Learning Fusion 360 CAM

Welcome

• Fusion 360 CAM
• Updates in the Fusion 360 CAM UI
• Using the exercise files

1. Introduction

• Additive vs. subtractive manufacturing
• The sample design

2. CAM Environment and Setup

• Fusion design and CAM environment
• Loading Fusion data
• Preparing the Tool Library
• Customizing a tool
• Creating named views

3. Create the Base Plate

• Creating a CAM setup
• Making pocket cuts
• Simulating an operation
• Cutting 2D contours
• Working with tabs

4. Create the End Plate

• Working with multiple setups
• 3D pocket roughing
• 3D finishing
• Creating closed pockets
• Copy operations

5. Creating the Middle Plate

• Creating the middle plate setup
• 2D contour with custom tabs

6. Creating the Handle

• Copy entire setup

7. Post Processing

• Exporting GCode for your machine

8. Derived Manufacturing Files

• Derived manufacturing
• Choosing a source to derive from
• Completing the derived design

Conclusion

• Next steps