Trying to generate 4th axis g code

[northforkind]

My model simulates the correct tool path but when I generate the g code it just gives me x y z movements.  4th axis is on the y axis so the x movement should be replaced with an A movement correct??  Is there a setting in the post processor to change?

[Anonymous]

The post your using is not a 4 axis one.Use the HAAS a axis post .you will see the a moves when you repost.

[daniel_lyall]

@northforkind can you post the model that has this problem To do this Go to File -> Export and save as a .F3D Archive File and attach it to your next post, if you can not post the file you can PM it to me or say in your next post you can not post the file and one of the Guys that do NDA work will help.

[Anonymous]

Here is the file.  I tried using the haas post but it failed to post.  I'm very new to fusion.  Just wondering why when I select the geometry and try to rotate it around the cyl it doesn't copy the geometry even thou I have the copy box selected?  I am just selecting the geometry and wrapping the tool path.  How do I get that shape to extrude thru the cyl

[daniel_lyall]

You have the model set for along the Y-axis what is the B axis change it to along the X then it works if you want the 4th axis along the Y-axis, an edite will need to be done to the post.

[Anonymous]

I actually have a 5 axis machine and the axis I need to rotate is on my y
axis like I have the model.

[northforkind]

Yes I changed the model to rotate around the x axis and it worked but I need to rotate around the y axis.  I have a 5 axis machine maybe I should use the hass umc post?  I tried the umc post and it gives me an error saying it needs to rewind the machine???

[daniel_lyall · Accepted solution]

Do you have a UMC or the T5C or TRT range of 5th axis if it is the T5C or TRT a post edit is needed?

The post that is attached is for A and B it is not set correctly the B axis limits need set the relevant info is here https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/hsm-post-processor-forum/how-to-set-up-a-4-5-axis-machine-configurati...

I do not have a machine to test on it is the bit in red below that needs to be added and set, if you need help with this yell out.

var bAxis = createAxis({coordinate:0, table:true, axis:[0, 1, 0], range:[-360,360], preference:1});

[northforkind]

Thanks for the help I got it working.