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
- Tool Library Add-ins
- Post Processor Ideas
1. New Post Processors
Milling Post Processors
Added Brother Speedio Inspection post processor.
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
-Added support for tool break control in multiple post processors
-Added missing default value for highFeedrate where required
-Use of multiple WCS with the initial WCS set to 0 is now allowed when 'useZeroOffset' is enabled.
-Postprocessors with parametric feedrate support do now output the feedrate table next to the spindle speed output
Milling Post Processors
-Added Live Connection support to the Fanuc Inspection postprocessor.
-Various improvements to the Fanuc based Inspection post processors.
-The Haas post processors now output a trigger check for inspection approach moves when DWO is active.
-The Haas posts now only use XY-plane arcs when G68 is in effect
Haas, Haas EC, Haas Next Generation, Haas Desktop Mill, Haas UMC-750
The Haas posts now only use XY-plane arcs when G68 is in effect
Updated Hurco based posts to use shared content across post processors.
-Updated Hurco based posts to use shared content across post processors.
-Various improvements to the Fanuc based Inspection post processors.
Added missing inverseTimeOutput variable to the LinuxCNC based post processors.
Added missing inverseTimeOutput variable to the LinuxCNC based post processors.
Added missing inverseTimeOutput variable to the LinuxCNC based post processors.
Updated the ProtoTrak post to use shared content across post processors.
Updated Thermwood post to use shared content across post processors.
-Updated Tormach post to use shared content across post processors.
-Fixed missing tool call when manual tool change is used in the Tormach post processor.
Added support for '119 Trimming_polygon' vertical contours in the WoodWOP post processor.
Turning Post Processors
EZ Path Conversational Turning, Hurco Turning, Siemens Turning, Siemens 840C Turning
Fixed "Stock Offset" threading parameters in several 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 Haas mill-turn post processors now correctly expand drill cycles when the secondary spindle is set to 'Positioning only'.
Additive Post Processors
Removed G28 at program end in the Qidi 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:
CMX 600 V, DMC 160U FD, DMC 210U FD, DMC 850 V, DMP 35, DMP 70,
DMU 200 Gantry, DMU 210P FD, DMU 50 3rd gen, DMU 65H FD monoblock,
DMU 85H FD monoblock, HSC/Ultrasonic 20 Linear, NHX 4000 3rd gen,
NHX 5000 3rd gen, NVX 5060 2nd gen, NVX 5080 2nd gen
Additive Machines
Fabrica Tera 25vx, Fabrica Tera 250vx
Fabrica Giga 25vx, Fabrica Giga 250vx
The easiest way to get started, is to copy an existing configuration that matches some of the characteristics of your machine.
4. Improved Machines
Photon Mono SE, Photon Mono X,
CMX 50 U, CMX 70 U, DMC 65 monoblock, DMC 75 monoblock, DMC 85 monoblock,
DMC 95 monoblock, DMF 180 linear, DMF 200-8 linear, DMF 260-11 linear, DMF 300-11 linear, DMF 300-8 linear, DMF 360 linear, DMU 100 P duoblock, DMU 105 monoblock, DMU 125 U FD duoblock, DMU 125 monoblock, DMU 125 P duoblock, DMU 160 U FD duoblock, DMU 160 P duoblock, DMU 40 eVo linear, DMU 40, DMU 50, DMU 60 eVo linear, DMU 60 FD duoblock, DMU 60 P duoblock, DMU 65 monoblock, DMU 75 monoblock, DMU 80 eVo linear, DMU 80 FD duoblock, DMU 80 P duoblock, DMU 85 monoblock, DMU 90 P duoblock, DMU 95 monoblock
Fuse 1, Fuse 1 (Nylon 11), Fuse 1 (Nylon 12), Fuse 1 (Nylon 12 GF)
Fuse 1 (TPU), Fuse 1+ 30W (Nylon 11), Fuse 1+ 30W (Nylon 11 CF)
Fuse 1+ 30W (Nylon 12), Fuse 1+ 30W (Nylon 12 GF), Fuse 1+ 30W (TPU)
5. Improved Print Settings
Updated printsetting EBPAs which stored the print time attribute with wrong name and/or not as an integer.
6. Tool Library Add-ins
The Helical Solutions Resources add-in provides a user-friendly interface that allows you to download Helical Solutions tools into your Autodesk® Fusion® tool library.
The add-in allows you to download a Valor Holemaking tool to your Fusion tool library by simply entering the Valor Holemaking tool number and clicking add tool.
It also allows you to search the Helical Solutions online catalogue and add tools from the catalog to your tool library.
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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