Introduction to CAD, CAM, and Practical CNC Machining for Milling - What's new in this course | Autodesk

Introduction to CAD, CAM, and Practical CNC Machining for Milling

Outline

1

Getting started

Module overview

Course overview

What's new in this course

Get the software

2

Blueprint basics

Module overview

Blueprint overview

Identify parts of a title block

Review dimension types

Identify GD&T Symbols

Create a blueprint

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

3

CAD basics for machinists

Module overview

Foundational CAD concepts

Create a 3D model from a blueprint

Finalize a 3D model from a blueprint

Apply direct modeling tools

Create a fixture plate

Create soft jaws

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

4

CNC milling basics

Module overview

Review basics of vises

Setting up for vise squareness

Review CNC machine safety

Identify CNC mill machine movements

Review milling tools and holders

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

5

CAM milling basics

Module overview

Create a CAM setup and process plan

Create a digital tool library

Machine operation 1 of a part

Machine operation 2 of a part

Machine operation 3 of a part

Finish operation 3 of a part

Machine operation 4 of a part

Verify toolpath motion

Create CAM documentation

Practice exercise

Challenge exercise

6

Course challenge exercise

Module overview

Challenge exercise

7

Final test

Module overview

Start your final test

What's new in this course

The contents of this course have been updated as of August 2022. This course was last updated in October 2021.

August 2022 updates include:

Updated videos to reflect the latest Fusion 360 user interface.
New tutorials that explore thin extrude, CAM tool library, NC Program, and sheet setup.
Updated practice and challenge exercises.
New instructor guide to help educators and instructors teach this content in classroom.
Updated final test.
Modules are now standalone, so you can pick and choose individual modules to add to your Playlist and share with others.