3-Axis Machining with Fusion 360

Engineering, Manufacturing
Level
Intermediate
Software
Fusion 360
Time
Multi-week
As our machining geometry gets more complicated, Autodesk® Fusion 360™ is up to the task! With a host of standard and adaptive toolpaths we can rapidly remove material from even the most complicated 3d parts. In this course, we explore how to rough and finish geometry that requires tool motion in X...

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As our machining geometry gets more complicated, Autodesk® Fusion 360™ is up to the task! With a host of standard and adaptive toolpaths we can rapidly remove material from even the most complicated 3d parts. In this course, we explore how to rough and finish geometry that requires tool motion in X, Y, and Z simultaneously, learning how to finish even the finest of details. We’ll wrap up this course by creating a full CNC program for a part, simulating it, and exporting it to G-code.

After this course, you'll be able to:

  • Describe the benefits of adaptive toolpaths in Fusion 360.
  • Summarize rest machining applications.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the creation of detailed 3 axis toolpaths.

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Getting started In this lesson, we'll discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.

  • GetTheSoftware-Fusion360.pdf 50.16 KB PREVIEW
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Instructor guide 3-Axis Machining with Fusion 360 Instructor's guide

  • Machining 3-axis geometry IG.pdf 137.69 KB PREVIEW
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Basics of 3-axis pocketing Expand your knowledge of machining pocket geometry by learning about some clearing toolpaths and how to apply them to open and closed pockets.

  • Lesson 1: Closed Pocket 3D Clearing 526.42 MB ▼
  • Lesson 2: Open Pocket Clearing 148.03 MB ▼

Understanding and Applying Adaptive Toolpaths Identify and explore adaptive toolpaths.

  • Lesson 1: Adaptive Clearing and Roughing Toolpaths 237.17 MB ▼
  • Lesson 2: Rest Machining Adaptive Toolpaths 328.69 MB ▼

Creating Fine Detail Finishing Toolpaths Focus on fine detail toolpaths and finishing areas where material has been left behind.

  • Lesson 1: Finish Cutting walls and floors of parts part 1 259.77 MB ▼
  • Lesson: Finish Cutting walls and floors of parts part 2 357.66 MB ▼
  • Lesson 2: General 3D Finishing Toolpaths 261.6 MB ▼
  • Lesson 3: Finishing Toolpaths for Complex Geometry 361.05 MB ▼

Creating a Complete CNC Program Combine all the knowledge so far to set up, program and output G code for a complex part.

  • Lesson 1: Process Planning a Part 134.48 MB ▼
  • Lesson 2: Setting up a CAM program 24.39 MB ▼
  • Lesson 3: Finalize a CNC Mill Part 327.59 MB ▼
  • Lesson 4: Review and Export a CNC Program 106.65 MB ▼

Practice exercises Test your skills and showcase your knowledge by demonstrating your actual skills, expertise, or just see where you stand.

  • 3-Axis Machining with Fusion 360 Practice exercises 174.5 MB ▼
  • 3-Axis Machining with Fusion 360 Challenges exercises 3.4 MB ▼

Course challenge Test your skills and showcase your knowledge by demonstrating your actual skills, expertise, or just see where you stand.

  • 3-axis-machining-challenge-C2-CC.pdf 176.68 KB PREVIEW
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  • 3-Axis Machining with Fusion 360 8.72 MB ▼

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