Fusion 360

Creating Toolpaths for a CNC Lathe

Outline
1

Getting started

Module overview
Course overview
Get the software
Course resources
2

Set up and cut a profile

Module overview
Create a CNC lathe setup
Create an external roughing toolpath
Create an external finishing toolpath
Machine internal geometry
Profile leads and transitions
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
3

Internal and external grooving toolpaths

Module overview
Use the single groove toolpath in Fusion 360
Create a groove roughing toolpath
Create an internal groove roughing toolpath
Duplicate a toolpath
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
4

Threading, chamfering, and C-axis operations for turning

Module overview
Cut chamfers with turning toolpaths
External threading
Drill and tap for turning
C-axis drilling
C-axis milling
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
5

CNC lathe stock handling

Module overview
Review a CNC lathe setup
Parting a CNC lathe part
Multiple lathe spindles
Finishing a stock transfer
Practice exercise
Challenge exercise
6

Course challenge

Module overview
Course challenge
7

Practice test

Module overview
Start your practice test
Associate | ~1 hr.
CNC lathe stock handling
Module | Skill builder

Learn how to finish a part with a manual part-off operation or while using multiple spindles to handle stock transfers.

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

  • Explain the need for stock transfer.
  • Create parting toolpaths.
  • Create stock transfer and sub-spindle operations.
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