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
- New Machines
- Improved Machines
- Improved Print Settings
- New Workholdings
- Post Processor Ideas
1. New Post Processors
Additive Post Processors
Added new post processor for AnkerMake printer.
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.
Milling Post Processors
Fixed missing washdown coolant output when first operation is probing in Brother Speedio post processor.
-Fixed missing washdown coolant output when first operation is probing in Brother Speedio post processor.
-Fixed command for displaying messages on the controller in the Brother Inspection post processor.
Fixed potential issue when the simulate connection move preview feature is enabled.
Heidenhain TNC 145, Heidenhain TNC 155, Heidenhain TNC 407, Heidenhain iTNC 426
Updated Heidenhain based posts to use shared content across post processors.
ProtoTRAK KMX GCD, ProtoTRAK Conversational
Updated ProtoTRAK KMX GCD post to use shared content across post processors.
Siemens ONE, Siemens 840D, Siemens 808D, Siemens 810D, Siemens 802D, Siemens 840C, Siemens 828D, Siemens 840D Inspection
Improved initial positioning for head/head and head/table kinematics in the Siemens post processors.
Additive Post Processors
Ultimaker, Ultimaker 3, Ultimaker s5
Added support for the Factor 4 printer to the Ultimaker udf post processors.
Intermediate Post Processors
Added jerk and acceleration control functions for additive operations to the dumper post processor.
3. 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 following configuration files do not contain any 3D model, but have all the settings required to optimize your postprocessor for these specific machines:
- Fanuc
- Mikron
Additive Machines
The easiest way to get started, is to copy an existing configuration that matches some of the characteristics of your machine.
4. Improved Machines
Milling Machines
UMC-750 (new design), UMC-750, UMC-750SS
Additive Machines
5. Improved Print Settings
Mars 4 -Generic- 50 micron, Mars 4 Dlp -Generic- 50 micron, Mars 4 Max -Generic- 50 micron, Mars 4 Ultra -Generic- 50 micron, Saturn 3 -Generic- 50 micron, Saturn 3 Ultra -Generic- 50 micron, Saturn 4 -Generic- 50 micron, Saturn 4 Ultra -Generic- 50 micron
6. New Workholdings
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:
5 Vices
17 Single Acting Vices
15 Tombstones
7. 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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