CNC and CAM in Fusion 360

Take your CNC to the next level with Fusion 360's Manufacturing environment!

Have you ever wanted to unlock the real power of your CNC? Do you want to cut out 3D shapes or dial in your tool paths? Do you want to go from model creation to finished part in one program?

Fusion 360 has got you covered!

In this course you will learn how to use the Manufacturing environment in Fusion to create things that just weren't possible before.

Go from Zero to CNC Hero

Never even used Fusion 360 before? No worries! We will go from the very basics to advanced settings so your next part comes out great!

Flat Pack Designs

Arrange parts in flat pack designs automatically to easily create tool paths for your designs.

3D Tool Paths

One of the best parts of Fusion is the ability to create 3D tool paths. Create amazing things!

Two-Sided Operations

Learn how to create two sided toolpaths that allow you to carve BOTH sides of your part for a truly 3D shape.

Feeds and Speeds

We'll get into the basics of Feeds & Speeds and the key settings for the most common tools paths .

Importing Tools

Want to bring in the bits you already own? We will get into custom tool libraries and how to import them directly into Fusion.

Computer to the Shop

The ability to simulate your tools paths are great but in the end we want to carve something out in the shop. We will cover how to install different post processors that are specific to your machine so you can export all of your toolpaths as G-Code.

I really love the course. The amount of youtube content on Fusion is so overwhelming I never was able to identify a good place to start. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

Bob Burnell

Included Projects

Flat Pack Stool

Wooden Spoon

Les Paul Guitar

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Module 1 - CAM Basics

We dive into a quick overview of the CAM environment and show how how to create 2D and 3D tool paths.

Let's Model a Part

17 mins
1.31 GB

Creating a Setup

11 mins
845 MB

Creating a Toolpath

14 mins
1.18 GB

Exporting G-Code

3 mins
176 MB

Install a Custom Post Processor

4 mins
190 MB

Feeds and Speeds: The Basics

11 mins
800 MB

Feeds and Speeds: General Settings

2 mins
49.4 MB

Feeds and Speeds: Calculations

5 mins
262 MB

Shapeoko Speeds and Feeds Chart

518 KB

CNC Speed Calculator

12.6 KB

Install Custom Tool Libraries

3 mins
170 MB

Basic 3D Carving

18 mins
1.66 GB

Module 2 - Flat Pack Furniture

Looking to create Flat Pack Furniture? In this module we will breakdown on to arrange all the individual pieces and get them ready to cut on a CNC.

Download the model and toolpaths here.

Model a Flatpack Stool

16 mins
1.1 GB

Create Dogbones - Manual

4 mins
198 MB

Create Dogbones - Paid Plugin

6 mins
306 MB

Create a Manufacturing Model

15 mins
1.25 GB

Manufacturing Setup

5 mins
485 MB

Define the Tool Path

11 mins
461 MB

The Drawback

3 mins
347 MB

Module 3 - Two Sided Milling

In this module we will mill a wooden spoon. Since there are contours on both sides of the spoon this will be a true 3D shape. The mill it out we will introduce two sided milling with pins for indexing and lining everything up!

Download the model and tool paths here.

Model a Spoon

12 mins
1.11 GB

Model the Dowel Pins

5 mins
451 MB

The first setup

4 mins
271 MB

Face and Drilling operation

7 mins
269 MB

2D Contour Operation

13 mins
1.44 GB

3D Adaptive Clearing

8 mins
874 MB

Parallel Operation

10 mins
1.15 GB

Bottom side operations

17 mins
1.8 GB

Spoil Board Indexing Holes

3 mins
186 MB

Module 4 - Guitar Body

In this module I'll walk through my full CAM workflow for creating a Les Paul style guitar body.

If you want to follow along with the model and project check it out here.

Top Setup

4 mins
710 MB

Create the toolpaths for the Top

15 mins
2.16 GB

Create the Bottom Tool Paths - Part 1

19 mins
3.2 GB

Create the Bottom Tool Paths - Part 2

8 mins
308 MB

Final Simulation

3 mins
330 MB

If you don't like the course, I'll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Here's the deal: if you don't like the course, I'll give you a full refund within 30 days of purchase. No questions asked. Period. But do me a favor: at least give it a shot first before asking for a refund.

FAQs

Who is the course for?

While the manufacturing principles can apply to any CNC situation this course focuses on hobby CNC users. Specifically those working primarily with wood or soft metals.

When does the course start?

The course starts as soon as you sign up and you have access to all the lessons!

Do I need a CNC to take the course?

Nope, you can create all of your toolpaths and run simulations without access to a CNC. We will cover the use of post processors to export all of your toolpaths in the correct format once you are ready to make a purchase.

What about Vectric Software

Vectric creates great software and the combination of Aspire and V-Carve will replicate many of the same capabilities of Fusion 360. Fusion wins out for me since the modeling abilities are much more robust in addition to the full capabilities of the CAM environment (plus it's free 😃)

Can I V-Carve signs?

Fusion 360 is not the best program if your primary use is carved signs, specifically in the V-Carve style. Both Inventables Easel and Vectric's V-Carve are great alternatives.

What about 3D Modeling?

While we do include the modeling of parts used in the course (except the guitar) the focus of the course is using Fusion to create the setups and toolpaths AFTER a part has been modeled. To go learn modeling (CAD) in Fusion check out Furniture Design in Fusion 360.

How much does Fusion 360 Cost?

Fusion 360 is free for hobbyists and businesses making less than $100,000 per year in gross annual revenue. Check out the specifics here to make sure you qualify.

What if I want a refund?

Thats totally fine. If this isn't the right fit I'll issue a full refund.

How long will I have access to the course?

For all time! Since this is just the first version you will also have access to all future versions and additions that are put out.

Will I get access to the course all at once?

Yep! You will get all modules and all lessons as soon as you sign up. Plus access to any future updates and additions to the course.

Can't I just find this all online for free?

Totally! Check out Lars Christensen on YouTube as well as NYC CNC. They put out some of the best Fusion 360 content on the web. The value of the course is in the process. This is specifically designed for woodworkers and makers. Fusion 360 is a HUGE program, but we will just focus on the elements that will help you get your toolpaths created and sent to your CNC.

I've still got questions

Feel free to reach out to me at brandon@makeorbreakshop.com!

My name is Brandon.

I love to build things, especially with robots. From CNC Routers, 3D Printers, Vinyl Cutters, Robot arms and lasers I'll cover all of it. Check out my latest laser reviews and projects on YouTube!

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