{"id":7984,"date":"2017-06-13T12:03:26","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T19:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=7984"},"modified":"2017-06-13T12:20:24","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T19:20:24","slug":"quick-tip-2d-profiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/quick-tip-2d-profiles\/","title":{"rendered":"QUICK TIP: 2D Cutting Jump Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this QUICK TIP, we&#8217;ll take a look at the 2D Cutting functionality within Fusion 360&#8217;s CAM workspace, which will address the needs for your waterjet, laser, or plasma cutting machines. The funny thing is, that since this is considered to be a <em>less<\/em> complicated task when compared to other machine processes, many shops just opt to use the default software that shipped with their machines. In doing so, they miss out on the power that\u00a0Fusion 360 will enable. To see just what we&#8217;re talking about, watch the QUICK TIP:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Optimize CNC Machine Setup with 2D Cutting Jumpstart | Autodesk Fusion 360\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-E4Hr7lcBzc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, using Fusion 360\u00a0for these needs\u00a0will open up\u00a0intelligent selection tools, it&#8217;ll enable you to\u00a0define your nozzles, you can reuse your verified feeds and speeds,<br \/>\nAND of course, my favorite has to be\u00a0working with an integrated design tool. Why? Because there&#8217;s always a design change\u00a0looming, and when they come, your Fusion 360 defined\u00a0toolpaths will update along with the 3D model! I understand it&#8217;s\u00a0human nature to stick with what we already know, but switching from your out-dated software and replacing it with Fusion 360, will be a big time saver.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As always, thanks for reading, watching, and participating!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>~Lars<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to program your laser, plasma, or waterjet machines faster? 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