Post Processor and Machine Simulation What’s New
Looking for the latest post processors and machines updates? Look no further!
We are continually working hard to bring you updates and improvements to the many open-source Post Processors and Machines we offer for free, but those updates often get lost in the shuffle of other enhancements or big feature releases. This post aims to update you on newly added or improved post processors and machines, so you can stay up to date on what you use today or look for news so you can get the most out of Fusion 360.
This post will get refreshed with notable updates as they’re released, and you can click each hyperlink to go to the mentioned post. As always, you can find the latest in our post processor offering on the Online Post Library where you can search by vendor, type, or name, and see any recent changes to each post processor.
MAIN CONTENTS
- New Post Processors
- Improved Post Processors
- New Machines
- Improved Tool Library
- Post Processor Engine
1. New Post Processors
Milling Post Processors
Added postprocessor for Faro CNC controller.
New Beta Post Processors
The following are the new post processors under development, which means they are currently in the testing phase:
If you choose to use one of these post processors, you assume all inherent risk in using it, and we ask that you proceed with caution. That being said, if you feel safe doing so and are willing to test any of them and provide feedback, let us know in the HSM Post Processor Ideas, where Beta post processors are announced, or in the HSM Post Processor Forum.
2. Improved Post Processors
We are always working to keep post processors up to date with new technologies. This is a summary of the main improvements made to post processors already in the library.
Generic Post Processors
Improved modal command output in several post processors.
Milling Post Processors
Updated grbl based posts to use shared content across post processors.
Brother Speedio, Brother Speedio M140
The Blum probing cycles are now output in absolute mode in the Brother post processors.
Updated Fagor post to use shared content across post processors.
Updated Fidia post to use shared content across post processors.
Updated grbl based post to use shared content across post processors.
Added the 'Force home position on indexing' property to the Haas (pre-NGC) post processors.
Removed TCP codes when not supported and added properties to control the output of G43 and G68.2 in the Hurco post processors.
Updated LinuxCNC based posts to use shared content across post processors.
Updated the myCNC post to use shared content across post processors.
Makino Slim3n, Makino a500Z, MakinoD200Z, Makino D300, Makino D500
Updated Makino post to use shared content across post processors.
Updated Mazak post to use shared content across post processors.
Updated LinuxCNC based posts to use shared content across post processors.
Updated grbl based posts to use shared content across post processors.
Turning Post Processors
Improved modal command output in several turning post processors.
Mill-Turn Post Processors
Mazak EZ 8M, Mazak EZ 8MY, Mazak EZ 8MSY, Mazak EZ 10M, Mazak EZ 10MY, Mazak EZ 10MSY, Mazak EZ 12M, Mazak EZ 12MY, Mazak EZ 12MSY, Mazak QTU 200-M, Mazak QTU 200-MS, Mazak QTU 200-MY, Mazak QTU 200-MSY, Mazak QTU 250-M, Mazak QTU 250-MS, Mazak QTU 250-MY, Mazak QTU 250-MSY, Mazak QTU 350-M, Mazak QTU 350-MS, Mazak QTU 350-MY, Mazak QTU 350-MSY
A difference in the Product ID will now constitute a tool change and improved the tapping-with-chip-breaking output in the Mazak Mill/Turn posts.
Mazak Quick Turn 100-M, Mazak Quick Turn 100-MS, Mazak Quick Turn 100-MY, Mazak Quick Turn 100-MSY, Mazak Quick Turn 200-M, Mazak Quick Turn 200-MS, Mazak Quick Turn 200-MY, Mazak Quick Turn 200-MSY, Mazak Quick Turn 250-M, Mazak Quick Turn 250-MS, Mazak Quick Turn 250-MY, Mazak Quick Turn 250-MSY, Mazak Quick Turn 350-M, Mazak Quick Turn 350-MY, Mazak Quick Turn 350-MSY, Mazak Quick Turn 400-M, Mazak Quick Turn 450-M, Mazak Quick Turn 450-MY
A difference in the Product ID will now constitute a tool change and improved the tapping-with-chip-breaking output in the Mazak Mill/Turn posts.
Additive Post Processors
Changing the default filament mode from absolute to incremental extrusion in the fff post processors.
3. New Machines
Machine Library
The Machine Library lets you manage your machine tools by using Machine Configurations to define your available machines and resources. These configurations can automate the settings in your Job Setup.
There are many Machine Configurations available in the standard library.
You will have available configuration files for some of the leading machine manufacturers:
The easiest way to get started, is to copy an existing configuration that matches some of the characteristics of your machine.
4. Improved Tool Library
Updated Haas Tooling library
5. Post Processor Engine
Our development team is always working to update and fix the Autodesk CAM Post Processor engine. These modifications are not related to a specific postprocessor (as described above) but affect the entire library or at least the post processors using that specific class. The current post processor kernel is 4.5930.
Remember you can find here all the information regarding the Autodesk CAM Post Processor engine.
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Andrea Amilo
Senior Technical Consultant
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