fusion and camplete workflow for using the matsuura mx-330 at pier 9

This manual is for workshop users at Pier 9. They are 5-
Shaft Songpu MX-
330 vertical machining center.
Following these steps is a prerequisite for the machine operation course.
Users are expected to have intermediate to advanced CNC experience and have completed at least two individual projects at hasvf2 vertical mill.
Click here to learn more about the steps involved in the CNC learning path at Pier 9.
You will learn how to follow the simplified workflow in Fusion 360 and process the final G-through post-processing-
Code for the machine to run.
You will put the parts into the work hold template file in Fusion 360 and learn how to use the joints and historical timeline to control the behavior of the parts, inventory, and fixtures.
You\'ll also learn how to plan CAM settings to keep the system modular with work ---
For most apps, you don\'t need to look into your stock at all!
This saves time and provides a more efficient way to handle multiple items without losing the working coordinate system.
You will then use CAMplete--
Software for obtaining tool path and geometry data from CAM packages such as Inventor HSM or Fusion--
Run simulation on virtual Songpu MX330.
This simulation provides a complete representation of all other aspects of tool path motion, tool change, proximity, retraction, and machine motion for more accurate collision detection.
This is a key step for five people.
The shaft machine, especially the machine with a small cutting package, because of the standard 3-axis mill (
Like Haas VF2).
CAMplete will show you the simulation of everything that happens during machining, from start to finish, and if any part is dangerously close to each other, it will give you a warning or an error.
Of course, CAMplete is only as accurate as the data it provides, so it is vital that all aspects of the CAM program are correct, including inventory, tool libraries, and working models.
To follow these steps you will need to: a laptop with Fusion 360 installed to download CAMplete--
CAMplete is just a USB drive for Windows. All the files you need can be found in the Pier 9 Tool Library structure link.
You can download these things once or when you go-
The file will be linked for you throughout the structure. 1)
The CAMplete installation link (emailed to you)2)
Network license key (emailed to you)3)CAMplete data4)
Lang Gong holds Tiger pliers model s5)
Modelura parts model s6)
HSM of Songpu Tool Library
HSM for CAMplete post processor: for CAMplete APT)8)
After completing this manual, you should read this guide to gain insight into the features of CAMplete. 1)
Click on the CAMplete download link you received from the CNC staff. 2)
Save the executable and open it. 3)
If you receive a security warning, allow your computer to run the software. 4)
When prompted for a security key or a network security license, enter the network security license for the link provided to you by the CNC staff. 5)
If you want to share application data with all users of your computer, click yes \". 6)
I agree to the license agreement. 7)
Select the two components to install. 8)
Select the install location and start menu folder. Click Install. 9)Click Close. 1)Open CAMplete. 2)
Exit the application when prompted to create the database.
These steps ensure that the CAMplete data will appear in the next step.
Note: If you encounter an error that requires a security key to be installed, go to the next step for troubleshoot.
In some cases, CAMplete will not open after downloading, but will prompt you to attach a security key.
Here are some steps to help you with this issue: 1)
Go to the Windows Start menu and type regedit in the search bar. 2)
Open the registry editor. 3)
Navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/CAMplete TruPath v4/Security Alert option. 4)
Find the network key location in this folder.
If you do, make sure you see the network key.
If you don\'t see it, right-click the field and select New> string value \". 5)
Name the new string value network key location and click Enter. 6)
Right-click the string and select modify \". 7)
Enter the network key and click OK. 8)
Try restarting CAMplete.
You will now delete the default CAMplete program data.
Later, you will install machine-specific new data at Pier 9. 1)
There may be hidden folders on your PC.
Check if you can see a folder called program data in C: drive.
\"Program data\" is different from \"program files! 2)
If program data is not visible, navigate to the control panel and select look and feel and personalize \". 3)
Select the folder option. 4)
Click to show hidden files and folders. 5)
Under folder options, click the View tab, then click the button next to show hidden files, folders, and drives, and click OK \". 6)
Go back to your C: drive and click on the program data.
Note: Alternatively, you can enter \"% programdata %\" in the file explorer path field and go directly to the folder. 7)
Navigate to the camplete folder and click delete \".
Note: Do not confuse program data with program files.
Otherwise, you will remove the installation of CAMplete!
You will replace this data with Pier 9 and our Songpu MX-specific data
330 in the next step. 1)
Open the \'camplete Dropbox data\' folder. 2)
Download \"camplete \".
Compress the file to a convenient location. 3)
Right-click and extract everything. 4)
Keep the default destination and click extract \". 5)
Navigate to the new CAMplete folder and drag it to \"c:/Program data.
Note: Do not drag the folder into the CAMplete folder, CSI-
The tree structure of the program data, or the file browser, will not be correct.
The full explorer path field should look like this: C: \\ Program Data \\ CAMplete \\ csi fwiv.
Check this against the last screenshot in this step.
Now you have added all the data you need for Pier 9, including the correct post-processing program and machine definition. 1)
Open CAMplete again. 2)
Click create blank database \". 3)
When filling the path with the database (
Red text turns black), click Close. 4)
CAMplete should be turned on automatically.
If a prompt appears, run the update.
You have now verified that you are already running on your machine.
Assuming you have finished modeling the part and are now ready for the CAM tool, you will now put CAMplete aside and focus on the Fusion 360 workflow. For five-
The key to shaft machining is to have an accurate fixture model to ensure the accuracy of the CAMplete simulation.
At Pier 9, we use Lang 5-axis Makro-
The grip vise, which is characterized by the tooth tiger claw, is only 3mm of the bottom of the grip.
Lang uses a modular work holding system in which each vise contains pull buckles that fit a specific pattern inside the receiver board, which is permanently mounted on
This means that the vise is always placed in exactly the same position inside the machine.
This will work later when we consider working coordinate systems.
For this workflow, you will start with the assembly file for the Lang workholding system, which consists of multiple components.
Then drag the part into this assembly file. 1)
Normal to download \'p9 Lang 1471555.
F3 of Dropbox \'. 2)
Open Fusion 360, go from file to new design, and select File \". 3)
Click the Save button and click new project \". 4)
Create a new project called Songpu project. 5)
Name the file \"p9 Lang 147155 template\" and save it in \"Songpu project. 6)
Next, download \'MX-
Part 330 CAMplate.
F3 \'from \"CNC data 2 _ 10/Songpu parts model\" at Pier 9 \'. 7)
In the data panel on the left side of the screen, navigate to Songpu project and click upload \". 8)
Click Select File \". 9)Choose the \'MX-
Part 330 CAMplate.
File, then click open \". 10)
Drag the part file from the data panel to the open template file window. 11)
Move the part up with the arrow so you can see the entire part and the entire Lang vise assembly and click OK \". 12)
Save as \"first Songpu project\" in the project folder of \"Songpu project \".
Now you will import the HSM into The Matsuura Tool Library. 1)
Download p9 _ Songwei _ may207
Tool, and save it anywhere you save other tool libraries. 2)
In the ribbon at the top, change the workspace to CAM. 3)
Under manage on the ribbon, select tool library \". 4)
Right-click local and select New Tool Library \". 5)
P9_matsuura_jan207 is renamed the new library. 6)
Right-click again and select Import Library \". 7)
Navigate to the file and click open \".
The tool library should be filled with the Songpu tool. 9)
Out of the window.
Components in Fusion 360 consist of components whose motion is controlled by joint and joint parameters.
Joints such as rigidity, rotation, or sliders define the movement between two components.
The work holding system, inventory, and parts are components in this assembly file.
The joints that have been created in this template file make your process much simpler.
For example, if you edit the stock model in this file, the lower jaw of the Lang vise will be turned on or off accordingly.
You will see this happen later.
You will build a union between the parts you just brought in and the stock in the Lang Tiger tongs.
If the stock changes in any way, the behavior of that part (
In this case, its location)
Will also be updated. 1)
In the ribbon at the top, return the workspace to the model. 2)
Under assembly, select the joint. 3)
For Assembly 1, select the center top of the part as shown in the screenshot. 4)
For component 2, select the top of the center of the stock as shown in the screenshot. 5)
Flip the part by clicking the flip icon.
Please note that this section is located above the top of the stock.
This is due to the nature of this particular part ---
You selected a position for component 1 that is a little lower than the top of the actual part. 6)
For offset Z, input-0. 35.
Since your first operation is to face the part, you want to leave some inventory above the part model.
In this case, 0.
The inventory of 025 \"will face closure in the first operation. 7)Click OK.
Since the inventory is not squeezed to the right quantity, your parts are not in the right position yet.
You will solve the problem in two steps.
For this section, you don\'t actually need to modify the stock model sketch to open or close the Lang tiger claw, but here is the process for future projects: 1)
Turn off the visibility of all models of parts and fixtures with the bulb icon in the browser tree. 2)
In the timeline at the bottom of the screen, double-click SketchUp/Stock.
Alternatively, in the browser tree, you can expand inventory, expand sketch, and right-click sketch 1 for editing. 3)
Use hotkey D to Mark inventory--
Try changing the width from 2 to 4 \". 4)
Click stop sketch. 5)
Observe how the lower jaw is reopening.
Stock size.
This is a great demonstration of the ability to model parameters and use joints in components. 6)
Edit the sketch again and return the width to 2 \".
You can also edit stock extrusion in the Lang template file.
In this case, your stock is a piece of 2 \"x 4\" aluminum bar, cut to a height of 6 \"on a horizontal band saw. 1)
In the timeline, double-click the Extrude1/Stock button. 2)
Change the distance from 2 to 6 and click OK \". 3)
Verify that the part that moves with the stock due to the joint is now sitting flat on the grab part of the Lang vise, and the chin is exposed to the side of the part.
You have successfully put your parts into the template file, created a joint and made the necessary adjustments to the inventory.
It\'s time to get into CAM.
The Lang template file also has a setup that has been created for you 1--
All you have to do is make some adjustments. 1)Re-
Enter the CAM workspace. 2)
Right-click Settings 1 and select edit \". 3)
Please note that the origin of the work coordinate system or G54 work home is placed at the top of the center of the Lang receiver board.
Don\'t bring your work home-
We have a system that allows you to completely skip the probe using the Renishaw detector.
This is because we have set the G54 inside the Songpu to the center top of the Lang receiver board.
These coordinates are stored in machines under G54 and we will never change them.
When you operate the machine, you will verify by comparing the G54 coordinates on the machine\'s external sticker with the current G54 X, Y, Z if this is set to the, C number in the correct position controller (see photo).
Since your fixture model and inventory model are correct, all you need to do is make sure that your inventory is concentrated inside the Lang vise and you can start your first installation.
One advantage of this system is that the project can be exchanged on the machine faster and has perfect repeatability.
If you haven\'t finished your part yet, you can remove it while it\'s still inside the Lang vise, then put the vise back on the receiver board and proceed with the machining.
As long as you have never changed the position of the parts on the vise, you will know that everything is perfectly registered.
We have extra langvis for this purpose. 4)
Turn off the visibility of the stock so that it is not accidentally selected when selecting the model body. 5)
In the window, click none next to model and select the model.
If you hover over the model, you should see the word \"model\" appearing.
This will help prevent you from choosing stock.
The model turns blue. 6)
In the window, click the 6 bodies next to the fixture to verify that the fixture has been selected.
The fixture will turn blue. 7)
Click the inventory tab in the settings window. 8)
Verify that the inventory mode is from Solid. 9)
Click on the stock entity to confirm that the stock was selected.
The stock will turn blue. 10)
Click OK to generate settings 1.
Following this workflow, you will continue to use the CAM tool at this time.
If you put the machine in your fixture, the simulation will now give you the crash data-
A compelling reason to use the model of the work holding system to execute the CAM.
Since this Instructable is not meant to teach you CAM, you will use this same file from now on, except for the full toolpath. 1)
Save the current file. 2)
From Dropbox: MX-download file with tool path
30_camplete_part_wit_toolpaths. f3d. 3)
Open the file in Fusion 360. 4)
Watch the simulation in order to understand what the toolpath is doing.
Once you have verified that your toolpath is correct and your simulation does not have a collision, you can publish the process.
You will use a post processor that outputs six different files (three .
Stls for inventory, models and fixtures, as well as project files, database files and.
Transfer information to apt file of CAMplete).
This data will be needed when you open CAMplete later to create the final G-
Code of the machine. 1)Go to cam. autodesk.
Com/terminal/looking for CAMplete. 2)
After downloading the latest CAMplete, CAMplete tends.
Note: This post is updated on a regular basis, so be sure to check if you have the latest version. 3)
If you are on a PC, save this post to a folder on your desktop called custom post processor. 4)
If you are on a Mac, open the Finder window and navigate to the file path Macintosh HD> user> username> Autodesk> Fusion Jingdong cam> post.
Save the CAMplete APT post here. 4)
Right-click settings and select publish process \". 5)
If you are on a PC, click the three points on the right side of the configuration folder.
Find and select the custom postal processor folder you just made.
You won\'t see anything in this folder, but don\'t worry: You\'re just mapping where it is. Click Open.
On the Mac, next to Source, select a personal post. 6)
In the drop-down list under Post Configuration, select camplete. apt.
On Mac, this is next to the post. 7)
Create a folder on the desktop called Matsuura posts with a subfolder containing today\'s date.
6 post files will be mapped to this location.
You will want to create a new folder for each new setting, otherwise CAMplete will try to import more than six files at a time and cause an error in the simulation. 8)
On the PC, click the three points next to the output folder, navigate to the folder with today\'s date, and click open \". 9)
Name your program four.
Numbers that begin with \"1\", such as 1001. 10)Click Post. 11)
Navigate to the folder that contains today\'s date and verify that the six files are now in this location.
You can now put these files into CAMplete to simulate the toolpath. 1)Open CAMplete. 2)
In the new project window, click browse \". 3)
Navigate to the folder that contains today\'s date and click Select Folder \". 4)
Verify if you have. apt file, one .
Tdb file, three.
Stl files within the new project window. 5)
Under loader, click General apt \". 5)
Under Select File handler, select Autodesk cam apt.
Autodesk cam apt is the file handler you should use every time, so verify this every time you open CAMplete.
Otherwise, data may be imported incorrectly. 6)Click Import. 1)
Click OK three times and select inches as units. 2)
Under the milling machine, click the button selected below for Predefined machining settings. 3)
By default, place a check mark next to Pier 9 MX-
330 machine definition.
The machine definition is the model of Songpu MX-
CAMplete needs to run an accurate 330 of the simulation. 4)
On the left side of the window, click NC format \". 5)
Confirm that the NC format is Pier 9 MX-
330 format for each tool path.
Note: if this format is not displayed, see next step for troubleshoot.
If you can see the machining definition but can\'t see the correct NC format (Pier 9 MX-330 Format)
, Please try to perform these steps. 1)
You will see \"default format not found\" in the NC format drop-down list \".
Click the drop-down list to make sure no other formats appear. 2)
Navigate to C/Program Data/CAMplete/csi fwiv/database. 3)
See if there is a duplicate database--
For example, csi _ machines (1). DB.
If these duplicate databases appear, delete them. 4)
Start a new project, CAMplete (File--New Project)
, Browse back to the folder with today\'s date to see if the NC format appears now.
If not, please proceed to the next step. 5)
Cancel from the new project window. 6)
In the CAMplete Tools drop-down list, select the options. 7)
Click the database on the left. 8)
There may still be duplicate databases.
In this case, double click on each and re-
Map to the original database. 9)
Open another new project and see if the NC format is showing up now.
If not, try to close and re-
Open CAMplete. 10)
If Dock 9 MX-
330 format appears, proceed to the next step.
If it does not show up, please send an email to the staff of the CNC store at Pier 9. 1)
In the NC format tab on the left, verify that the input tool reference is a tooltip. 2)
On the left side of the window, click cutting tools \". 3)
On the right side of the window, click 3D preview \". 4)
Click each tool to view the 3D model and verify that it looks correctly. 5)Click Finish.
You will see multiple windows around the simulated viewing area.
Using CAMplete on a larger display to take advantage of screen space is helpful.
Now this CAMplete file can be saved as \".
Cs4 \"project file, there is no link to return the original information from HSM.
Generally, no need to save.
Cs4 project file as you will generate G-
Coding in a few minutes, this is the data you really need. 1)
In the simulation window, click the sixth button from the left and use the machine positioning mode. 2)
Click the button to hide the machine shell and the rightmost. 3)
Please note that the part is currently embedded in the machining platter.
This is because CAMplete automatically captures the G54 position to the center of the machine platter.
Next, you need to convert the coordinate system to solve this problem.
If you look at the screenshot of Fusion, you will find G54 (
Center top of Lang receiver Board)
Just 52mm higher than the fixture part that will flush with the machine platter.
Because we always use the same receiver board and adapter board, this value--52 mm--
Unless you are using a custom fixture or you have put the G54 in another location, you will be using it for all Songpu projects. 1)
On the left side of the screen, click the CAM wizard. 2)
In the CAM wizard window, click Coord Sys. 3)Next to G-
Code CS, double-click Z-
Value and enter 52mm. Be careful here. -
Make sure you\'re modifying G-
Code CS instead of g54. 4)Click Finish.
Verify that the Lang receiver and adapter board is now at the top of the machine disk. 1)
Under simulation options on the right side of the screen, click the button next to machine and crash. Though real-
Time simulation helps visualize what\'s going to happen, it doesn\'t perform collision detection, and that\'s what you really want CAMplete to do.
When you are used to CAMplete, you can switch freely between these two modes, but know that collision mode is your last security check. 2)
Check the Stop box next to the collision. 3)
Click check next to close all and enter tolerance 0. 25\".
If there are any objects within 0.
The machine part of 25 \", CAMplete will create a red error message.
Be sure to pay attention to these warnings-
It\'s too close to be safe. 4)
Click check next to the tool/fixture and enter tolerance 0. 25\".
If the tool and fixture are within 0.
25 \", CAMplete will create a red error message.
In this case, consider moving the part further from the fixture in the Fusion 360 settings. 5)
Click the check next to the over cut and enter tolerance 0. 005\".
The yin part is a tool cut.
If you use negative inventory in Fusion, you may need to adjust this tolerance. 6)
Uncheck the stop box next to the optional stop and program stop. 7)
On the left side of the screen, click the eye icon next to each toolpath to remove its visibility in the simulation window.
This will make the simulation easier to see. 1)
In the lower left corner of the screen, click clear under status \".
This will clear the log so that only the latest errors, warnings, and events occur. 2)
Under simulate, click play \".
Unlike Fusion 360, CAMplete directly from G-
Code code, not the intermediary information from the software. Because this G-
The code is exactly what you will be running inside the machine, and CAMplete is a trusted security check.
Pay attention to the status panel when the program plays, make sure you don\'t see the red error.
Any red error in CAMplete means it is not safe to run the program on the machine.
Be sure to pay attention to these errors and make adjustments accordingly.
If you pause the simulation or adjust the tolerance, click the rewind button twice--
Go to the beginning of the toolpath once, and go to the beginning of the program once.
You will notice that the CAMplete settings do not provide a very intuitive continuous simulation-
The image is refreshed every few seconds.
Visual effects are smoother when you run real-
Time simulation, but again, this does not provide collision detection, so it is only useful to understand the physical situation inside the machine.
You can adjust the simulation settings under Tools/options/simulations/updates based on time, but this will slow down the simulation processing time.
After simulating the full program, scroll through the status window to make sure there are no red errors.
If you see it, you need to go back to Fusion 360 and make adjustments and repeat the CAMplete process.
User loss of dock view is a common problem when using CAMplete.
If the window disappears when using CAMplete, follow these steps. 1)Save your file. 2)Close CAMplete. 3)
While holding down the Shift key, re-start CAMplete. Because the G-
The code has been created and now all you need to do is export it. 1)
In the program editor at the bottom of the screen, click the disk icon for exporting G-Code. 2)
Plug the USB into your laptop, navigate to USB, and click Select Folder \". 3)
Give your program a descriptive name.
You can use numbers and letters at the same time.
Unlike DMS and Haas Mill, program notes do not appear under your program name, so be as specific as possible.
Unlike DMS and Haas Mill, you can use letters.
Do not use spaces.
For example, use: certificate _ part_oct_207. nc4)Click Export G-Code.
The program should take only a few seconds to transfer to USB.
Congrats--
You\'re ready to put the Songpu MX-330 course!
Bring your laptop and USB drive to class and be ready to present this CAMplete simulation to your Songpu teacher at the beginning of the class.
After passing the USB transfer program, confirm that the file name and file size are correct.
If you plan to run 3D parts or parts with complex toolpath geometry, you will avoid using USB to transfer files to the machine, saving a lot of time and possibly more than an hour.
Using the file transfer protocol software, perform the following steps. 1)
Download the free FTP client software Filezilla. 2)
Fill in the host, user name, password and port from the information sent to you by the CNC store staff. 3)
Make sure to open Songpu. 4)
Click Quick connect.
In the future, you can use Quickconnect\'s drop-down list to navigate all the saved information back to this host. 5)
Drag the file to the correct location.
Frequently used users should create a folder named for their NC files.
Unlike DMS and Haas Mill, program notes do not appear under your program name, so use your program name as specific as possible.
Unlike DMS and Haas Mill, you can use letters.
Do not use spaces.
For example, use: certificate _ part_oct_207. nc6)Within 20-
In 30 seconds, this file will appear on the data server in Songpu.
Verify that the name and file size of the file are correct.