• Fusion 360

CAM Strategies for 3 Axis Milling

Outline
1

Getting started

Module overview
Overview
Get the software
2

Job preparation for 3-axis milling

Module overview
Derived design
Stock creation
Fixture creation
Tool library setup
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
3

Toolpath creation for 3-axis milling

Module overview
Rough a part
Create a 3D contour toolpath
Create a 3D scallop toolpath
Create a 3D scallop toolpath on a fillet
Create a pencil toolpath
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
4

Operational efficiency for 3-axis milling

Module overview
Toolpath templates and operation reuse
CAM expressions
Toolpath patterns
View and selections
Operational states
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
5

Documentation and output

Module overview
NC program
Setup sheets
WCS offset vs pattern
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
6

Course challenge exercise

Module overview
Course challenge
7

Final test

Module overview
Start your final test
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Professional | ~1 hr. 40 min.
Operational efficiency for 3-axis milling
Module | Skill builder

Learn ways to increase productivity when programming parts for manufacture through the use of CAM expressions, templates, patterns and derived operations.

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

  • Modify a CAM expression.
  • Create a toolpath template.
  • Duplicate and derive operations.
  • Create toolpath patterns.
  • Create a named view.
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