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Transcript
00:03
In this video, you’ll: •
00:05
Apply procedural concepts to plan tools needed for each operation.
00:11
After creating a CAM setup, it is time to determine which tools are needed to machine a part.
00:18
These tools are managed using the Tool Library.
00:22
Open the file Tool Library.f3d.
00:27
In the Manufacture workspace, on the Toolbar, expand the Manage drop-down
00:32
and select Tool Library to open the Tool Library dialog.
00:37
From here, you can manage tools, create tools,
00:41
access the default libraries, and create individual libraries.
00:47
In the left panel, there are several sample tool libraries.
00:52
You can add your own tools to the Documents or Local libraries,
00:57
and you can create new tools.
00:60
When creating tools, you can either create a tool from scratch or modify existing sample tools.
01:08
To modify an existing sample tool, from the Fusion 360 Library list,
01:14
select Sample Tools – Inch.
01:17
To make finding the right tool easy, you can use filters.
01:21
From the Tool category group, select Milling.
01:25
Expand Diameter, and then in the text field, enter .75.
01:31
The Sample Tools list updates with each filter.
01:36
From the list, select the 3/4" Bullnose Endmill tool.
01:42
The dialog updates with the tool presets and a preview of the tool.
01:46
Again, from the Sample Tools list, right-click the 3/4" Bullnose Endmill,
01:53
and from the shortcut menu, select Copy tool.
01:57
Then, from the list of libraries, under Documents, select the active document.
02:04
In this case, select Tool Library.
02:08
In the center pane of the window, right-click and select Paste tool.
02:14
The 3/4" Bullnose Endmill now appears in the library.
02:18
The presets were also copied from the Sample library.
02:22
In addition to copying tools from the sample libraries,
02:26
you can also create libraries and tools.
02:29
Select the Local library.
02:32
Right-click Local, and from the shortcut menu, select New library.
02:37
A text field displays.
02:40
Enter a name for the library, such as, “3x Certification Prep”.
02:45
You can create new tools for Fusion using tool data retrieved from a vendor’s website.
02:52
For example, perhaps you purchased a new tool and you need to add it to the library.
02:58
Once you have the information you need from the vendor that you want to input into Fusion,
03:03
such as a Product ID, with the new library open, from the Tool Management Toolbar, select New tool.
03:12
For this example, from the New tool menu, select Bull nose end mill.
03:17
The dialog updates.
03:19
In the General tab, in the Description field, enter a description for your new part.
03:27
In this example, type “1/2" .020 radius”.
03:37
Fill out the remainder of the fields that are relevant to the specifications of the tool you wish to digitally replicate.
03:46
In the Product Link field, you can enter the URL to the vendor’s tool product listing if you have it.
03:53
The Product ID can typically be found in the Product Link URL
03:58
and is entered in its own separate field.
04:02
Now, open the Cutter tab.
04:05
Here, you can input the cutter specifications for the tool that you are replicating.
04:11
Notice that for the Type, the program has already assigned a Bull nose end mill.
04:17
For this example, ensure the Number of flutes is set to 3.
04:23
Then, expand the Material drop-down and select Carbide.
04:28
Next, in the Geometry group, in the Diameter field, enter .5.
04:35
Select within the Shaft diameter field.
04:39
The field automatically updates to “tool_diameter”.
04:44
In the Overall length field, enter 2.5.
04:49
In the Length below holder field, enter .875.
04:54
In the Shoulder length field, enter .875.
04:59
Set the Flute length to .625 as well.
05:04
Finally, set the Corner radius to .02.
05:09
Open the Cutting data tab.
05:12
Here, you can configure the speed and feedrates and the name of the preset.
05:18
From the Cutting data list, right-click Default Preset and click Rename.
05:24
In the text field, enter, “Adaptive Clearing”.
05:29
Now, in the Speed group, in the Spindle speed field, enter 12000.
05:38
Notice that the Surface speed updates automatically using an embedded formula expression
05:46
to calculate the appropriate value.
05:48
In the Ramp spindle speed, enter 12000.
05:54
In the Feedrates group, in the Feed per tooth field, enter .008.
06:02
This is the amount of material to advance for each flute of the cutter.
06:07
Now, the values in the fields for Cutting feedrate, Lead-in feedrate,
06:13
and Lead-out feedrate automatically update using a formula expression
06:19
based on the Feed per tooth and Surface speed values.
06:24
Next, in the Passes and linking group, select Use stepdown and Use stepover.
06:32
In the Stepdown field, enter .625.
06:37
In the Stepover field, enter .1.
06:41
Now, open the Post processor tab.
06:45
In the Number field, enter 2.
06:48
This is the number used to identify the tool in the NC program.
06:53
Notice that the name of the tool updates based on this number.
06:58
Select the Length offset and Diameter offset fields.
07:03
The values update based on the value in the Number field.
07:08
Once your tool is created and configured, click Accept.
07:14
Back in the Tool Library dialog, both the copied and new tools are listed in the Local library.
07:22
Close the Tool Library dialog.
07:25
To access the tool you created, from the Toolbar, select 2D > 2D Adaptive Clearing.
07:34
In the 2D Adaptive dialog, in the Tool group, next to Tool, click Select.
07:41
The Tool Library dialog displays.
07:44
From here, you can select your newly created library and tool.
07:49
In addition to creating tools locally, you can also create tools in the cloud,
07:55
which means you can access those tools outside of your local device.
08:01
From the Toolbar, select your profile icon, and then select Preferences.
08:08
The Preferences dialog displays.
08:11
In the left panel, under General, select Manufacture.
08:17
From here, select Enable Cloud Libraries.
08:21
Click Apply, and then close the dialog.
08:25
Open the Tool Library.
08:28
Notice in the left panel that Cloud is now available.
08:33
Storing tools in the Cloud library grants use on any PC
08:37
as long as you are logged into an account associated with that Cloud account.
08:43
This is useful for teams, or for individuals who need to access tools on the go.
08:50
Managing tools and tool libraries is completely customizable,
08:55
depending on which machines and tools you have in your shop.
08:58
Save the file.
Video transcript
00:03
In this video, you’ll: •
00:05
Apply procedural concepts to plan tools needed for each operation.
00:11
After creating a CAM setup, it is time to determine which tools are needed to machine a part.
00:18
These tools are managed using the Tool Library.
00:22
Open the file Tool Library.f3d.
00:27
In the Manufacture workspace, on the Toolbar, expand the Manage drop-down
00:32
and select Tool Library to open the Tool Library dialog.
00:37
From here, you can manage tools, create tools,
00:41
access the default libraries, and create individual libraries.
00:47
In the left panel, there are several sample tool libraries.
00:52
You can add your own tools to the Documents or Local libraries,
00:57
and you can create new tools.
00:60
When creating tools, you can either create a tool from scratch or modify existing sample tools.
01:08
To modify an existing sample tool, from the Fusion 360 Library list,
01:14
select Sample Tools – Inch.
01:17
To make finding the right tool easy, you can use filters.
01:21
From the Tool category group, select Milling.
01:25
Expand Diameter, and then in the text field, enter .75.
01:31
The Sample Tools list updates with each filter.
01:36
From the list, select the 3/4" Bullnose Endmill tool.
01:42
The dialog updates with the tool presets and a preview of the tool.
01:46
Again, from the Sample Tools list, right-click the 3/4" Bullnose Endmill,
01:53
and from the shortcut menu, select Copy tool.
01:57
Then, from the list of libraries, under Documents, select the active document.
02:04
In this case, select Tool Library.
02:08
In the center pane of the window, right-click and select Paste tool.
02:14
The 3/4" Bullnose Endmill now appears in the library.
02:18
The presets were also copied from the Sample library.
02:22
In addition to copying tools from the sample libraries,
02:26
you can also create libraries and tools.
02:29
Select the Local library.
02:32
Right-click Local, and from the shortcut menu, select New library.
02:37
A text field displays.
02:40
Enter a name for the library, such as, “3x Certification Prep”.
02:45
You can create new tools for Fusion using tool data retrieved from a vendor’s website.
02:52
For example, perhaps you purchased a new tool and you need to add it to the library.
02:58
Once you have the information you need from the vendor that you want to input into Fusion,
03:03
such as a Product ID, with the new library open, from the Tool Management Toolbar, select New tool.
03:12
For this example, from the New tool menu, select Bull nose end mill.
03:17
The dialog updates.
03:19
In the General tab, in the Description field, enter a description for your new part.
03:27
In this example, type “1/2" .020 radius”.
03:37
Fill out the remainder of the fields that are relevant to the specifications of the tool you wish to digitally replicate.
03:46
In the Product Link field, you can enter the URL to the vendor’s tool product listing if you have it.
03:53
The Product ID can typically be found in the Product Link URL
03:58
and is entered in its own separate field.
04:02
Now, open the Cutter tab.
04:05
Here, you can input the cutter specifications for the tool that you are replicating.
04:11
Notice that for the Type, the program has already assigned a Bull nose end mill.
04:17
For this example, ensure the Number of flutes is set to 3.
04:23
Then, expand the Material drop-down and select Carbide.
04:28
Next, in the Geometry group, in the Diameter field, enter .5.
04:35
Select within the Shaft diameter field.
04:39
The field automatically updates to “tool_diameter”.
04:44
In the Overall length field, enter 2.5.
04:49
In the Length below holder field, enter .875.
04:54
In the Shoulder length field, enter .875.
04:59
Set the Flute length to .625 as well.
05:04
Finally, set the Corner radius to .02.
05:09
Open the Cutting data tab.
05:12
Here, you can configure the speed and feedrates and the name of the preset.
05:18
From the Cutting data list, right-click Default Preset and click Rename.
05:24
In the text field, enter, “Adaptive Clearing”.
05:29
Now, in the Speed group, in the Spindle speed field, enter 12000.
05:38
Notice that the Surface speed updates automatically using an embedded formula expression
05:46
to calculate the appropriate value.
05:48
In the Ramp spindle speed, enter 12000.
05:54
In the Feedrates group, in the Feed per tooth field, enter .008.
06:02
This is the amount of material to advance for each flute of the cutter.
06:07
Now, the values in the fields for Cutting feedrate, Lead-in feedrate,
06:13
and Lead-out feedrate automatically update using a formula expression
06:19
based on the Feed per tooth and Surface speed values.
06:24
Next, in the Passes and linking group, select Use stepdown and Use stepover.
06:32
In the Stepdown field, enter .625.
06:37
In the Stepover field, enter .1.
06:41
Now, open the Post processor tab.
06:45
In the Number field, enter 2.
06:48
This is the number used to identify the tool in the NC program.
06:53
Notice that the name of the tool updates based on this number.
06:58
Select the Length offset and Diameter offset fields.
07:03
The values update based on the value in the Number field.
07:08
Once your tool is created and configured, click Accept.
07:14
Back in the Tool Library dialog, both the copied and new tools are listed in the Local library.
07:22
Close the Tool Library dialog.
07:25
To access the tool you created, from the Toolbar, select 2D > 2D Adaptive Clearing.
07:34
In the 2D Adaptive dialog, in the Tool group, next to Tool, click Select.
07:41
The Tool Library dialog displays.
07:44
From here, you can select your newly created library and tool.
07:49
In addition to creating tools locally, you can also create tools in the cloud,
07:55
which means you can access those tools outside of your local device.
08:01
From the Toolbar, select your profile icon, and then select Preferences.
08:08
The Preferences dialog displays.
08:11
In the left panel, under General, select Manufacture.
08:17
From here, select Enable Cloud Libraries.
08:21
Click Apply, and then close the dialog.
08:25
Open the Tool Library.
08:28
Notice in the left panel that Cloud is now available.
08:33
Storing tools in the Cloud library grants use on any PC
08:37
as long as you are logged into an account associated with that Cloud account.
08:43
This is useful for teams, or for individuals who need to access tools on the go.
08:50
Managing tools and tool libraries is completely customizable,
08:55
depending on which machines and tools you have in your shop.
08:58
Save the file.
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