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How do I get fusion 360 to post process

i have been trying to make my own designs I have the model designed (a basic sign) and the bit input correctly fusion simulates it perfectly but when i got to post process to make a g-code i get a nc file that my work bee doesn't recognise and wont run i also cant delete it from the control menu

what am i doing wrong

i have downloaded the fusion post process from

WorkBee Firmware Releases - Ooznest

thanks in advance

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Hi Jennifer,

Here are the steps to setup everything correctly:

- Go to the 'Manufacture' view
- Top right press 'Machine Library'
- Go to 'Fusion360 Library'
- Select 'Autodesk Generic 3-Axis Router' 'This machine has XYZ axis on the Head'
- Press the 'Copy Selected' icon
- Go to 'Local'
- Press the 'Paste' icon
- Press the 'Edit Selected' icon
- General > Vendor = Ooznest
- General > Model = WorkBee Z1+
- Capabilities > Untick 'Automatic Tool Changer'
- Capabilities > Untick 'Supports tool preload'
- Capabilities > Number of tools = 1
- Capabilities > Max feedrate = 2500mm/min
- Kinematics > X/Y > Home Position = X/Y-Axis Working Area Maximum for your size
- Kinematics > X/Y > Rapid Feedrate = 2500mm/min
- Kinematics > X/Y > Max Feedrate = 2500mm/min
- Kinematics > X/Y > Minimum = 0
- Kinematics > X/Y > Maximum = X/Y-Axis Working Area Maximum for your size
- Kinematics > Z > Home Position = 88mm
- Kinematics > Z > Rapid Feedrate = 2500mm/min
- Kinematics > Z > Max Feedrate = 2500mm/min
- Kinematics > Z > Minimum = 0
- Kinematics > Z > Maximum = 88mm
- Kinematics > Head > Minimum speed = As per your Router Head
- Kinematics > Head > Maximum speed = As per your Router Head
- Kinematics > Head > Maximum Tool Length = 88mm
- Kinematics > Head > Maximum Tool Diameter = 8mm
- Post processing > Post select 'WorkBee - Duet' (Installed by following this link: WorkBee Firmware Releases
- Press Ok

Working area dimensions can be found here: WorkBee Critical Machine Dimensions

The machine is now set up and the correct Post Processor selected.

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Question regarding the settings for the x/y kinematics:

My machine is 1000x1000 giving me a bed of 770x770.

The kinematics in fusion ask for a minimum value and a maximum, the default is set to -1000 on minimum and 1000 for maximum.

So for my machine should I have a minimum value of 0 and a maximum of 770 with a home postion of 0?

OR

Should I set the values to -385 minimum and 385 maximum (making a total size of 770) with a home of 0?

Hopefully this makes sense

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Hi Daniel,

For both it should be 0 and 770mm

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Hi @robertooznest,

Newbie question - does the max 8mm tool diameter mean that using large spoiler board facing tools is not possible?

I have tried to increase the value in manage machine library, but when I do a facing setup, I still get a warning that the tool diameter is too large.

Thanks,

Colin

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Hi Colin,

The 8mm max tool diameter refers to the largest shank size that fits in the standard collet, meaning larger spoiler board facing tools cannot be used. Even if you override the value in the software, it will still flag the tool as too large.

To use a bigger tool, you’d need a different router/spindle with a larger collet or make multiple passes with a smaller tool.

I hope this helps!

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Hi Cyndy,

Thanks for the info. Sorry, I’m still confused - if the maximum tool diameter above is the max collet size, can you tell me what milling overlap I should put in for a 1 1/8” levelling bit I have that has a 1/4“ shank? Fusion suggests something a little over 20mm, but I get the message about the size being too big.

Thanks again,

Colin

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