Sit down with the HSM CAM development team to discuss the current road map and share your needs and requirements for the HSM-based CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) offerings at Autodesk, Inc. We will cover HSMWorks software, Inventor HSM software, and Fusion 360 software. This session features Inventor HSM and Fusion 360.

Learn to extend the power of Autodesk, Inc.'s, fully integrated CAM Solution for Fusion 360 software. In this class you will see just how easily you can program a lathe part. This class is designed for users interested in lathe functionality for Fusion 360 software; and it will also focus on tips, tricks, and training so users can get the most out of CAM for Fusion 360 software, the integrated CAM Solution driven by the same kernel behind HSMWorks software and Inventor HSM software.

This class will cover the fundamental concepts of programming in HSMWorks, Inventor HSM, and Fusion 360. Attendees should expect to learn core concepts necessary for programming any part as well as general best practices from seasoned machinists and product experts.

Want to see how you can use Autodesk HSM software for your mill-turn machine? Come to this class, which will be a deep dive into the mill-turn side of Autodesk HSM. We will cover parts ranging from actual programming to postprocessor setup to machine capabilities. This will be a fast-paced class, so at least some Autodesk HSM experience or mill-turn know-how is advisable.

This class is designed for existing users of the Fusion 360 3D CAD platform who are looking to take advantage of the computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) capabilities. Topics covered will include workholding, multiple setups, multipart setups, 3+2 machining, setup sheet customization, and post processing.

In this class, we will show how to speed up and automate computer numerical control (CNC) programming using expressions, equations, templates, and defaults. Users will learn how to capitalize on expressions so when tool changes are made, default values automatically update. We will show how to use equations to control other input fields of an operation. After attending this class, users will understand how to create templates, set defaults, and control toolpaths using expressions and equations to greatly speed up programming, as well as minimize errors.

High Efficiency Roughing or HER is arguably one of the most talked about and exciting technologies (and machining techniques) to hit the machining world in the last decade. However, as vendors rush to define terms like high speed machining (HSM) and high efficiency machining (HEM), business owners and CNC programmers are left struggling to make sense of it all. This presentation is designed to educate attendees about high efficiency roughing and how this powerful machining strategy can reduce cycle time and help mold makers increase profits.

Are you new to CNC? In 90 minutes you will understand what you need to know to start cutting parts.

In this Intermediate Inventor HSM class Application Engineers from Autodesk will walk through the process of Automating the programming process in Inventor HSM using templates. as well as programing complex mill/turn and 5 axis components.

When computer numerical control (CNC) machining parts, it is often desirable to create parts with a fine or smooth surface finish. This becomes even more important when machining for the mold-making or die-making industries. This class will provide tips and strategies for getting the highest-quality surface finishes from your CNC machining. Some areas of discussion will include tooling and holders for maximum rigidity, mill and control parameters to check for optimum surface finish, CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software parameters and strategies that lead to better finishes, and milling tolerance and point distribution. This class is designed to capture the best practices for the industry, and would be applicable whichever CAM product you are using, such as Delcam’s PowerMILL and FeatureCAM software, HSMWorks add-in, Inventor HSM software, or Fusion 360 software. This session features PowerMill and FeatureCAM.

This class will cover the advanced capabilities within the post-processor system that is part of Fusion 360 software and Autodesk HSM software. We'll have a look at specific examples to illustrate the advanced features available and how we can best utilize them. We'll go through the post API and leave room for technical questions on how to best approach complex problems. And you can, of course, request new features that you've been missing. The designer of the post-processor system, Rene Fonseca, will present the class.