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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: 4 axis inventor hsm post

« on: November 13, 2016, 01:35:09 AM »

when you do a index with HSM and Fusion360 Ultimate same code now days.

you set the first index up in the setup and on the first index toolpath what ever 3D one you are doing in the HSM settings and fusion you just set the Z and that can be all.

then when you set the next index you just set you Z again to the index angle and that's it so on.

the thing that gets most people is you don't need to do a lot with the toolpath you need to set the set up correctly, onces that is done you don't need to do much else other than selecting a toolpath and the Z axis.
Also set the origin to dead center left if you are cutting in the X+ direction with the X going into the stock, if you are cutting on the right cutting in the X - direction you have the origin dead center on the right side with the X pointing out, this will give you a - x direction in the code if you have it the other way around you will get a +x direction what would be a crash into the 4th axis.

This should help I do this at least once a week and no complaints yet by private means or on the fusion forum, HSM, here and cnczone, one of the old HSM guys showed me how to do all this hes not working for ADSK anymore what is a shame

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: 4 axis inventor hsm post

« on: November 13, 2016, 12:42:26 AM »

Ok that looks correct, it could just be a setup problem and how are you setting the index.

your post on the HSM, start a new one and have the question title, how do I set up this for 4th axis and post the file you are trying to do the index on.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: 4 axis inventor hsm post

« on: November 12, 2016, 11:39:37 PM »

at the end of the A axis string what do you have the numbers set to or post the code

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 G28 issue with ethernet smoothstepper

« on: November 04, 2016, 09:13:20 PM »

You just turn radius on then it puts out R values no more I or J, also useing smoothing can make a big diffrences it adds to the amount of code but does a better job, for rounded parts I use morph spiral it gives a better finish.

posting your file would help

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 G28 issue with ethernet smoothstepper

« on: November 04, 2016, 08:40:24 PM »

What program are you useing for cam, you would do the changes in the cam program post processor.

but haveing
G00 G53 Z0 then your x y moves is a safety thing it gets the Z out of the way before the X and Y moves incase there is a fixture or vice in the way.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: How many use Notepad++

« on: November 02, 2016, 05:30:06 PM »

It's java I just change the settings. I use notepad++ as a G Code editor as well It's a very universal program

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Backlash...

« on: November 02, 2016, 06:05:17 AM »

Dave Vcarve is the best thing to test with if it's bad after a 1000 lines of code it will be ok on 2D only, if it's good you're all set. I test with a V carve file that has around 1000 moves on each axis I can get it to 0.002

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: How many use Notepad++

« on: November 01, 2016, 11:45:16 PM »

thanks Chacoticone, ADSK recommend notepad plus plus for doing post processor editing

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: What is the best Gcode writer?

« on: October 17, 2016, 02:45:34 PM »

yer

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: What is the best Gcode writer?

« on: October 17, 2016, 06:33:53 AM »

have a look at fusion360 https://t.cfjump.com/36495/t/15672