COMPONENT PATTERNS

[buddy_oglesby]

So, I've been messing around with different ways to use component pattern to find the quickest way to make multiple setups with the least work amount of work. I've attached the file for anyone to look at. My only concern is that in order for this strategy to work I can not select all of the components in my setup, otherwise it will pattern the "select same holes" option in the drilling toolpaths. I want to still be able to use that option for accuracy and speed when working with multiple hole sizes on the base part. I would usually select all components involved in the particular setup, but it only works the way I need it to if I select the first original component with the base toolpaths in my Setup. Not to be confused with selecting all desired targets in my pattern folder. The idea is to have a first run test part (1pc) to check. Then if all checks out, run the remaining parts (7pcs) or (11pcs). It  works in simulation, it works running it through a third party back plotter, and it works on the machine. I guess my biggest worry is that I'm screwing up by not including all of the components in my setups. I'm getting the results I need, but am I setting myself up for problems when there are updates to Fusion later down the road? Maybe I'm just getting lucky and found a loophole to get the results I want...??

[seth.madore · Accepted solution]

In regards to your drilling selecting everything in the Setup; you can define a containment boundary. Here's your same file with all the components selected and a boundary defined for the drilling:

 

Otherwise, your workflow is rather standard, I'd employ that same workflow if I had multiples of parts to do (where this process leant itself properly)

[buddy_oglesby · Accepted solution]

Man.... I'm feeling pretty dumb right now. I don't know how I even missed that. I guess sometimes we overthink things that are actually simple and right in your face. lol. Thanks for the help!

[seth.madore]

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@buddy_oglesby wrote:

I guess sometimes we overthink things that are actually simple and right in your face. lol. Thanks for the help!

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Nope, I've never done that before in my life 🤣

/sarcasm