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How to perform in-process probe inspection

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pMetal
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How to perform in-process probe inspection

I would like to use a probe to perform in-process inspection, and to perform some action if something is wrong.

 

For example, mid-way through the program, I want to check that a pocket has been created (because if it hasn't then that means that the endmill broke), and that it is the correct size.  If the pocket isn't there, stop the program and output a message.

 

HSM's probing cycles seem to be all about setup, but not about in-process inspection.  Anybody using a probe for in-process work?  And how?

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Message 2 of 14
cj.abraham
in reply to: pMetal

We are currently working on expanding the scope of the probing operation to be able to check feature tolerances and update tool length/diameter offsets as well. Keep an eye out for these features in future updates.

Message 3 of 14
pMetal
in reply to: cj.abraham

That's great.  Thanks!

Message 4 of 14
Anonymous
in reply to: cj.abraham

Hi, 

 

Is there any update on this? 

 

Message 5 of 14
pMetal
in reply to: Anonymous

When I last spoke with Autodesk tech support, I think they said they were working on it for a future version, but they do not have it now.  So for now, you would have to buy the software that Renishaw (or similar brands sell) which would be resident in your machine memory and would be called by a M-code inserted through a Manual-NC feature in HSM.

I sure hope that Autodesk gets this going, in part because Manual NC does not reliably insert the code where you want it!

Message 6 of 14
cj.abraham
in reply to: pMetal

We're still working on it. The current iteration of the probe operation (In Fusion 360, HSMWorks, and Inventor HSM) calls the probing cycles built into the machine, but the current GUI for the probe operation officially only allows using the cycles to update workoffset, despite being capable of much more. 

 

Manual NC passthrough commands indeed cannot always be placed in the exact spot that they are needed, but a manual NC action can be read to modify the probing routines to correctly support all sorts of commands. The post processor would need to be modified accordingly.

Message 7 of 14
Philip_Hewitt
in reply to: cj.abraham
Message 8 of 14

Will this be added to inventor cam also?

Message 9 of 14

@kecksmachine It's specific to Fusion 360 for now.  I don't know if this will change in the longer term.



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Message 10 of 14
Brandon_Mooney
in reply to: pMetal

Out of curiosity, has Inventor caught up to Fusion in regards to probing at all?

Message 11 of 14
bgpoythress
in reply to: pMetal

I am surprised this is still not included.  I am testing out the Product Manufacturing Subscription, but it really isn't worth it if I still have to buy the Fusion manufacturing extension.

Message 12 of 14
john4TRMA
in reply to: Philip_Hewitt

Any update on probing for tool comp in inventor cam?
Message 13 of 14
peter.taylorSBG7G
in reply to: pMetal

What's the point in having Inventor CAM fall so far behind the same functionality in Fusion? It's the middle of 2024, and the "we're working on it" post was almost 6 years ago! 
There are lots of us that are required to use Inventor by our employers and are not allowed to use Fusion. "Just switch to fusion" is not an option for many of us. 

Message 14 of 14

well at this point it sounds like you and your employer need to decided if it is time to move away from IVCAM as it is really a dead product and they are just maintaining it at it's current capablilities, HSMWorks is in the same boat.

 

SolidCam has an Inventor version, which was the original Inventor CAM before AD bought HSMWorks to use to create CAM for Fusion and IV.

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