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
- Improved Post Processors
- New Machines
- Improved Machines
- Improved Print Settings
- Improved Workholdings
- Tools and Tool Holders
- Post Processor Engine
- Post Processor Ideas
1. 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
Milling Post Processors
Anderson Stratos Pro Full line
The Anderson Stratos Pro post processor no longer outputs M12 to retract the spindle when the smoothing mode changes.
Haas VR-8, Haas VR-9, Haas VR-11, Haas VR-14, Haas GM2-5AX
The HAAS GM-2 and VR series post processors are now using unit based post properties.
Haas, Haas EC, Haas UMC-750, Haas Inspect Surface, Haas Next Generation, Haas Next Generation Inspect Surface
Updated several HAAS post processors to support the new version of Live Data Connection.
Heidenhain, Heidenhain Inspection
Fixed potentially missing Q330 parameter in the TCH PROBE cycles in all Heidenhain post processors.
Fix potential issues with spindle speed zero in probing.
Fixed potentially missing Q330 parameter in the TCH PROBE cycles in all Heidenhain post processors.
Fix potential issues with spindle speed zero in probing.
Fixed potentially missing Q330 parameter in the TCH PROBE cycles in all Heidenhain post processors.
Fix potential issues with spindle speed zero in probing.
Updated the probe positioning feed rate and diameter probing variables in the Tormach post processor.
Inspection Post Processors
Fanuc Inspection, Haas Inspect Surface, Haas Next Generation Inspect Surface, Heidenhain Inspection, Hurco Inspect Surface, Kern
Live connection: Removed properties "Measurement number of points to store" and "Results connector version".
Mill-Turn Post Processors
-Added Bar Pull operation support to the Mill-Turn post processors.
-Fixed potentially missing rotary axis prepositioning output in the Mill-Turn post processors.
-Multiple internal improvements in the Mill-Turn post processors.
2. 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.
3. Improved Machines
Fixing Mazak Machine Model Name in several machine definition files.
4. Improved Print Settings
You can find the print settings required to optimize your postprocessor for these specific machines:
MPBF Simulation Legend - a lowercase is used instead of a capital letter for Vector Support.
5. New Workholdings
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:
6. Tools and Tool Holders
The Tool Library lets you manage tools for Milling, Turning, Cutting (waterjet, laser & plasma), Touch Probes and Holders. The Tool Library lets you manage libraries of predefined tools and project documents.
Fraiser Boss Beaver is the original wood router bit that allows you to definitively solve all problems related to high abrasion, poor chip flow and chemical aggression, which occur during milling, ensuring that the router bit lasts 3 to 4 times longer than the uncoated Fraiser equivalent.
Fraiser Carbider Poly is the original router bit for plastics, light alloys and composite materials which, thanks to its lapped cutting edges and cutting angles designed for this type of material, allows you to mill smoothly and without melting, ensuring an unparalleled finish and durability.
Icon changed for the Iscar Metric and Imperial static tool library for holemaking.
7. 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 5.140.1.
Added the function writeDebug to the post engine. The writeDebug function is used to debug code using write statements. It outputs to both the NC file and the Log file.
You can find here all the information regarding the Autodesk CAM Post Processor engine.
8. 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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