You can also zero off the center of the material then you would stay away from the clamps when you are done.
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just adjust your safe height in fusion to higher than the clamp, and it will retract above said clamps when going home.
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That’s not always possible. Thick stock with longer endmills sometimes leave little room.
Like I suggested above, this should be handled in the post processing.
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It is the default 1001 and WCS is 54 (G54). I am running the Shapeoko Pro XXL as well
this is true, but if thats not the case, its definitely an easier option.
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Are you using the Carbide 3D post?
You can try my version. It allows for the option to not return to XY zero at the end of the job. The bit will retract and the job will end with no XY movement.
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Yeah I believe its the file that I downloaded and uploaded for the machine. Sorry I am new to Fusion so this is a steep learning curve for me. I will try it out! Thanks!
What’s the purpose of the “Awesome Project” checkbox?
I will test it out. Thanks again for your time and input Neil. Its much appreciated.
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It increases the awesomeness of your project by 42%. That’s how good @neilferreri post-processor design skills are!
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Does this allow manual toolchanges? Is that what that “Output m6 for tool changes” is? I have had to manually export each job in order with the tool being used and thats annoying. Does this allow you to export the entire CAM operation? I am on the free version.
if you are using the regular Carbide post processor, from fusion360 it should automatically do the M6 toolchange so the machine waits for you to change the tool. or at least thats how it works with my Nomad 3
ymmv on a different machine, im not sure how they handle tool changes.
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Mine has always made me export each step by tool. I cant just export the entire setup on the free version unless im missing something?
No way around that limitation on the free version. You can always combine toolpaths after you post process.
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ok gotcha. Again, Thanks for your help and your time
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Actually, you can combine tool paths by saving post process at the setup level. If I have bit changes, I either save them one by one or create separate setups for each tool size. I then label them as such.
Ex:
Folder widget project
1- Widget Initial cut .250 bit, 1” stock, lower left start
2- Widget Detail cut .125 bit
3- Widget Final Cut .250 bit
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Well of course. You can combine any combination of toolpaths using the same tool. @XxPUNISHER78xX was wanting to output all operations for all tools in one file. The hobbyist license doesn’t allow that. I believe there’s an add-in that gets around some of it and I’m sure @fenrus created a post -post processor.
I place pauses into my programs often (e.g. to move clamps, to ADD clamps/screw hold downs, to clean out a DEEP groove, etc. ) True, I am not your normal maker…
I place an M00 where or when I want the machine to pause (it raises the Z, and shuts off the spindle…like a good girl). It’s not automatic, and not difficult once you’ve done it a few times.
EDIT (ADD) It’s M Zero Zero…Not MOO We clear?
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