In the section highlighted below, there are a number of switches that can alter the output of the NC Program. The Post will usually have "switches" to turn on/off functionality. NC Programs can also vary based on the available machine options. Most machines/controls can have several ways of doing the same thing.
NC Extension - Most of the time the NC file extension will be. Reduce cycle time and rework with CAD-embedded 2.5- to 5-axis milling, turning, and mill-turn capabilities.
#Hsmworks 4th axis setup software
Output Folder - Is where you want you new NC Program to be saved. What is HSMWorks software Design and generate CAM toolpaths without the hassle of changing software. The on-line library has a larger selection of Posts to choose from. If you still cant find a post that seems correct for your machine, go back to the Setup (shown above) and select "Open Autodesk HSM Post Library". If no Posts are shown, adjust your search filter options. In the Post selection area, Posts that match your selections will be shown.
Thats one thousandth of a degree (very small).
#Hsmworks 4th axis setup full
On the position display you will see X Y Z but you will also see C (sometimes A or B Ill explain later) A full A B or C axis will be programmable in.
#Hsmworks 4th axis setup code
I cannot find anything in the code that would make the drilling operations return to Z zero before rotating the A xis but does not require the milling operations to do the same. So then I started analyzing the code and was surprised that the end of cycles between the milling operations and the drilling operations were identical. First I tried adjusting the clearance/retract heights but this a no effect on the Z axis prior to the A axis rotating. Our total area is now 7.9 inches x 18 inches x 2 sides 284 square inches. We’ll mount it dead center of the axis, make it a full 18 long, and use the two sides. Once the drilling cycle starts it would run correctly on the first side, then go up to the retract height but would drop back down to machine zero (tool change height) before the A axis starts rotating, which doesn't allow for enough clearance. Now, let’s further assume it is the width of the table’s diameter, which for the 8 4th axis is 7.9. The code starts off with a facing operation, several milling operations, followed by a couple drilling operations to be repeated on all 4 sides.įor some reason the facing and milling operations would all move to a safe Z height before the A axis rotates the part. In F360 under Pattern, I use "circular pattern" with 4 instances. My first project for using my 4th axis is basically a cube with the same machining being done on each of the rotating sides. We just got a new HRT160 4th axis for our Haas Mini so my experience level with 4th axis in general is pretty low.