08-20-2024, 01:57 PM (This post was last modified: 08-20-2024, 02:11 PM by Albert.)
Hi, I'm using fusion 360 to export a follow curve to ROBODK. I'm able to make code just fine using a 5axis Hbot. The problem is that all of my arcs are segmented into Move Ls when I would very much prefer them to be Move C on arcs. Is there a way to have it automatically make all the arcs Move Cs?
When using CAD/CAM plugins such as the Autodesk Fusion 360 plugin, curves are imported as a set of points (even if you try to follow an arc movement). However, if you import your path as a robot machining project RoboDK will maintain all circular and arc movements (except for ellipses).
(08-20-2024, 02:11 PM)Albert Wrote: When using CAD/CAM plugins such as the Autodesk Fusion 360 plugin, curves are imported as a set of points (even if you try to follow an arc movement). However, if you import your path as a robot machining project RoboDK will maintain all circular and arc movements (except for ellipses).
Thanks for the Response Albert. The issue is in our case is we need the ability to select the tool path direction, locations, and order. Which is exactly what the Curve Follow Project does intuitively. Is there any way that a Curve Follow Project is able to generate MoveC instructions extrapolated from points along a curve from a fusion 360 sketch?
We have a script that allow you to best fit a program having a set of linear movements into circular movements when a circular move is detected based on a tolerance. We were planning to release it as a script or an app soon.
Can you provide us with some program examples? I see you shared your project. Do you have any other sample projects?
We'll get back to you with this script once we test it with your projects.
(08-22-2024, 08:16 AM)Albert Wrote: We have a script that allow you to best fit a program having a set of linear movements into circular movements when a circular move is detected based on a tolerance. We were planning to release it as a script or an app soon.
Can you provide us with some program examples? I see you shared your project. Do you have any other sample projects?
We'll get back to you with this script once we test it with your projects.
Thank you for sharing the details about your script. My testing script is included in the .rdk file under path3. I've also developed a conversion program using the Arc Welder project from GitHub, which directly converts the linear movements to G2/G3 commands. This approach has been effective for my needs as it bypasses the intermediate step of converting to MoveC, streamlining the process. I included my solution for you to take a look at in the Posts.zip.
I'm definitely interested in what you’ve come up with. It would be great to see how your solution compares and if it could enhance or complement my current setup.
