Introduction and Overview‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ ‎

Owned by Kevin Strider (Unlicensed)
Last updated: Jul 25, 2024
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As it’s name suggests, the Cycle Time Estimator estimates the time required to machine each of the parts configured within a batch of Fusion files, which are specified by you.
The Cycle Time Estimator also creates a toolpath strategy for each of the parts.

Overview

To use the Cycle Time Estimator, you’ll typically take the following steps:

  1. Open the Cycle Time Estimator - see Opening the Cycle Time Estimator.

  2. Upload:

    1. Select a batch of Fusion part files (you can specify up to 10 part files).

    2. Set the ‘options’ for the machining environment

    3. Click Run

  3. Cycle Time Estimates - examine the results of the estimations by navigating the toolpaths (in the same manner as in the Fusion Browser)

  4. Results - look at the results of the estimates and identify any issues.

  5. Export - export the results of the estimates for any of the part files. The export is a CSV (comma-separated values) file to a location of your choice.

Any subsequent changes to the Fusion toolpaths (computed by the Cycle Time Estimator) that would affect the cycle time are automatically reflected in the Cycle Time Estimator the next time it is opened.

Scope

  • The Cycle Time Estimator accepts up to 10 Fusion files.

  • If any Fusion file contains a configuration error then:

    • A cycle time estimation will not be computed for that file.

    • The error will be reported in the ‘Report’ tab.

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Cycle Time Estimator - showing example selected files