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Make accurate stock simulations to verify multi-axis toolpaths in Fusion.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
5 min.
Transcript
00:03
When running a multi-axis machining operation in Fusion,
00:07
you can download and simulate the machine that you will be using to make stock simulation more accurate.
00:12
This example file has some 3 + 2 operations,
00:16
and some basic stock simulations have been run.
00:19
The tool and holder are clear of the dovetail fixture and any stock.
00:24
However, the file is missing the table and spindle components that are important to consider
00:29
before running any multi-axis operations on the machine.
00:33
Before adding a machine model, from the toolbar,
00:36
verify that Machine Visibility > Show Machine is checked.
00:42
This part will be run on a Haas UMC 750 machine.
00:46
You can add the model into the setup and make any adjustments you need.
00:50
In the Manufacture workspace, from the Browser, right-click the 1st op setup and select Edit.
00:59
On the Tool tab, in the Machine group, click Select to open the Machine Library.
01:05
In the available library options, expand the Fusion library.
01:10
Fusion includes a wide variety of machines in the default library, including milling.
01:16
On the Filters tab, select Milling to see only those machines.
01:20
Then, under Fusion Library, find and select the Haas entry.
01:26
In the Machine list, select the Haas UMC-750 machine, then click Select.
01:32
If the model has not been downloaded previously, you will need to download the model.
01:37
Click Download Model and select a location.
01:41
You can download the model to the project and folder of your choice.
01:46
If you work with multiple machines, it can be helpful to create a new project for your machine models.
01:52
In this example, download the model to your current work folder, then click Save.
01:59
Click OK to exit the setup.
02:02
After you add a new machine, you may see orange warning signs associated with toolpaths.
02:08
In this case, you will have to address the errors and regenerate some or all the toolpaths in the setup.
02:16
The machine is shown in the viewport, though you may need to zoom out to see the complete machine.
02:21
Clicking in an open space will hide the machine.
02:25
This is a full model of the machine, but you may not need all of it to verify the design.
02:31
You can modify the machine to change what is visible.
02:35
Open the Data Panel and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Haas UMC-750 model.
02:43
Right-click the file and select Open.
02:47
It is unlikely that there will be issues with the enclosure, or X and Y head, so you can hide the visibility of those components.
02:56
In the Browser, click the visibility icon for Static, x_axis_head, and y_axis_head.
03:03
This leaves the b_axis_table that tilts, the c_axis_table that spins 360 degrees, and the z_axis_head, to give full 5-axis motion.
03:14
Save the model, close the Data Panel, and switch back to the original design tab.
03:20
Notice that there is now an icon on the machine entry in the Browser.
03:24
Place the pointer over the icon, and you can see that the machine model is out of date.
03:29
Right-click the machine and select Update Machine Model.
03:34
If the view changes, select the 1st op setup to reset the view.
03:39
While the B-axis is large, there is not much room for collision,
03:43
since the C-axis platter can always spin to reorient the part in a safe position.
03:48
This leaves the platter in the spindle.
03:51
The main concern is collision when the table is at a steep angle and the tool is down in the part,
03:56
bringing the spindle close to the table.
03:59
You can simulate the process to see how the machine will work with the 3 + 2 operations.
04:05
In the Browser, right-click the 1st op setup and select Simulate with Machine.
04:11
It will take a little time to generate the full simulation.
04:15
Once verification is complete, you will get a notification with any issues found.
04:20
Close the notification.
04:22
In the Simulate with Machine dialog, Display tab, make sure that Tool is selected and set to Holder,
04:30
Toolpath is deselected,
04:32
and Machine is selected with Show base also selected.
04:37
Select the Stock option, set the Colorization to Operation to set a different color for each operation,
04:44
and select Regenerate on rewind.
04:47
In the View group, make sure that the view is set to Machine.
04:50
And finally, to hide the model, set the Model Opacity all the way to the left.
04:56
Click Start the Simulation to watch the simulation of each process in the setup.
05:01
This makes it easy to get a good look at the areas where things might get a little too close for comfort.
05:07
If you are confident with the result, you can use this process to simulate other manufacturing processes.
Video transcript
00:03
When running a multi-axis machining operation in Fusion,
00:07
you can download and simulate the machine that you will be using to make stock simulation more accurate.
00:12
This example file has some 3 + 2 operations,
00:16
and some basic stock simulations have been run.
00:19
The tool and holder are clear of the dovetail fixture and any stock.
00:24
However, the file is missing the table and spindle components that are important to consider
00:29
before running any multi-axis operations on the machine.
00:33
Before adding a machine model, from the toolbar,
00:36
verify that Machine Visibility > Show Machine is checked.
00:42
This part will be run on a Haas UMC 750 machine.
00:46
You can add the model into the setup and make any adjustments you need.
00:50
In the Manufacture workspace, from the Browser, right-click the 1st op setup and select Edit.
00:59
On the Tool tab, in the Machine group, click Select to open the Machine Library.
01:05
In the available library options, expand the Fusion library.
01:10
Fusion includes a wide variety of machines in the default library, including milling.
01:16
On the Filters tab, select Milling to see only those machines.
01:20
Then, under Fusion Library, find and select the Haas entry.
01:26
In the Machine list, select the Haas UMC-750 machine, then click Select.
01:32
If the model has not been downloaded previously, you will need to download the model.
01:37
Click Download Model and select a location.
01:41
You can download the model to the project and folder of your choice.
01:46
If you work with multiple machines, it can be helpful to create a new project for your machine models.
01:52
In this example, download the model to your current work folder, then click Save.
01:59
Click OK to exit the setup.
02:02
After you add a new machine, you may see orange warning signs associated with toolpaths.
02:08
In this case, you will have to address the errors and regenerate some or all the toolpaths in the setup.
02:16
The machine is shown in the viewport, though you may need to zoom out to see the complete machine.
02:21
Clicking in an open space will hide the machine.
02:25
This is a full model of the machine, but you may not need all of it to verify the design.
02:31
You can modify the machine to change what is visible.
02:35
Open the Data Panel and navigate to the folder where you downloaded the Haas UMC-750 model.
02:43
Right-click the file and select Open.
02:47
It is unlikely that there will be issues with the enclosure, or X and Y head, so you can hide the visibility of those components.
02:56
In the Browser, click the visibility icon for Static, x_axis_head, and y_axis_head.
03:03
This leaves the b_axis_table that tilts, the c_axis_table that spins 360 degrees, and the z_axis_head, to give full 5-axis motion.
03:14
Save the model, close the Data Panel, and switch back to the original design tab.
03:20
Notice that there is now an icon on the machine entry in the Browser.
03:24
Place the pointer over the icon, and you can see that the machine model is out of date.
03:29
Right-click the machine and select Update Machine Model.
03:34
If the view changes, select the 1st op setup to reset the view.
03:39
While the B-axis is large, there is not much room for collision,
03:43
since the C-axis platter can always spin to reorient the part in a safe position.
03:48
This leaves the platter in the spindle.
03:51
The main concern is collision when the table is at a steep angle and the tool is down in the part,
03:56
bringing the spindle close to the table.
03:59
You can simulate the process to see how the machine will work with the 3 + 2 operations.
04:05
In the Browser, right-click the 1st op setup and select Simulate with Machine.
04:11
It will take a little time to generate the full simulation.
04:15
Once verification is complete, you will get a notification with any issues found.
04:20
Close the notification.
04:22
In the Simulate with Machine dialog, Display tab, make sure that Tool is selected and set to Holder,
04:30
Toolpath is deselected,
04:32
and Machine is selected with Show base also selected.
04:37
Select the Stock option, set the Colorization to Operation to set a different color for each operation,
04:44
and select Regenerate on rewind.
04:47
In the View group, make sure that the view is set to Machine.
04:50
And finally, to hide the model, set the Model Opacity all the way to the left.
04:56
Click Start the Simulation to watch the simulation of each process in the setup.
05:01
This makes it easy to get a good look at the areas where things might get a little too close for comfort.
05:07
If you are confident with the result, you can use this process to simulate other manufacturing processes.
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