Invalid tool for milling error.

[Anonymous]

I am trying to select the proper tool for a job and anytime I select a round nose tool from the library I get the above error. The tool I am using is a core box bit from Lee Valley. (D:.3/4", cutting length: 1.25", R:3/8"). The closest thing I can find is from an imported tool from Whiteside (1406 round-nose bit). The radius and diameter are the same. Cut depth and shaft size don't matter for what I'm doing here.

The tool path is a 3D scallop. Basically a 15 degree ramp to clean up a band sawn scarf joint.

I would like to create a proper tool in my library for this bit. Vcarve has the ability to create tool entries by drawing a half profile of the bit. Is there a way to do that in Fusion?

So I guess I have two questions here. Why am I getting this error when I try to use the Whiteside 1406 round nose router bit (or any of this type) to mill a scallop, and second, how can I create a proper tool in my library?

I have attached the Fusion file and screenshots of the bits.

[ryan.bales]

Its defined as a from mill - which appear to not be available in scallop. Some toolpaths cannot calculate form mills due to something like compensation points or just how it was modeled. But this is a generalization and to be fair - that reason not really that important here as a form mill isn't needed.

To fix it, I would copy what Amana does for their core box bits and define as it a ball end mill. 

[Anonymous]

Ok I have the Amana tool catalogue imported as well. I'll try to find the closest thing and save a copy as a ball end mill.

[ryan.bales · Accepted solution]

Yeah it seems to be the best method that i've found. Form mills are nice for what they are used for, but they have less flexibility 

[Anonymous]

Hey Ryan, I took that same tool in your screen shot and copied it to my library, adjusted the specs and I'm able to generate my tool path. I'm going to run it today and see how it does. Thank you!

[ryan.bales]

Of course!