Fusion 360 with PowerMill® 2022 CAM software offers enhanced machining of flat regions on parts, improved Constant-Z undercut machining, new collision avoidance for rotary and 4-axis toolpaths and more.
Features
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![Video: Finishing toolpaths can automatically exclude flat surfaces so they can be machined separately using flat bottom tools]()
Finishing toolpaths exclude flats
Automatically exclude planar surfaces from certain finishing toolpaths so they can be machined separately. (video: 1.20 min.)
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![Video: The quality of flat machining toolpaths has been improved resulting in more accurate parts, especially in internal corners]()
Flat machining
Improved flat area detection creates more accurate Raster and 3D Offset finishing toolpaths. (video: 1.30 min.)
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![Video: Constant Z finishing now uses more accurate 5-axes collision avoidance to machine parts that contain undercut geometry]()
Constant Z with undercuts
Simplify machining parts with undercuts by using Constant Z with improved collision avoidance. (video: 1.03 min.)
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![Video: 4-axis and rotary toolpaths can now be processed with constrained automatic collision avoidance for added safety]()
4-axis collision avoidance
Automatic collision avoidance can now be used with 4-axis and rotary toolpaths for increased safety. (video: 1:28 min.)
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![Video: Projection ranges help control the extents of projection toolpaths and can stop them from over or under machining parts]()
Projection ranges
Access advanced settings to control the extents of Surface and Curve Projection toolpaths. (video: 1.13 min.)
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![Video: Staggered start points can be automatically applied to toolpaths that contain closed passes]()
Staggered start points
Redistribute toolpath start points for smoother machine motion and improved surface finish. (video: 1.23 min.)
PowerMill 2021
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![Video showing how to use PowerMill’s dynamic machine control functionality for area clearance toolpaths.]()
Roughing collision avoidance
Automatic collision avoidance using 5-axis machine motion is now available for area clearance toolpaths. (video: 1:17 min.)
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![Video showing how to use PowerMill’s dynamic machine control functionality for area clearance toolpaths.]()
DMC for area clearance
Use dynamic machine control in PowerMill to edit the tool axis for localised regions of area clearance toolpaths. (video: 1:18 min.)
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![Video showing PowerMill performance improvements when identifying colliding toolpath sections.]()
Faster collision drawing
The calculation and display of colliding toolpath sections is now multi-threaded and up to 68% faster. (video: 4.09 min.)
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![Video: Continued focus on speed improvements sees substantial reductions in processing times for many commonly used commands]()
Speed improvements
Start machining parts sooner with faster toolpath calculations, shorter project opening times and more. (video: 1:05 mins)
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![Video: Model filleting limits processing to work within active boundaries, resulting in much faster processing times]()
Faster model filleting
Model filleting respects active boundaries, resulting in up to 90% reduction in calculation times. (video: 1.33 min.)
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![Video: Updates to high-rate additive strategies produce stronger components using directed energy deposition]()
Additive updates
Improved strategies include faster profiling and new alternating raster option for stronger parts. (video: 53 sec.)
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Steep and Shallow ordering
Enhanced ‘top first’ ordering of toolpaths in PowerMill including steep and shallow produces safer, more reliable results.
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Improved arc fitting
More accurate toolpath arc fitting improves machine motion, reduces cycle time and increases part quality.
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Safer collision avoidance
Automatic tool axis updates using ‘edit within region’ now produces better quality results up to 98% faster.
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Steep and Shallow enhancements
Improvements to Steep and Shallow finishing result in increased surface finish quality.
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Smoother collision avoidance
Automatic collision avoidance now finds and avoids more issues, with safer, smoother 5-axis motion.
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Safer Optimised Constant Z
Constant Z toolpaths produce better quality outcomes, including in cases where form tools are used.
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Combined profile and faster DED
Combine profile and raster strategies in a single toolpath for better-quality additively manufactured parts.
PowerMill 2020
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Speed enhancements
Reduce programming time with faster toolpath calculation, simulation and verification.
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Faster leads and links
Leads and links calculations now use multi-threading for even faster processing times.
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Uphill corner finishing
Machine steep corners with uphill cutting for more stable cut conditions and better surface finish.
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More model export options
Export CAD models using a wider selection of file formats to improve collaboration across teams.
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PowerMill Viewer
View, analyse and simulate project content on multiple computers at no additional cost.
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Improved model filleting
Automatically add fillets to internal corners in finishing toolpaths to help minimise damaging tools.
