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Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2024, 04:25:01 PM »
OK Chad I think I have it, but I did run a post to test and the code it created still has the G28 so will Mach override that or am I missing something?
Todd
Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2024, 04:25:50 PM »
You need to select Use G30 instead of G28 in the fusion post.
Also, you need to select the Use G30P2 for tool change if you want to use that as well.
« Last Edit: July 30, 2024, 04:28:05 PM by Cbyrdtopper »
Chad Byrd
Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2024, 03:59:51 PM »
I finally got a chance to try this, and it worked perfectly! Thank you for all your help on this. Would have never come close to a fix like that without help!! Hope I can repay someday.
Todd
Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2024, 04:18:14 PM »
No problem at all.  This is stuff that I have wanted added into the fusion post for a while so I just went ahead and added a lot of it on my own.  The stock fusion post has the ability to change from G28 to G30.  I asked them to add that functionality into the post a couple of years ago and they were kind enough to take that into consideration and actually implement it.  Autodesk usually pretty good to work with. 
Chad Byrd
Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2024, 08:22:04 PM »
Yeah, Fusion has been really good to work with. I had a little issue with them and they responded quickly and the guy was really nice. Not common now days. I have a Langmuir CNC that I have had all kinds of issues with and getting service is like pulling teeth.
I wish I had the knowledge some of you guys have on these programming things. I am trying to learn Arduino right now as I have built a complete dust collection system in my shop. Just push a button and a valve at that particular work station (saw, planer,etc) just opens and turns on the vac. Super nice but learning it is like shoving 10lbs of crap into a 1/2lbs brain:)
Thanks again for all your help.
Todd
Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2024, 08:24:18 PM »
All on the job learning for me.
We have a machine shop and we run our lathes, mills, custom knife grinders, and OD grinders with mach4. Had a big learning curve but learned a lot and we like to share what we learned.

Check out the Shelix, that’s our big product we manufacture. It’s a cutterhead for planers and Jointers.
Chad Byrd
Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2024, 10:07:35 PM »
YOU WORK FOR SHELIX?? Super nice!! I am looking at a head for my new 20" Powermatic planer. I have not purchased one yet but my understanding your product is good and I think its the only one Powermatic offers from the factory. That cool stuff.

I am starting a small job shop and everything I learn is on my own and can be VERY frustrating. Spend more time looking through videos than getting actual work done.
Not a ton of folks out there that are willing to help out either. I try to help the best I can.
« Last Edit: July 31, 2024, 10:09:34 PM by rufustoad »
Todd
Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2024, 09:44:44 AM »
Powermatic doesn't have the shelix cutterhead OEM.  They offer a spiral Taiwanese cutterhead with their machines.  I do like powermatic's machines though, very good.
Chad Byrd
Re: Mach4 Post Processor Fusion
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2024, 10:17:15 AM »
WHOA that's good to know. I actually called them on it and could save about $300 by purchasing directly from Shelix and installing it myself. The only inserts you can even purchase on Powermatic web is Shelix. Good to know
Todd