Has anyone gotten a chance to look at the Fusion 360 updates released on the 17th (https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/april-17-2018-product-update-whats-new/)?
Regarding the “Both Ways Adaptive Clearing” update (allows using Climb and Conventional milling to reduce repositioning movements):
Does anyone have experience whether / how using both vs. one or the may affect tool life or machine tool performance?
I’ve not played yet, but can’t wait to give it a go
Here is a link that had research documented for up and down milling forces regarding wear and life of tool.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/29487160_An_experimental_study_of_tool_wear_and_cutting_force_variation_in_the_end_milling_of_Inconel_718_with_coated_carbide_inserts
Thanks for sharing, Stephen, I’ll take a look at this study.
I have tried out the both ways adaptive clearing and it knocked 2 thirds off my cycle time. Also love the new drilling update when modelling holes.