The only proven path is to use Fusion, and you’ll have to pay for the Machining extension. You can pay for just one day.
Vcarve is not yet proven, there are some challenges with installing the post processor and testing the changes.
The procedure for Fusion is documented here (click the download button): AsmblyLagunaRotary/Fusion/Fusion_Rotary_Setup_Procedure.docx at main · atwatsoniii/AsmblyLagunaRotary · GitHub
@pconklin2000 If you got a trial for the fusion machining extension, I think you could dial in your toolpaths and feeds and speeds during the trial. If the trial expires, you can still generate gcode with those toolpaths. You just can no longer edit it (including feeds and speeds).
I suspect your design wouldn’t change, so once you get this dialed in your basically just using the same gocde over and over at point. Just an option to consider.
You can buy the extension on a per day basis for 10 tokens ($30). The catch is they only sell the tokens in some larger quantity 100 ($300).
FYI We’re planning to have a demo during one of the upcoming CNC Salons (date to be announced)
I can help you get setup and try it, but my availability is slim in the coming weeks.
Al, that’s a great idea. I’ll download the trial version and see how that goes.
Also, the link you provided above gives me a “too many requests” error…
Thanks for your help!!
Fusion_Rotary_Setup_Procedure.pdf (891.6 KB)
Would folks be interested in a 30-minute, live Demo via Zoom of the Manufacturing Extension(4th and 5th Axis capability) for Fusion?
Unfortunately, they don’t do it on weekends or evenings so it would have to be during the week. Lunch time?