Five Axis Start


The expressions that need to be written inside Fusion 360, using “Manual NC” operation are:

5X_START_SIDE=DEFAULT
5X_START_SIDE=ALTERNAT

After adding this statement in Fusion360, the selected expression will be added to the generated APT file as follows.

GOTO/41., -3., 66.
OPERATION/END
PPRINT/’5XSTARTSIDE=DEFAULT’
START/’OPERATION’
MODE/ MILL
TPRINT/a3

The Type of UDE:

It is a standard type UDE. In standard usage, there is no need for an extra definition within MANUSpost Developer to activate this UDE. However, if desired, a UDE definition can be made for this UDE in the CAM settings section within MANUSpost Developer (can also be defined as Custom UDE). In this case, the user can make additional customizations on this UDE, create events, scripts and commands that are linked to this UDE, and use them.

What is it used for?

In 5-axis machines, for indexed and simultaneous operations, there are usually two alternative rotary axes positions.

Using UDEs what does 1

The post-processor will normally select the initial rotary axis position at the beginning of the operation, based on the “Rotary Axis 1 Preferred Position” setting defined in the kinematic definition page in “MANUSpost Developer”. Either “minus” or “plus” side is selected in this setting.

Using UDEs what does 2

If the user wants to machine on the other alternative, they should activate the “Alternat” option with this UDE.

How to deactivate it?

Once the “Alternate” option is activated with this UDE, it will affect all subsequent operations. To switch back to the default side, the same UDE should be used to select the “Default” option. The “Default” option should be defined immediately above the operation where you want to cancel the “Alternate” option.

What Does it Affect/Change Inside MANUSpost Developer?

When this UDE is activated, none of the standard variables are affected in “MANUSpost Developer”. Only the “Rotary Axis 1 Preferred Position” selection defined on the kinematics page will be affected.