• 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
  • Up next:Derived design
Professional | ~2 hr. 10 min.
Job preparation for 3-axis milling
Module | Skill builder

Learn the workflow and setup needed for 3-axis CAM parts starting with deriving a component from a bigger assembly down to creating a digital machine definition to be used during program validation.

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

  • Create a derived design.
  • Import a vise or fixture.
  • Import a tool library.
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