
- Fusion 360 post processor how to#
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(even with simple things- needing to mouse-click 'apply' after a curve edit. regardless, i'm going to use Fusion and figure out the kinks or get some Post Processor assistance because Vcarve is like going back in time 20+ years. Over the past few weeks, i've trialed Vcarve (and Parallels- i'm on Mac).Īnd all i can say is that is some outdated looking and acting software.Īpparently, some people have problems with Fusion and Axiom but then again, some don't. I'm waiting on the delivery of my Axiom (AR16) so i haven't actually used an Axiom along with Fusion 360 yet. My questions are: is anyone using Fusion 360 on an Axiom machine? If so, did you have to jump through any difficult technical hoops, or have you encountered any problems? Is there any reason Fusion 360 wouldn't work on an Axiom machine? Thanks again.
Fusion 360 post processor how to#
Obviously, we don't want to spend $700.00 on woodworking software if we don't need to, especially since Fusion 360 seems to be more suitable for our needs, we already know how to use it and it's free.
Fusion 360 post processor pro#
Everyone online seems to like Vcarve Pro for woodworking on their Axiom, but I couldn't find anyone using Fusion 360 on an Axiom. Our machine will, in all liklihood, never cut any wood - just aluminum. When I started looking into Vcarve Pro, I realized that it seems to be primarily woodworking software, which isn't surprising since Chad said the AR6 was primarily designed for woodworkers. Chad said there might be some work-arounds to get Fusion 360 to work on an Axiom machine, but we didn't get too far into it. I'm fairly familiar with Fusion 360, and so is the other person who will be operating the machine. I asked Chad about the software we'd need to model our parts and get the machine to cut everything, and he recommended Vcarve Pro, which Axiom sells. I spoke with Chad at Axiom, and he also thought it would work well for us, as long as we used the right flute, feeds and speeds. The Axiom AR6 seems like it will suit our needs. (Repeatedly drilling about a dozen holes and three 1" slots in 1/8" 6061 aluminum.) The cuts have to be fairly precise, and we will only need to do this about 15 times per month. We are looking for a small CNC machine to do some relatively light-duty aluminum milling. Now that you’ve saved the Bantam Tools post processor locally, head back to Fusion 360 and post-process your G-code files.Hello all. Note: If you’re having any trouble importing your post processor, check out this Fusion 360 support guide. If you have more than one post processor saved locally, make sure you select “Bantam Tools / bantam tools,” enter the rest of the information as needed, and click OK to generate your G-code before pulling it into the Bantam Tools Milling Machine Software. When you do the post processor will appear in the menu. Follow the onscreen prompts to select the Bantam Tools Post-Processor you downloaded. The window that pops up will look like this:Ĭlick on the Local Tab and then select import in the tool bar at the top. If this is your first time using Fusion 360, check out our Designing CAD and Programming CAM support guides. Right-click on the toolpath you want to post-process. Now, head over to the Manufacturing workspace in Fusion 360, where you’ve programmed your toolpaths. When the post processor appears, select Download. To download the Bantam Tools post processor, go to Fusion 360’s post library and type “Bantam Tools” into the search bar.
Fusion 360 post processor trial#
You can download a free trial of the Fusion 360 software for professional use or the free version for personal use. The Fusion 360 team offers a variety of packages for hobbyists and professionals.
Fusion 360 post processor install#
You can download and save a custom Bantam Tools CAM post processor for Fusion 360 locally on your computer.īut first be sure to download and install Fusion 360 onto your computer, if you haven’t already. We’ve worked with Autodesk to ensure a seamless experience when using Fusion 360 and our milling machines. But in order for your milling machine to read the G-code files you export from Fusion 360 or CAD/CAM software, you’ll need a CAM post processor specific to your Bantam Tools CNC machine. In programming your CAM, you’re determining what tooling and toolpaths your Bantam Tools Milling Machine will use to machine the part you’ve designed.
