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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
- 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
Several enhancements and fixes for connection move simulation support:
-Connection move simulation is now enabled by default.
-Added support for moving linear axes to their MIN/MAX range limits.
-The tool change sequence will now be simulated correctly.
Multiple improvements in generic post processors using shared code content:
-The compensateToolLength variable has been converted to a workplane setting.
-Setting 'useABCPrepositioning' is now enabled by default.
-The Tool Assembly Gauge length parameter will now be used instead of the overall length to compensate for the tool length for Non-TCP head machines.
Milling Post Processors
Updated 5axismaker post to use shared content across post processors.
Added support for Inverse time feed rate in the Mitsubishi post processor.
Updated Othermill post to use shared content across post processors.
ShopSabre IS-M with Mitsubishi control
Added support for Inverse time feed rate in the ShopSabre Mitsubishi post processor.
2. New Machines
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.
Milling Machines
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.
Additive Machines
3. Improved Machines
Additive Machines
4. Improved Print Settings
MPRINT SS316L 20 micron ATU, MPRINT SS316L 40 micron ATU,
MPRINT LAB SS316L 20 micron ATU, MPRINT LAB SS316L 40 micron ATU
5. 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 5.231.
Display post processor warnings in machine simulation.
The onFeedMode function is now called prior to the first linear move of an operation even if it is the same mode as the previous operation.
You can find here all the information regarding the Autodesk CAM Post Processor engine.
6. 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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