Fusion 360 For Dummies

6/4/2019

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Autodesk Fusion 360 For Dummies
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Autodesk Fusion 360 For Dummies

- [Voiceover] My name is Taylor Hokanson,and I'm an assistant professor of artat Columbia College Chicago.The art that I make often takes the form of sculpture,yet many of these pieces start out in digital format.Computers are obviously great tools for design,but a few people know how to translate thesedesigns directly into physical objects.Programs like Fusion can be used for design,manufacturing, and all the various stepsthat come in between.In this series, I'll get you up and runningon Autodesk's Fusion 360 software package.There's a lot to discuss,so we'll only touch upon each area briefly.

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Fusion is multi-platform, but I'll be workingin the OSX environment, and I'll assume that you'realready comfortable in that operating system.I also highly recommend that you use a three-button mousefor this, and all three-D modeling software.It makes things a lot easier.During the course of this tutorial,I'll also pull media from external sourcesto demonstrate how Fusion handles various file types.So, let's get started.I'm glad to have the opportunityto introduce you to Fusion 360and the exciting world of computer-aided design,manufacturing, and collaboration.

Issue:

You would like to better understand how to use Fusion 360 to create code for CNC machining and how post processing works.

Solution:

Fusion 360 can write G code (NC code) but you will need to tell the software how to cut your part by creating toolpaths in the CAM Workspace before Fusion 360 can write an NC code file. Once you have finished creating toolpaths, select the operations or the setups that you want to create NC code for. To open the Post Processor dialogue box, click the G1/G2 icon in the CAM ribbon:

Autodesk Fusion 360 For Dummies

Or right click on the selected operations and select 'Post Process':

The Post Process dialogue box allows you to specify how the NC code file is written. A post processor is JavaScript file that reads toolpaths from Fusion 360 and creates code in a language that your machine can understand. Not all machines run the same code syntax so it is important to post code with a post processor intended for your machine.

The post processor dialogue does look different between the Windows and Mac versions.

Configuration folder or Source: The configuration folder defaults to the Generic Posts folder. The default folder has standard posts for many common machines. If you can't find a post that will work for you in the included library (see Request for post processors for Fusion 360 or HSM product). To use a post processor from a different location, click the “…” button to browse and select the desired folder.
Post Configuration: This is where you select the post processor that you want to use to post NC Code. Most of the defaults are named after the machine type or the specific style of the language. Make sure that the Configuration Folder selected above is the location where your post processor is saved.
Output Folder: This defines where the NC code file will be saved. To save the NC code to a different location, click the “…” button to browse and select the desired folder. When using a Mac, you will be prompted for this folder when you hit OK.
Program Settings or Properties: These options allow you to name and comment on the program and define any options for the posted G-Code (allowHelicalMoves, useG0, preloadTool, etc…). Options will be different for different post processors.

Selecting the “Post” button in the Post Process dialogue box will create an NC code file according to your settings in the Post Process dialogue. To have your NC file open immediately to be edited or viewed, check the “Open NC file in editor” box on the Post Process dialogue. By default, the Brackets NC Editor will open your NC code. To change the default NC editor (see Changing the default external g-code editor in Fusion 360).

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