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.
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
- New Workholdings
- Documentation
- Post Processor Engine
- Post Processor Ideas
1. New Post Processors
Additive Post Processors
Added a new post processor for Volumic fff printers.
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
Fanuc Inspection, Haas Inspect Surface, Haas Next Generation Control Inspect Surface, Hurco Inspect Surface
Changed property name "Inspection Commissioning Mode" to "Commissioning Mode" in various inspection post processors.
Milling Post Processors
Heidenhain, Heidenhain Inspection, Heidenhain 426
Fixed smoothing cycle tolerance output in multiple Heidenhain post processors.
Fixed smoothing cycle tolerance output in multiple Heidenhain based post processors.
Fixed smoothing cycle tolerance output in multiple Heidenhain based post processors.
Mill-Turn Post Processors
Jyoti AX 200-M Siemens, Jyoti AX 200-MY Siemens, Jyoti AX 200-MSY Siemens, Jyoti AX 300-M Siemens, Jyoti AX 300-MY Siemens, Jyoti AX 300-MSY Siemens, Jyoti TMC 200 Siemens, Jyoti TMC 250 Siemens, Jyoti TMC 350 Siemens
Updated the Jyoti Siemens mill-turn post processors to the latest version.
- Fixed missing maximum spindle speed output.
- Changed high feedrate per Okuma recommendation.
- Allowed rapid G0 motion during polar interpolation.
Updated Takisawa mill turn post processor to use newest post engine capabilities.
Updated Tsugami MO8SY mill turn post processor to use newest post engine capabilities.
Intermediate Post Processors
Fixed fine boring cycle output in the CAMplete postprocessor
Added onFeedMode function to the dumper post processor.
Export CNC file to Visual Studio Code
Fixed "Autodesk HSM Post Processor extension not found" error.
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.
The following configuration files do not contain any 3D model, but have all the settings required to optimize your post processor for these specific machines:
EXO42, STREAM SH65, STREAM ULTRA, STREAM30PRO MK3,
STREAM ULTRA SC, STREAM ULTRA SC2, STREAM20PRO MK2,
STREAM30PRO MK2, STREAM20PRO MK2 DUAL, STREAM30PRO MK2 DUAL
The easiest way to get started, is to copy an existing configuration that matches some of the characteristics of your machine.
4. New Workholdings
Workholding Library
The Workholding library lets you add a workholding equipment (vise, table, tombstone, etc.) to a manufacturing model. Those can be found in the "CAM Samples" project folder that you can find in the Fusion data panel:
10 Fixed Jaw Vices
5 Adapter Plates
2 Self-centering Vices
5. Documentation
Updated Inspect Surface PDF Guides
Fanuc Inspect Surface Guide, Haas Inspect Surface Guide, Heidenhain Inspect Surface Guide, Hurco Inspect Surface Guide, Siemens Inspect Surface Guide
6. 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 4.6050.
The section.getFeedMode function will now return the machine configuration defined multi-axis feedrate mode setting for multi-axis operations.
You can find here all the information regarding the Autodesk CAM Post Processor engine.
7. Post Processor Ideas
To make our library more varied and complete, we are always working on new post processors. Some of them still need more testing before being released in the public library. Every new Beta post processor is announced in the Idea Station, you can find all of them in the Post Processor Idea Station.
Please note that 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, we are looking forward to get your feedback!
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Andrea Amilo
Senior Technical Consultant
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