• Fusion 360

CNC Toolpaths for 3 Axis Milling

Outline
1

Getting started

Module overview
Course overview
Get the software
Get the resources
2

Plan to machine a part

Module overview
Review a 3D model
Import workholding
Create a process plan
Create a tool library
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
Module quiz
3

Learn to machine slopes and curves

Module overview
Create a CAM setup
Create a 3-axis roughing toolpath
Create a 3-axis finishing toolpath based on slope angle
Create a 3-axis finishing toolpath based on a boundary
Create a 3-axis parallel finishing strategy
Create a 3-axis flat toolpath
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
Module quiz
4

Learn to machine complex 3D shapes

Module overview
Rough a 3D part
Machine a 3D dome feature
Machine a 3D bowl feature
Machine a blended rib
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
Module quiz
5

Learn toolpath simulation and documentation

Module overview
Create a toolpath simulation
Create a setup sheet
Create and review G-code
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
Module quiz
6

Course challenge

Module overview
Challenge exercise
7

Final test

Module overview
Start your final test
  • Up next: Review a 3D model
Professional | ~1 hr. 30 min.
Plan to machine a part
Module | Skill builder

In this module, you learn to review a part and identify the types of tools and toolpaths required to machine it.  You will also evaluate how to hold a part for all operations to completely machine a design from multiple directions.

After completing this module, you’ll be able to:

  • Review a 3D model.
  • Plane tools and toolpaths.
  • Create a digital tool library.
  • Import workholding.
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