• Fusion 360

CAM for Turning Associate Certification Prep

Outline
1

Getting started

Module overview
Course overview
Get the software
Exam objectives
Tips for the exam
Course resources
2

See where you stand

Module overview
Pre-test
3

Job setup, plan, and setting up work

Module overview
Managing tool libraries
Recognizing workholding requirements
Interpreting drawings and blueprints
Preparing models
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
4

Defining CAM setup, machine, and stock

Module overview
Module overview
Specifying the model, chuck, and safe Z
Specifying the work coordinate system
Defining stock
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
5

Toolpath creation and optimization

Module overview
Module overview
Selecting the appropriate toolpath strategy
Defining parting toolpaths
Adjusting toolpath parameters
Preparing threading toolpaths
Preparing drilling and tapping toolpaths
Preparing groove toolpaths
Preparing roughing and finishing toolpaths
Preparing chamfer toolpaths
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
6

Simulation and verification

Module overview
Simulating toolpaths
Adjusting toolpath settings
Identifying collisions
Utilizing toolpath statistics and information
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
7

Documentation and output

Module overview
Creating an NC program
Creating setup sheets
Interpreting G-code
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
8

Course challenge exercise

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Course challenge
9

Practice test

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Associate | ~1 hr. 30 min.
Simulation and verification
Module | Certification prep

Performing toolpath and machine simulation confirms stock removal procedures and ensures collision avoidance. Learn how simulation review determines the required toolpath adjustments.

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

  • Perform toolpath and machine simulation.
  • Confirm stock removal strategies.
  • Review collisions for toolpath adjustments.
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