Threading both ways / Repeat thread from opposite direction without clearance

[drazzilps]

Hi,

I'm looking for a way to make a thread conventional and then climb back up in the same thread. This will make sure the thread is nice and clean and I don't have to waste time by making 2 operations and move up to clearance height in between. Below is a videon from a Datron CNC where they make such a thread move.

https://youtu.be/qquupVUzOmQ?t=39 

Is this possible in Fusion 360?

If NOT, will it be possible soon?

I know that with most thread and helix operations you can "repeat" the operation, but then the tool will go to clearance height first and simply repeat the same operation with the same parameters.

Some of our customers need to go slow during the conventional movement and then fast during the climb. So the "repeat" function doesn't really help them in that case.

Please let me know if you need further information.

Thanks on beforehand,

BR Joakim

[seth.madore · Accepted solution]

No, this is not possible, and no, it will not be possible soon, nor is it on any roadmap I've seen.

[drazzilps]

Hi Seth,

Thanks for the feedback. Would it be possible for you to add this as a suggestion for future functions when the team is making updates to the thread-operation?

It would be really cool and beneficial for customers without milling spindles which can turn both ways.

BR Joakim

[Damien_Deline]

Would you want to post process this in G-Code? you could write a simple macro or sub program and modify your post processor to run that macro/sub program.