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Transcript
00:02
In this video, we'll create setup sheets.
00:06
After completing this step, you'll be able to create a setup sheet.
00:11
In Fusion 360, we want to carry on with our CAD CAM Milling dataset. Our CAD CAM Lathe dataset.
00:17
At this point we've defined all of the toolpaths and we've got our NC programs. Now we want to talk about setup sheets.
00:24
A setup sheet is a critical piece of information for machine operator.
00:28
It gives information about the tools being used, the toolpaths,
00:32
the coordinate system as well as how long everything is expected to take.
00:37
In order to create a setup sheet, we can do this quickly and easily by selecting RNC program, right clicking and using setup sheet.
00:45
We'll need to define the setup sheet name as it will be saved into our data panel.
00:51
I'm going to select save and then our setup sheet dialog is opened, by default will be looking at a detailed configuration.
00:58
This is what's automatically saved in the data panel and we can print this out as is as we're looking at this,
01:04
it gives information about the number of tools, the tool number, the maximum feed rate and speeds,
01:10
and these are all critical bits of information to make sure that the machine is going to be able to operate within these parameters.
01:17
You can see the maximum spindle speed is 10,000 rpm and that might be the upper limit of the machine we're using.
01:24
Also note the estimated cycle time is 14 minutes and 39 seconds. Again, another bit of critical information.
01:30
So the machine operator can relay that information. If the program takes longer or shorter.
01:35
As we scroll down, you'll see that we have information about each tool.
01:39
There's critical bits of information here as well, giving us an idea of how far the tool sticks out from the holder,
01:46
the holder that's being used and the tool number.
01:49
As we scroll past the tools, you'll notice that we have information about the setup,
01:53
the coordinate system being referenced as well as the stock size and position.
01:59
Then we get into information about each of the operations.
02:02
This is what you would tend to find inside of a detailed setup sheet.
02:06
But we can also select from other options to show tools only to show a compact setup sheet to show summary image only.
02:14
But all the rest of the information is there without images to show tool list image only or to show no operation images.
02:22
Each of these options can be configured, printed out and processed.
02:26
But if you want to add more information about each operation, you'll need to close this and go to each of your toolpaths,
02:34
rename them or add any additional notes that might be important.
02:38
For example and face one, I'm going to right click and use the option to edit notes.
02:47
Inside of the edit notes we're going to add a note that says use a large flat end mill rather than a fly cutter.
02:57
Maybe there's a specific reason that we would want to use a specific tool and it's important to note that we're using that tool for a reason.
03:05
So now if we go back to our NC program and we create our new setup sheet.
03:10
We're going to carry on using that same name.
03:13
And now if we go down to our operations, you can see the note is listed here. Use a large flat end mill rather than a fly cutter.
03:21
So if we want to convey additional information on the setup sheet, we can add it to each of these toolpaths.
03:27
Let's double check the way that this works for our CNC lathe part as well. Will select our NC program, right click and select setup sheet.
03:36
This is going to be 6001 based on our program number.
03:39
And once again note that it shows information about the entire process as well as each tool.
03:47
It has information about the tools orientation, the description of our coordinate system as well as each operation.
03:55
As we go through here. Again, there are bits of critical information to help a CNC operators set up a machine.
04:03
The NC program is going to carry all the information with it. If you make any adjustments to the NC program,
04:09
for example, if you remove one of the toolpaths, then you want to make sure that you re save your setup sheet.
04:14
So that way that information is contained in the new setup sheet.
04:18
From here, Let's make sure that we save all the designs before moving on to the next step.
Video transcript
00:02
In this video, we'll create setup sheets.
00:06
After completing this step, you'll be able to create a setup sheet.
00:11
In Fusion 360, we want to carry on with our CAD CAM Milling dataset. Our CAD CAM Lathe dataset.
00:17
At this point we've defined all of the toolpaths and we've got our NC programs. Now we want to talk about setup sheets.
00:24
A setup sheet is a critical piece of information for machine operator.
00:28
It gives information about the tools being used, the toolpaths,
00:32
the coordinate system as well as how long everything is expected to take.
00:37
In order to create a setup sheet, we can do this quickly and easily by selecting RNC program, right clicking and using setup sheet.
00:45
We'll need to define the setup sheet name as it will be saved into our data panel.
00:51
I'm going to select save and then our setup sheet dialog is opened, by default will be looking at a detailed configuration.
00:58
This is what's automatically saved in the data panel and we can print this out as is as we're looking at this,
01:04
it gives information about the number of tools, the tool number, the maximum feed rate and speeds,
01:10
and these are all critical bits of information to make sure that the machine is going to be able to operate within these parameters.
01:17
You can see the maximum spindle speed is 10,000 rpm and that might be the upper limit of the machine we're using.
01:24
Also note the estimated cycle time is 14 minutes and 39 seconds. Again, another bit of critical information.
01:30
So the machine operator can relay that information. If the program takes longer or shorter.
01:35
As we scroll down, you'll see that we have information about each tool.
01:39
There's critical bits of information here as well, giving us an idea of how far the tool sticks out from the holder,
01:46
the holder that's being used and the tool number.
01:49
As we scroll past the tools, you'll notice that we have information about the setup,
01:53
the coordinate system being referenced as well as the stock size and position.
01:59
Then we get into information about each of the operations.
02:02
This is what you would tend to find inside of a detailed setup sheet.
02:06
But we can also select from other options to show tools only to show a compact setup sheet to show summary image only.
02:14
But all the rest of the information is there without images to show tool list image only or to show no operation images.
02:22
Each of these options can be configured, printed out and processed.
02:26
But if you want to add more information about each operation, you'll need to close this and go to each of your toolpaths,
02:34
rename them or add any additional notes that might be important.
02:38
For example and face one, I'm going to right click and use the option to edit notes.
02:47
Inside of the edit notes we're going to add a note that says use a large flat end mill rather than a fly cutter.
02:57
Maybe there's a specific reason that we would want to use a specific tool and it's important to note that we're using that tool for a reason.
03:05
So now if we go back to our NC program and we create our new setup sheet.
03:10
We're going to carry on using that same name.
03:13
And now if we go down to our operations, you can see the note is listed here. Use a large flat end mill rather than a fly cutter.
03:21
So if we want to convey additional information on the setup sheet, we can add it to each of these toolpaths.
03:27
Let's double check the way that this works for our CNC lathe part as well. Will select our NC program, right click and select setup sheet.
03:36
This is going to be 6001 based on our program number.
03:39
And once again note that it shows information about the entire process as well as each tool.
03:47
It has information about the tools orientation, the description of our coordinate system as well as each operation.
03:55
As we go through here. Again, there are bits of critical information to help a CNC operators set up a machine.
04:03
The NC program is going to carry all the information with it. If you make any adjustments to the NC program,
04:09
for example, if you remove one of the toolpaths, then you want to make sure that you re save your setup sheet.
04:14
So that way that information is contained in the new setup sheet.
04:18
From here, Let's make sure that we save all the designs before moving on to the next step.
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