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Use the Inspect Surface strategy to create probing operations that inspect the surface of parts while they are on a CNC machine.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
5 min.
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Transcript
00:03
In the Manufacturing Extension, the Inspect Surface strategy enables you to create probing operations that inspect the surface of parts
00:11
while they are on a CNC milling machine.
00:14
You can then configure the post processor machine settings and upload results back to Fusion.
00:20
This enables a streamlined manufacturing process,
00:24
helping you to inspect parts throughout the machining process and identify potential problem areas early on,
00:30
so that you can decide if any adjustment is needed.
00:33
An easy way to try Inspect Surface is by using the CAM samples.
00:38
In this example, use the square block.
00:41
You will need to set your work offset at the machine to match the location defined in this setup.
00:47
In the Application bar, click Show Data Panel, and under Samples, double-click CAM Samples to view the options.
00:55
Select Probing Strategies, then close the Data Panel.
00:59
In this example, there are 3 toolpaths.
01:03
The first toolpath takes a probe in the X plus direction.
01:07
To post process this toolpath, in the Browser, locate and double-click the NC Program,
01:13
which helps with the output of your toolpath operations, including post-processing.
01:18
In the NC Program dialog, you need to set the Post, or the post configuration file that works with your machine tool.
01:26
To locate one, click Post Library.
01:29
In this case, select Fusion Library, and then select the Inspection filter.
01:34
Based on the CNC machine in this example, HAAS – Next Generation Control Inspect Surface is selected.
01:43
In the Post Library toolbar, click Copy.
01:47
Select your Local folder, then right-click and select Paste.
01:51
Click Select to return to the NC Program dialog with the Post added.
01:56
Under Post Properties, scroll down to the Probing and Inspection group and verify that the Commissioning Mode is selected.
02:04
Here, you can also view your Calibrated Radius, Eccentricity X and Y, as well as the Probe Off and On Commands.
02:13
Once you are satisfied with these settings, open the Operations tab.
02:18
Select the desired operation—here, First 1 point test.
02:23
Then, click Post.
02:25
To import inspection results, on the Inspection tab of the toolbar, click Actions, and select Import Inspection Results.
02:35
In the Import Inspection Results dialog, click Select for the Inspection Results.
02:41
In the Results File dialog, click Select from my computer.
02:46
Locate and select the inspection results from your local drive, then click Open.
02:52
You can see that the Import Inspect Results dialog updates with this information.
02:58
Click OK.
02:60
On the canvas, you can see a visual representation of the inspection results.
03:06
For more information, in the Browser, right-click the results—here, Path Measure11—and select Show Results.
03:15
In the Inspection Results dialog, select individual measurements to highlight them on the canvas.
03:22
You can also review the Deviation values.
03:25
It is important to know what your measure feedrate should be.
03:29
In the Browser, right-click the setup for your surface inspection and select Edit to open the Inspect dialog.
03:37
On the Tool tab, you can view the Measure Feedrate.
03:40
This should match the feedrate the machine is calibrated to.
03:44
The easiest way to verify this is to calibrate the probe and observe the feedrate as your probe makes contact.
03:52
In this case, it is 102 mm per minute on the machine.
03:56
Click Cancel to exit.
03:59
Lastly, in the Browser, right-click the inspection and select Simulate.
04:06
Remember that you need to run the machine feedrate override at 100% when inspecting your parts.
04:13
You can lower the feed when testing, but you always need to probe at 100% feedrate for reliable results.
04:20
Now you know how to use Inspect Surface to create probing operations that inspect the surface of parts while on a CNC machine.
04:29
Surface inspection streamlines the manufacturing process
04:32
by helping to identify problem areas, and decide if any adjustment is needed, earlier in the process.
Video transcript
00:03
In the Manufacturing Extension, the Inspect Surface strategy enables you to create probing operations that inspect the surface of parts
00:11
while they are on a CNC milling machine.
00:14
You can then configure the post processor machine settings and upload results back to Fusion.
00:20
This enables a streamlined manufacturing process,
00:24
helping you to inspect parts throughout the machining process and identify potential problem areas early on,
00:30
so that you can decide if any adjustment is needed.
00:33
An easy way to try Inspect Surface is by using the CAM samples.
00:38
In this example, use the square block.
00:41
You will need to set your work offset at the machine to match the location defined in this setup.
00:47
In the Application bar, click Show Data Panel, and under Samples, double-click CAM Samples to view the options.
00:55
Select Probing Strategies, then close the Data Panel.
00:59
In this example, there are 3 toolpaths.
01:03
The first toolpath takes a probe in the X plus direction.
01:07
To post process this toolpath, in the Browser, locate and double-click the NC Program,
01:13
which helps with the output of your toolpath operations, including post-processing.
01:18
In the NC Program dialog, you need to set the Post, or the post configuration file that works with your machine tool.
01:26
To locate one, click Post Library.
01:29
In this case, select Fusion Library, and then select the Inspection filter.
01:34
Based on the CNC machine in this example, HAAS – Next Generation Control Inspect Surface is selected.
01:43
In the Post Library toolbar, click Copy.
01:47
Select your Local folder, then right-click and select Paste.
01:51
Click Select to return to the NC Program dialog with the Post added.
01:56
Under Post Properties, scroll down to the Probing and Inspection group and verify that the Commissioning Mode is selected.
02:04
Here, you can also view your Calibrated Radius, Eccentricity X and Y, as well as the Probe Off and On Commands.
02:13
Once you are satisfied with these settings, open the Operations tab.
02:18
Select the desired operation—here, First 1 point test.
02:23
Then, click Post.
02:25
To import inspection results, on the Inspection tab of the toolbar, click Actions, and select Import Inspection Results.
02:35
In the Import Inspection Results dialog, click Select for the Inspection Results.
02:41
In the Results File dialog, click Select from my computer.
02:46
Locate and select the inspection results from your local drive, then click Open.
02:52
You can see that the Import Inspect Results dialog updates with this information.
02:58
Click OK.
02:60
On the canvas, you can see a visual representation of the inspection results.
03:06
For more information, in the Browser, right-click the results—here, Path Measure11—and select Show Results.
03:15
In the Inspection Results dialog, select individual measurements to highlight them on the canvas.
03:22
You can also review the Deviation values.
03:25
It is important to know what your measure feedrate should be.
03:29
In the Browser, right-click the setup for your surface inspection and select Edit to open the Inspect dialog.
03:37
On the Tool tab, you can view the Measure Feedrate.
03:40
This should match the feedrate the machine is calibrated to.
03:44
The easiest way to verify this is to calibrate the probe and observe the feedrate as your probe makes contact.
03:52
In this case, it is 102 mm per minute on the machine.
03:56
Click Cancel to exit.
03:59
Lastly, in the Browser, right-click the inspection and select Simulate.
04:06
Remember that you need to run the machine feedrate override at 100% when inspecting your parts.
04:13
You can lower the feed when testing, but you always need to probe at 100% feedrate for reliable results.
04:20
Now you know how to use Inspect Surface to create probing operations that inspect the surface of parts while on a CNC machine.
04:29
Surface inspection streamlines the manufacturing process
04:32
by helping to identify problem areas, and decide if any adjustment is needed, earlier in the process.
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