Alright I have a question for you seasoned CNC users out there. I’m new to the cnc world, so forgive me if the answer to this question is blatantly apparent and ive missed it. I’ve got 4 parts that I’d like to batch out on the 1F, ideally I’d like to set G54-G58 to each fixture respectively. My is…

I have not tried setting different WCS myself but my understanding is that there is only one WCS, no matter the gcode you send, only the single WCS is referenced. This means that each time you call a change of WCS (and the stock changes position on your table), you should re-zero all the axis. Eac…

As a workaround to multiple WCS, F360 allows patterns in CAM. Setup your tool paths once and define a pattern for multiple replications. Zero to the first instance. Re-zero Z when you change tools. You would need to arrange your stock and work holders at the positions defined by your pattern.

After looking closer at what the controller supports, I think it does support work offsets [image] So the basics are, G53 G0 X0 Y0 Z0 - moves to the absolute zeros for the machine, as determined by homing G10 L2 P1 X1 Y1 Z1 - sets the offsets for work offset G54 (based on table here ), values you…

In Fusion, in the setup menu, select 1 WCS and below that is a dropdown to multiply that WCS instance- and how many instances you multiply it by sets G55 thru G56. From there its up to the post processor to set that actual XYZ for each offset. From the videos and forums that I’ve read, professional …

I’ve done something similar for other projects. main issue with that is your project would need to be from the same stock, or you have to be very precise with measuring where your material is to make sure my project ends up in the material.

Here is an old thread I started and answered after figuring our wcs for myself… May help in some way… [image] Work Coordinate Systems for Multiple Parts If I have a part I would like to batch out with multiple WCS Offsets, how do I do that? I have the toolpath in Fusion…

Funny you mention that. Your thread is the one that i found most of my information regarding work offsets. I’m surprised more people aren’t asking about this topic. Based on your thread though, you’re editing your g-code manually correct? So basically the process would be post your CAD in fusion, …

Just tried this ^ and it does work. The machine ran the first code at my Zero location. and then ran the second one where I set G55. Cool. Still wish you could set your G55-59 locations in the 1F controller and forgo having to edit your G-code

Yeah that is how I solved for it… Manually replicating it. Because of wither building a fixture plate with repeatable locations or batching out the same project each time the workflow has worked well for me. I have applied it a few times now. I did not however think about the adjustment to x which w…

Yeah I dont trust my fixture to be perfectly square to the machine haha but I’m glad this works. Should help out batching multiple items. Also, I did find that right after homing, if you run a file with your G10 settings, the 1F controller will retain your g54-G55 positions. So if you have permanen…

Work offsets (G54-G59)

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Hermsen.BJ (BJ Hermsen) February 3, 2022, 1:48am 7

Here is an old thread I started and answered after figuring our wcs for myself… May help in some way…

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Work offsets (G54-G59)

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