Freedom Machine Tool wood router with Fagor control queston

[Tryingmybest]

Hi, 

I am currently using vcarve software to control my Fagor powered "Freedom" cnc router.  I am looking for something more robust.  Does anyone know if there is a post processor for fusion 360 that works with my router?

Thanks

[LibertyMachine]

There is a Fagor generic post HERE

As always, posts can always be massaged to produce the code you need. Sample proven code and a list of accepted G and M codes would go a long way in guiding you in the proper direction

[matthew.nichols]

@Tryingmybest -
I am working on one for a freedom router currently with a customer. What fagor controller do you have on your machine? The one I am doing is an 8055

[Anonymous]

Any luck with that fagor controller for the FMT?

I have a 4x8 Patriot router with a Fagor 8035 controller and ATC.  I'm able to mess around with the post for the 8055 a bit but i'm pretty green.  I got the machine to home ok, thanks to AtMan's youTube channel but I really need to figure out how to get the tool change working with tool offsets and all that G43 D(TOOL#) etc...  Also given that it's a router it would be great to be able to add an ORG statement which I currently use for Aspire.  Don't make me go back to Aspire!

Any help or update would be appreciated, Thanks.

scott

[matthew.nichols]

I will post the one I currently have but if you have one that you have started modifying go ahead and attach it and I can review and update with tool change and ORG for you to test.

[Anonymous]

Hey Matt,

here's my latest that has an ORG statement going which seems to work.

Thanks,

[Tryingmybest]

Hi all,

I am using a Fagor 8037M control on my Freedom Patriot 4x8 cnc router with a A.T.C and a 4th axis.  I spoke with Scott this weekend and my fingers are crossed that we can get a post for this machine.

Thanks for your time,

Dave 

[matthew.nichols]

@Tryingmybest @Anonymous

Here is a post for you guys to try.  Let me know if any errors come up or anything else that needs to be changed.

thank you,

[Tryingmybest]

Thanks Matt,

It might be awhile before I can get to it, but do you think it would work with the 4th axis?

Dave

[matthew.nichols]

the previous one i attached won't because i missed adding the 4th axis stuff.  the one on this reply will post 4th axis moves.

[Anonymous]

Oh nice.  

We might have some issues. For now maybe have a look at the post from Aspire to the FMT.  Noticed the

G51 E.01
G43 D2

these are key.

Also, the spindle speed has to come before the rotation direction like:

S12000 M3

Thanks, see attached.

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[matthew.nichols]

thank you for the example.  I will fix according to the example you sent and re-attach a revised version when completed.

[Anonymous]

Ok I have a new cps file if you don't have something newer.  I seem to be stuck at arcing and getting G3s when I should be getting G2s.  I can't believe it's taken this long to get something working i'm ready to throw in the towel. is there someone who just does this for a living that I can pay.  arg.

[matthew.nichols]

I haven't quite gone dark on you; I just am able to do the posts when and if I have time.
You can get in touch with Tad Whitchurch at Hagerman and company or Derek at P9 CAM.
I apologize for all the time wasted and I wish it wouldn't have taken this long. Contact the 2 I told you about and let me know if you have any other questions.

[matthew.nichols]

@Anonymous

if you have a newer .cps file that you are looking at please post it on here with a file to test with as well.

I apologize again for this process taking so long.

Thank you,

[Anonymous]

Yeah i'm working with someone now on the post and will upload it when it's actually working.  No sense wasting anyone else's time on this.

[Tryingmybest]

Hi,

Will this be a 4th axis post by any chance?

Thanks

[Anonymous]

Since i'm now paying to have this done the short answer is no but i'm sure it'll give you a much better starting place then what is currently available.

[Tryingmybest]

For sure, 

How much will this cost you? If you don't want to share that info I understand.

[Anonymous]

http://cam.autodesk.com/posts/post.php?name=freedom%20router%20fagor%208055

Try the above for any FMT that is newer than 2013 (Running the Fagor 8037 will work with the above)

For older than 2013 try using below

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7ty9hbh9k4da4dz/freedom%20router%20Pre%202013.cps?dl=0

If anyone runs into issues please feel free to get in touch with me directly at [email protected]. I am based in Colorado Springs, CO at the DMS/FMT factory.

Thanks everyone,