Tormach Part 1: Fusion 360 CAM w/ Eric

In this class, you will learn how to use the "Manufacture" portion of Autodesk Fusion to create toolpaths that you can use to make parts on the Tormach PCNC 1100 mill.
Note: we do not go over modeling in Fusion, just how to create toolpaths that can be exported for use on the CNC machines. Review the syllabus for more details on the class.
Note: Does not replace "Intro to CNC" class

Prerequisites

none

Requirements for Class:

1. Laptop with Autodesk Fusion already downloaded (free version okay, but if you are a regular CNC user, paid version is recommended)
2. General idea of Fusion layout
3. 3D model of a part you would be interested in making

Syllabus

1. Importing .STEP Files Into Fusion
2. Putting "Fixtures" into Fusion Workspace
   1. Integrating Fixtures into Fusion CAM - YouTube
   2. Tormach's Quality Mill Support
   3. Vices
   4. Pallets
   5. Machine table
3. Stock Setup
   1. Sizing your stock (oversizing stock, sawing)
   2. Setting up work coordinate system
4. Toolpaths
   1. What are toolpaths?
   2. Which toolpaths to use for what feature, machine limitations (i.e. no tool changer impacts what toolpaths to use)
   3. Using Simulation
5. Tooling and Feeds & Speeds
   1. Tool setup
   2. Creating a tool library
   3. ProvenCut reference
   4. General Feeds & Speeds tips
   5. Creating toolpath templates in Fusion
6. Post Processing (Exporting Files)
7. Multiple Setups
   1. Which features to machine first
   2. Limitations
   3. Indicating
   4. Work offsets G54 G55: Multiple Work Coordinate Systems with Fusion 360 and Tormach! WW147 - Youtube (6:21 important)
8. General Workflow Review
9. Practice Toolpaths