Fusion360 recently unlocked its multiaxis positioning toolpaths for public testing. We've been eagerly awaiting this update since it opens Fusion360 for our multi-axis CNC classes. We made this aluminum chess rook using our Haas VF5. This component is one of several used as a pre-programmed setup piece.
This workpiece is not meant to demonstrate the most efficient cutting methods and the fastest machines. It's just a demo project.
The program was divided into three sections: (as seen in the video)
1. Roughing, drilling, and other bulk material removal.
2. Wall and floor finish contours.
3. Simultaneous 4/5 axis motion - originally programmed outside of Fusion360, but later added into the program.
Tools used for the project:
#3 centerdrill, 1/2" drill, 3/16" drill (not seen in this video), 1/2" carbide endmill, 1/4" carbide endmill, 1/2" carbide ball endmill.
The workpiece was drilled and tapped from the bottomside for use with the 5-axis fixture seen in the video. The fixture was also programmed using Fusion360.
