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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
- New Post Processors
- Improved Post Processors
- Machine Guides
- New Machines
- Improved Machines
- Improved Print Settings
- New Workholdings
- New Fixture Add-ins
- Post Processor Ideas
1. New Post Processors
Additive Post Processors
Added a post processor to support the Bambu Lab X1 and P1 range of 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
-Several enhancements and fixes for connection move simulation support.
-Added support for retracts along the current tool axis for connection move simulation.
-Removed the 'Simulate Connection Moves' property, connection moves will now always be simulated.
-Fixed manual TCP/TWP mode support for connection move simulation.
-Fixed potential problem where machine simulation did not display movements in TCP mode.
Milling Post Processors
Forced IJK on circular blocks in Ending post processors.
Forced IJK on circular blocks in Ending post processors.
Fixed output for WCS Z origin in shopbot post processors.
Heidenhain, Heidenhain Inspection, Heidenhain iTNC 426, Kern
Fixed issues with the WCS probe Q-parameters in the Heidenhain post processors.
Heidenhain, Heidenhain Inspection, Heidenhain TNC 407, Heidenhain iTNC 426, Kern
The Heidenhain based posts now correctly display the behavior of M140 commands in connection move simulation.
Heidenhain, Heidenhain Inspection, Heidenhain TNC 145, Heidehain TNC 155, Heidenhain TNC 407, Heidenhain iTNC 426, Kern
Fixed an issue where the start spindle command might be missing when cycles are expanded in all Heidenhain-based post processors.
-Fixed rigid tapping cycles M-code in Matsuura post processor.
-The Matsuura post now outputs the correct smoothing code prefix for multi axis operations.
Onefinity Masso, Onefinity BB Buildbotics
Update Onefinity post processor descriptions and rename Elite series to Masso.
Fixed Z output for Probing-Z cycle and enabled support for WCS Probing.
Removed blocks with no XYZ movement in the scm post processor.
Fixed output for WCS Z origin in shopbot post processors.
Siemens SINUMERIK ONE, Siemens 802D, Siemens 808D, Siemens 810D, Siemens 828D, Siemens 840C, Siemens 840D, Siemens 840D Inspection
Added support for spindle orientation at an angle for boring cycles in generic siemens post processors.
Siemens SINUMERIK ONE, Siemens 828D, Siemens 840D, Siemens 840D Inspection
Fixed missing DEF variable when using parametric feedrate in siemens post processors.
Updated Tormach post processor to support updated controller.
Turning Post Processors
Added the 'Approach style' property to handle the initial moves in the turning post processors.
Tormach 8L Turning, Tormach 15L and RapidTurn Turning
Added Approach option to use First X then Z in Tormach turning post processors.
Mill-Turn Post Processors
Haas CL-1, Haas DS-30Y, Haas DS-30SSY, Haas ST-10, Haas ST-15, Haas ST-20, Haas ST-25, Haas ST-28, Haas ST-30, Haas ST-35, Haas ST-40, Haas ST-45, Haas ST-55, Haas ST-10L, Haas ST-15L, Haas ST-20L, Haas ST-25L, Haas ST-28L, Haas ST-30L, Haas ST-35L, Haas ST-40L, Haas ST-45L, Haas ST-10Y, Haas ST-15Y, Haas ST-20Y, Haas ST-25Y, Haas ST-28Y, Haas ST-30Y, Haas ST-35Y, Haas ST-10LY, Haas ST-15LY, Haas ST-20LY, Haas ST-25LY, Haas ST-28LY, Haas ST-30LY, Haas ST-35LY, Haas ST-20SS, Haas ST-20SSY, Haas ST-30SS, Haas ST-30SSY
-The X axis is inverted for radial live tooling operations on the Haas Mill/Turn post processors.
-Fixed the B-axis retract position when the primary spindle is active in the Haas Mill/Turn post processors.
Mazak Integrex i-100, Mazak Integrex i-100s, Mazak Integrex i-200, Mazak Integrex i-200s, Mazak Integrex i-300, Mazak Integrex i-300s, Mazak Integrex i-400, Mazak Integrex i-400s
Fixed initial positioning for axial operations in the Mazak Integrex post processor.
Jyoti AX 200-M, Jyoti AX 200-MY, Jyoti AX 200-MSY, Jyoti AX 300-M, Jyoti AX 300-MY, Jyoti AX 300-MSY, Jyoti TMC-200, Jyoti TMC-250, Jyoti TMC-350
Fixed an issue where the start/stop spindle commands might be missing when cycles expanded in all the turnmill siemens-based post processors.
Additive Post Processors
Removed unnecessary code when handling mirror and duplication mode in the BCN3D post processor.
3. Machine Guides
The Machine Library website has been updated to include a number of guides for creating and modifying additive and subtractive machine simulation files. These can be found at the top right of the page, by clicking on the three blue buttons:
For convenience, they are also available from the three buttons below:
4. 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
5. Improved Machines
Milling Machines
Changed the default linearization method to 'Rotary' in all machine definition files.
Additive Machines
6. Improved Print Settings
PETG (Direct Drive), PETG CF (Direct Drive)
PLA (Direct Drive), PLA CF (Direct Drive)
7. New Workholding
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 Autodesk Fusion data panel:
10 components
5 components
10 vises
8. New Fixture Add-ins
The Renishaw add-in provides you with an interface to import Renishaw fixture components into Fusion. The add-in is available both for Windows and for Mac OS.
As you insert components to build your fixture, the add-in will assist you in connecting them to the plate or other components.
Once your fixture is built, you can generate assembly instructions to assemble the fixture. The instructions use the alphanumeric position found on Renishaw plates to provide you with the exact location of each component. The instructions also include steps for connecting components that are stacked on other components.
A tutorial video is also available on the youtube Autodesk Fusion channel.
9. 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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