Thought I would start a thread on using Fusion to model and generate Gcode for the lathe.

I just started "playing with it" and a friend was kind enough to provide instruction on how to sketch and model in it.
Like all new software one tries you just need to go through the learning curve. Generated code based on a .cps ( post processor )
provided for Mach3 lathe which can be downloaded from Fusion site.

Frankly, rather impressed with it and it can do a lot.

I'll post more on my learning over time.

RICH

Hi Rich,
I will be keeping an eye on your progress. It will be nice to have another option for Lathe CAM.


Mike

Mike,
Thought there would others who would be trying it and post here.
I don't even hear a cricket...........

Lots of instruction on the Autodesk Site for Fusion 360 lathe.

I get hung-up on "stupid things" sometimes and spend more time than necessary on them.

Try it out, it will keep you out of trouble!

RICH

Yer fusion is easy if you through out off ya head how other progra ms do stuff, A lot of people problems with fusion is that not how solid-works does or the other ones

Try it out, it will keep you out of trouble!

I have so many things keeping me out of trouble that I am getting in trouble!!!!!!


Mike

hello alll

i have also been playing with fusion 360 and trying different posts to see which one works
ive tried the Mach3 and the fanuc posts but both are giving me a strange error

ive attached the code im using but at the end of each step in the work piece there should be a 1mm radiius, instead it is trying to dig into the work.

If you jump on the HSM forum you have a better chances at getting it fixed up fast https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/hsm-post-processor-forum/bd-p/218