{"id":69988,"date":"2024-07-30T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=69988"},"modified":"2024-07-30T08:11:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T15:11:11","slug":"use-machine-simulation-autodesk-fusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/use-machine-simulation-autodesk-fusion\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Machine Simulation in Autodesk Fusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Programming parts in any CAM software often feels like a disjointed process. What you see on the screen can be quite different from what happens on the actual machine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/overview?term=1-YEAR&amp;tab=subscription\">Autodesk Fusion<\/a> bridges this gap by allowing you to watch your programmed toolpaths as they drive a model of your machine. This visual simulation helps you avoid mistakes and create better programs.<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Use Machine Simulation in Autodesk Fusion\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fzs3KmtuG-A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/machine-simulation-features-autodesk-fusion-360\/\">Simulating toolpaths on your machine tool is highly beneficial<\/a>; once you experience it, you won&#8217;t want to program without it. This guide focuses on using pre-configured machines from Fusion&#8217;s extensive library for simulation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"utilizing-fusions-machine-library-for-toolpath-simulation\">Utilizing Fusion\u2019s machine library for toolpath simulation<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Fusion&#8217;s library features a diverse array of machines from various manufacturers, along with some generic Autodesk models. This guide demonstrates how to simulate toolpaths using pre-configured machines from Fusion&#8217;s extensive library to understand what will happen when they run on the machine tool.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"specifying-the-machine-for-simulation\">Specifying the machine for simulation<\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accessing-the-setup-dialog\"><strong>Accessing the setup dialog:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the setup dialog by either creating a new setup or editing an existing one. Right-click on a setup and choose &#8220;Edit,&#8221; or double-click on the small folder icon to the left of the setup name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the &#8220;Setup&#8221; tab, click the button to select the machine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selecting-the-machine\"><strong>Selecting the machine:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This button opens the machine library dialog, listing machines used in various documents and locations throughout Fusion. It also provides access to Fusion&#8217;s online library of machines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the filters on the right side of the dialog to find the desired machine more easily. For example, enable filters for milling and simulation-ready machines and set the vendor filter to Haas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machines ready for simulation and post-processing are indicated by a small cube-shaped icon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customizing-the-machine\"><strong>Customizing the machine:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy the desired machine to your local folder for customization. Even if the machine&#8217;s name matches yours, review and adjust its settings to ensure accuracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access the machine definition settings and controls via the pencil icon. Pay special attention to the kinematic settings, as they are crucial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ensuring-nc-code-accuracy\"><strong>Ensuring NC code accuracy:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure the NC code produced with any machine and post combination is correct and safe for your machine. For instance, using a Haas VF machine with a tilting rotary table, which comes equipped with a post processor and is marked as simulation-ready by the cube icon, can be beneficial.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"positioning-the-part\">Positioning the part<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Once the machine is selected, an additional tab appears in the setup dialog for positioning the part on the machine. This part position dialog allows you to specify two points: one on the part and one on the table. Adjust the part&#8217;s position using distance fields for fine-tuning.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"running-the-simulation\">Running the simulation<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>After selecting the machine and adjusting the part&#8217;s location, click &#8220;OK&#8221; to dismiss the setup dialog. The machine&#8217;s name will now appear in the browser tree, allowing you to control its visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"controlling-and-viewing-the-simulation\">Controlling and viewing the simulation<\/h3>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;Simulate with Machine&#8221; dialog offers various controls over the machine&#8217;s visibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause the simulation and use the timeline to view specific parts of the simulation in detail.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To simulate the entire setup, click the appropriate button and select &#8220;Simulate with Machine.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Fusion&#8217;s simulation capabilities transform CAM programming by visualizing toolpaths before they reach the machine, reducing errors, and improving efficiency. Using Fusion&#8217;s extensive machine library, you can easily select and customize machines, ensuring accurate and safe NC code. 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