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How to program a dual spindle Haas ST-20Y CNC lathe in Fusion 360! Dual spindle lathes are incredible – and one of best ways to get into “automation” – but the key is having a reliable and efficient way to program them. By using part placeholders, templates, and user parameters in Fusion 360, we’re able to program this simple part quickly and with confidence!
00:00 Intro
00:42 How to Insert Part File into Part Placeholder Component (CARD HERE)
01:50 User Parameters in Fusion 360
04:19 Work Coordinate System for Dual Spindle Lathe
05:33 Setting G54 and G55 on a Haas CNC Lathe
06:06 Setting G54, B0 Offset
07:08 Secondary Spindle Return & Parting Operation
07:36 Simulation Quirk
08:15 Activating Sub spindle & Sync View with Active Setup
08:57 Avoid Crashes & Positive Z-Value
09:18 Editing CAD (Changing Features In Same File)
09:55 Manual NCs & Pass-throughs
10:36 Adjusting Parts Catcher Location
12:22 How to Save File to Avoid Overwriting
12:48 NC Programs for Post Configuration/Properties
13:33 Outro
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Links for this video
Template Download & More: https://bit.ly/3jUP2ud
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Speeds & Feeds: https://provencut.com
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you don't mention how your setting the G55?
How to I enable the FX function? I don't see it as an option when I click the drop down to pin it to task bar. Also what is the G code for Pulling the bar away from the main spindle before cutting off?
@johnsaunders Did you came with this method from what i've sent to you a couple years ago ?
This and the post editing video have been invaluable over the last couple weeks while I've been setting up a new Hyundai-Wia dual-spindle lathe.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!
I see that you have the G14 spindle swap in a pass through rather than selecting "Secondary spindle" in the "Sub Spindle – Setup" spindle dropdown which puts the G14 at the beginning of the next operation. Any reason for this?
I was hoping to understand how to setup the sub spindle on my own but this seems to be an advertisement for Fusion software. Using software is great for saving time but actually learning to do it manually is more important than having software do it for you. Thanks too bad.
Have you ever used or looked into Mazatrol? I use it at work and it makes this whole process seem way excessive. It would be so fast to do this part on Mazatrol. For basic turning, C/Y axis milling/sub spindle work there's no sence to use any cam software, because Mazatrol is fast to program and edit. Very nice video anyway. I'd like to see longer videos.
Very helpful! Thank you for this video.
Fantastic info. Thanks John!
Cam and lathe content has been fantastic lately from you. would love to see you cover the turning multi tool style tool holders that are very popular and how you use them in fusion 360. the ones that can drill, turn internal and then also face external and face. (crosses centerline all that fun stuff and how to work around fusion not wanting to drill with it.
JOHNNY 5!
I feel bad for all the people who took the time to make parts for J5 and nothing has ever come from it. Not even an updated.
Haas lathe,. Yikes!!
When will the template file be posted to the NYC website? I followed the link and there are no files below the download area. Btw great episode as I have an ST20Y and this info will be very helpful.
I’m a fan of your videos. It is science fiction for me (not close to be a machinist) but I feel I’ve learned everything in your class.
The other downside to the manual passthroughs is it's not unit aware… so any imperial units don't convert to metric and vise versa.
How to avoid accidentally storing over your template file:
1. Memorize this. DO THIS ALWAYS. No exceptions.
2. Open your template file.
3. MAKE NO CHANGES!
4. IMMEDIATELY Save As <new part file name>.
Now start programming your part, saving frequently as you go.
For sanity, try to look at the file name in the title every time before you type Ctrl-S, just to make sure you are still where you think you should be.
Saunders the lathe guy ????
Fusion is cute
I played bass for Unintended Consequences back in the 80’s. ?
What post processor are you using on fusion? Looking at the code this puts out, it doesn't unclamp the main spindle before moving the subspindle backwards to the partoff location. However, this is going to be a huge help over hand coding this. Thanks!
Edit: Changed over to a different DS30 post processor, and the code looks great. Thank you again!
Johnny 5! Johnny 5! Johnny 5!
Where art thou o Johnny 5?
I really enjoy this workflow, I've started to use it with my 3-axis and 4th-axis part setups as well. One thing I do which I didn't see in your file is to create sketches with large text as reminders, like what the last XYZ position update was, or arrows and text as notes. I do like your use of manual pass through to help further customize the template.
definitely going to get a dual spindle for my next lathe.
I can't thank you enough for these kind of videos. The video on how to change the post processor absolutly changed my life and I'm sure this video will as well. Thank you!
Perfect timing. My Dual spindle lathe shows up in a week. Thank you.
The timing on this video is perfect. I'll be running a dual spindle in a week or so…
What is a lathe and why would anyone want one instead of a mill? They seem gross….