Hi John, projecting those vertical faces wouldn't project extra objects. The result is the same as projecting the edge you select... i.e: if you projected the face, then deleted the projected constraint so it was free geometry, then deleted the line, it wouldn't leave behind another line and two points (from the vertical edges of the face). So picking that face is just as valid as picking the edges for projection.
Is there a way to re-square everything back to a plane? I must not have grounded a body and it moved with a joint and I saved it. Now some of my geometry is off and it is a nightmare to edit. Thanks for all the videos you make!! So much great info!!!
Why didn't you use the extra material left from the block as reference, for x and y, doing the same process as in the first face? I'm new in this world of cncs.. so I don't know much
When selecting a point for the second side ops, would it be acceptable to use one of the model box points in a corner and then when setting zero for that side, reference the top of the parallel, and then two faces on the fixed jaw? Obviously, would have to set the part flush with the proper side of the jaw. Please correct me if I am wrong on my thinking here. I am getting ready to cut my first part with CNC and I am doing all the CAD and CAM myself. The machine that is going to be used is a PCNC 1100 at my local makerspace.
John, with flipping a part and setting the WCS to 2 (G55) and the original to 1 (G54), I find that when I load the single post file into Tormach and get to the G55 operations that the Z DRO on the Tormach is still reading from the G54. Everything machines fine, however as the operator it is really confusing and scary not knowing exactly where the tool is going to go since the value is not reading as it should. Have you had this issue or know of this issue? Any advice to get the G55 Z DRO to read correctly?
Excellent video. Could we possibly get a long video on how your thought process is when making tool paths and how to make sure to connect one operation from the next
NYC CNC well when I do 3D adaptive with my big if cutter. I get all my material out which I like. But when I try to get a more finer bit in for more adaptive clearing. It starts the whole thing over again, cutting air for about 5-10 mins before it hits what the first adaptive cleared out. Does this make sense. I know I'm probably missing something simple. Thx for the response.
rashesthippo I have seen the setting but didn't know what it did. I will try it out when home. I have been trying to make an stl to use as the new stock piece
Could you not simply select the plane you started the initial sketch on an apply two offset planes for X and Y from that, then create a drawing POINT at the intersection? I'm still learning Fusion 360 (with your superb help - THANKS) and this is how I did it.
Make one! Put a precision hole in your waste material away from the finished part and indicate off that. I'm still trying to think how to indicate the hidden Z surface. Do they make "pull" probes for reaching around and measuring under surfaces?
That's what I do... use a 123 block held against the machined left side as my X (have to remember to subtract the thickness of the block), then I use the back vise face as my Y (would already be in there in this case), and I use the top of the parallel as my Z.
if you ever decide to quit making this will you please release a stl file of the case i would gladly pay 10$ for the file if i cant buy the aluminium case from SWM ..... this is so freaking awsome great job!!
Can't you just always "create" geometry starting at 0,0,0 point for one corner or center? Then just rotate the part 180 about whatever axis you want and the Zero is already set? I'm curious because that's what we do in Mastercam and there's no faffing about with creating an origin.
I really want to love this project. It looks beautiful; it's a fun DIY; and it incorporates machining. The problem is that even as a DIY it costs as much as a Calculated Industries 4088 Machinist Calc Pro 2. :/ Still awesome, and thanks for making it available. Just wish it could be made cheaper.
It probably could. Source your own ATMEL chip, scrap together the other electronics - not that expensive - and it has a much better battery than most calculators.
Still useful 6 years later. Thanks!
Thanks ,these are the small things im struggling with coming over from mastercam
Hi John, projecting those vertical faces wouldn't project extra objects. The result is the same as projecting the edge you select... i.e: if you projected the face, then deleted the projected constraint so it was free geometry, then deleted the line, it wouldn't leave behind another line and two points (from the vertical edges of the face). So picking that face is just as valid as picking the edges for projection.
Is there a way to re-square everything back to a plane? I must not have grounded a body and it moved with a joint and I saved it. Now some of my geometry is off and it is a nightmare to edit. Thanks for all the videos you make!! So much great info!!!
Alternatively, you can use the "point through three planes" command in the construct tab to create that work point.
indeed
Yup! Many ways to skin the cat
NYC CNC this one has far less objects to create and potentially fail down the line.
I usually just use a indicator to sweep both axis of the machined faces under the leftover stock to pick up center line again
Very helpful, thank you! I've been trying to figure this out for 2 hours!
Great video, John!!!
Why didn't you use the extra material left from the block as reference, for x and y, doing the same process as in the first face? I'm new in this world of cncs.. so I don't know much
What was that side slotting tool in the intro?
Great video! How would you add a vise as a fixture for op1 then op2?
When selecting a point for the second side ops, would it be acceptable to use one of the model box points in a corner and then when setting zero for that side, reference the top of the parallel, and then two faces on the fixed jaw? Obviously, would have to set the part flush with the proper side of the jaw. Please correct me if I am wrong on my thinking here. I am getting ready to cut my first part with CNC and I am doing all the CAD and CAM myself. The machine that is going to be used is a PCNC 1100 at my local makerspace.
Very nice, thanks, i'm still at the bottom of the Fusion360 tree but this is really helpful.
Which software do you use for editing your videos? :)
John, with flipping a part and setting the WCS to 2 (G55) and the original to 1 (G54), I find that when I load the single post file into Tormach and get to the G55 operations that the Z DRO on the Tormach is still reading from the G54. Everything machines fine, however as the operator it is really confusing and scary not knowing exactly where the tool is going to go since the value is not reading as it should. Have you had this issue or know of this issue? Any advice to get the G55 Z DRO to read correctly?
I have. the file says g54 but the g55 is lit up on the bottom panel
Excellent video. Could we possibly get a long video on how your thought process is when making tool paths and how to make sure to connect one operation from the next
What do you mean 'connect one operation from the next'?
NYC CNC well when I do 3D adaptive with my big if cutter. I get all my material out which I like. But when I try to get a more finer bit in for more adaptive clearing. It starts the whole thing over again, cutting air for about 5-10 mins before it hits what the first adaptive cleared out. Does this make sense. I know I'm probably missing something simple.
Thx for the response.
Sounds like you want "rest machining"
rashesthippo I have seen the setting but didn't know what it did. I will try it out when home. I have been trying to make an stl to use as the new stock piece
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UNFREAKIN BELIEVEABLE it worked
How would you use this if you're using tape-and-superglue hold down?
Hi Jhon, at 4:0 wouldn't using the extend line command be quicker?
I don't think extend works with projected geometry
Didn't you reference the wrong faces at the end?
Could you not simply select the plane you started the initial sketch on an apply two offset planes for X and Y from that, then create a drawing POINT at the intersection? I'm still learning Fusion 360 (with your superb help - THANKS) and this is how I did it.
simple now I know, thank you!
So, what would you do if you didn't have that machined pocket? Gauge blocks that stick out past the top hat? Referencing off the vise jaws for y?
Make one! Put a precision hole in your waste material away from the finished part and indicate off that. I'm still trying to think how to indicate the hidden Z surface. Do they make "pull" probes for reaching around and measuring under surfaces?
That's what I do... use a 123 block held against the machined left side as my X (have to remember to subtract the thickness of the block), then I use the back vise face as my Y (would already be in there in this case), and I use the top of the parallel as my Z.
Can you not make a WCS with the three faces and planes instead of the sketch command?
Yes, you can
if you ever decide to quit making this will you please release a stl file of the case i would gladly pay 10$ for the file if i cant buy the aluminium case from SWM ..... this is so freaking awsome great job!!
Can't you just always "create" geometry starting at 0,0,0 point for one corner or center? Then just rotate the part 180 about whatever axis you want and the Zero is already set? I'm curious because that's what we do in Mastercam and there's no faffing about with creating an origin.
pls make more videos with the haas
Thanks
Was the outro just the music and a fuzzy image for anyone else?
that was a little confusing for me, but then again I am a rookie
I really want to love this project. It looks beautiful; it's a fun DIY; and it incorporates machining. The problem is that even as a DIY it costs as much as a Calculated Industries 4088 Machinist Calc Pro 2. :/
Still awesome, and thanks for making it available. Just wish it could be made cheaper.
It probably could. Source your own ATMEL chip, scrap together the other electronics - not that expensive - and it has a much better battery than most calculators.
I'm not intending to be negative. I really appreciate the videos. However, I did not understand what you were even doing there.