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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 360.
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
- Documentation
- Tools and Tool Holders
1. New Post Processors
Mill-turn Post Processors
Hurco TMM8, Hurco TMM10, Hurco TMX8-MY, Hurco TMX10-MY, Hurco TMX8-MYS, Hurco TMX10-MYS
Added post processors for the Hurco mill turn series machines.
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
- Drill cycles that feed out of a hole do now respect the retract feedrate.
- Fixed potential issue with smoothing output when using tolerance for comparisons.
- Fixed several posts to correctly position the rotary axes when the tool is perpendicular to the rotary table.
Milling Post Processors
Datron Next, Datron Next Inspect Surface
Fixed missing output of 'Rtcp on' command for 3+2 operations in the Datron Next post processors.
Haas Next Generation, Haas Next Generation Inspect Surface
The TCP command is now output on a separate line to avoid potential issues during positioning in the Haas NGC post processors.
Fixed Hurco VMX-SWi models to use G68.3 and swivel head models return to B0 for tool changes.
Implemented support for smoothing in the Linux CNC post processor.
Added the 'Probing macros' property to choose Renishaw or PQI probing macros.
Moved G69 code before tool change command in the Mazak post processor.
Implemented support for smoothing in the Planet CNC post processor.
The 'Use TCPC mode' property is now ignored when a Machine Configuration is used in the Pocket NC post processor.
Fixed helical interpolation syntax and updated logo for the Selca post processor.
Added machine configuration and simulation support to the Techno CNC Router post processor.
Mill-turn Post Processors
Added support for the PUMA SMX model to the Doosan Mill/Turn post processor.
- Added support for the Next Generation control to the Haas Mill/Turn post processors.
- Added G53 subspindle eject position property to Haas Mill/Turn post processors.
Additive Post Processors
Protect against setting the minimum revision lower than the main post processor.
Added support for mirror and duplication modes to several FlashForge printers.
Changed the comment for each new layer in the Meltio M450 post processor.
3. New Machines
Machine Library
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.
Configuration files for some of the leading machine manufacturers are available:
The easiest way to get started, is to copy an existing configuration that matches some of the characteristics of your machine.
4. Improved Machines
EOS M 290
EOS M 300-4
EOS M 400
EOS M 400-4
Added support for the mirror and duplication mode for several FlashForge printers.
Fixed wrong B-axis rotary direction in several Hurco machine configurations.
5. Documentation
Post Processor Training Guide
Please remember you can find here the latest Post Processor Training Guide.
6. Tools and Tool Holders
The Tool Library lets you manage tools for Milling, Turning, Cutting (waterjet, laser & plasma), Touch Probes and Holders. The Tool Library lets you manage libraries of predefined tools and project documents.
Update outdated libraries and fixed formatting issues with several tool libraries.
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Andrea Amilo
Senior Technical Consultant
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