


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing


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