Okuma Mill Turn C - Axis Post Processor Query

Okuma Mill Turn C - Axis Post Processor Query

aaron.winship
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Okuma Mill Turn C - Axis Post Processor Query

aaron.winship
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Hi Everyone,

 

I've looked through countless post processors for Okuma Mill Turn so I can mill in C - Axis both horizontally and vertically but can only use one post successfully for each function.

 

For example, I have attached a post processor for using a horizontal end mill to create a hex on the face of a part but if I wanted to use that same processor for a vertical end mill, it produces an error when posting out. Similarly, I have a successful post-processor for vertical end milling but this can't be used when using the horizontal end mill. I also wrap the part like in 4th axis for the vertical end milling.

 

My query is:

 

Has anyone successfully created a post processor to facilitate both horizontal and vertical mill-turning or do I have to create two separate programs and then copy, paste and edit into one program?

 

I have tried many variations of disabling y-axis, wrapping, etc from the forums here in Fusion but can't seem to have one post-processor to handle both tasks. 

 

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

I am using OSP 200 for a LB3000 Space Turn and OSP 300 for a Genos Mill Turn.

 

The screenshot of the attached f3d file is just a simple task I want for my students to practice on.

 

The hex will be milled using a horizontal end mill.

 

The slots are to be vertically milled.

 

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a.laasW8M6T
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Hi

Try the post from this thread :

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-manufacture/okuma-lb3000-post-inside/m-p/11757817 

Andrew Laas
Senior Machinist, Scott Automation


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aaron.winship
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Thank you for the link 🙂

 

I tried the post processor and had some positive results but there is now an error in visual studio with nulls (?) This affected the horizontal milling but not the vertical milling.

 

I'll go and do some homework on what this error is and provide an update when I have some success. 

 

Thanks again for the speedy reply.

 

Aaron

 

 

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BrandonTBFBF
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That's strange. It posts out fine for me.

 

I will say that Wrap in not being used correctly in that file. Those flat faces don't need Wrap, just select Tool Orientation and set it correctly.

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