Threading both ways / Repeat thread from opposite direction without clearance

[drazzilps]

Hi,

I'm looking for a way to make a thread conventional and then climb back up in the same thread. This will make sure the thread is nice and clean and I don't have to waste time by making 2 operations and move up to clearance height in between. Below is a videon from a Datron CNC where they make such a thread move.

https://youtu.be/qquupVUzOmQ?t=39 

Is this possible in Fusion 360?

If NOT, will it be possible soon?

I know that with most thread and helix operations you can "repeat" the operation, but then the tool will go to clearance height first and simply repeat the same operation with the same parameters.

Some of our customers need to go slow during the conventional movement and then fast during the climb. So the "repeat" function doesn't really help them in that case.

Please let me know if you need further information.

Thanks on beforehand,

BR Joakim

[etfrench · Accepted solution]

The Manufacturing forum would be a better place to get an answer.  All the experts reside there.

[drazzilps]

Thanks for the tip. I will post there as well.

The reason for posting here was to get this function added if not already
available.