{"id":68272,"date":"2024-05-17T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=68272"},"modified":"2024-05-15T16:33:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T23:33:48","slug":"autodesk-fusion-turning-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/autodesk-fusion-turning-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"An Overview of Exciting Turning Updates in Autodesk Fusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The past two Fusion updates have included massive added value to the Turning and Turn\/Mill functionality, and we’re thrilled to continue delivering even more functionality in this area. We’ve been focusing on tackling the most common problems users face with threading and have made some great additions to increase the overall efficiency in generating cutting paths for turning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These updates empower you to run your machines with a greater level of effectiveness.\u00a0Let\u2019s take a deep dive into what we\u2019ve recently added in this area, from threading improvements to a new dedicated Bar Pull strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n

Turning threading improvements<\/h2>\n\n

Enhanced control <\/h3>\n\n\n

Threading tools<\/a>, which are available in various shapes and sizes, play a crucial role in determining the optimal cutting depths for the toolpath. We\u2019ve now opened up the Turning Threading tooling definition to allow you to control the precise cutting insert for a Threading Tool and Thread Profile Angle. You’re no longer limited to only a 60-degree flank angle on inserts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We’ve also added explicit control over the tip condition of the tool. Thread tip type determines if the thread shape comes to a rounded tip, a sharp point, or a truncated tip combined with the control now over Thread tip radius or Thread tip width. Specifying the tip type provides you with an elevated level of control over the tool precision, enhancing your ability to generate better toolpaths\u00a0and\u00a0more accurate\u00a0simulation experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These new definitions also open many new possibilities for supporting new thread insert types like Trapezoidal, ACME, and Whitworth, along with Pipe couplings (DIN 405 Round).<\/p>\n\n\n

First pass<\/h3>\n\n\n

Threading tools typically feature a small nose radius. It\u2019s the smallest point on the insert and the most likely to break under the machining pressure of a threading operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most threading applications will have a set number of passes to optimize the performance of the insert. However, the optimal number of passes would occasionally yield a shallow initial cut depth, leading to excessive vibration, or conversely, an aggressive initial cut depth, posing a challenge to the tool’s integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, the addition of a First Pass for threading has been added to the Turn Threading Strategy to allow you to override the default value. Keep in mind that this will not let you independently separate the number of passes to complete a thread and the initial depth of cut to start the thread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n