Fusion 360 CAM tutorial for CNC beginners | How to

In today’s video today we cover how to cut more complex shapes on your CNC using fusion 360. Thanks Inventables for sponsoring this video. You can do cool stuff like curves, slopes, and complex layers, even if you’re a beginner! 👇 helpful links and time-stamps below! 👇
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TIMESTAMPS
0:37 Types of cuts
1:08 Process overview
2:00 CAM
2:29 CAM - setup
2:41 CAM - setup - stock tab (material)
3:14 CAM - setup - setup tab (orientation and zero)
4:07 CAM - tools
4:11 CAM - tools - cloud libraries
4:21 CAM - tools - add new tool
4:38 CAM - tools - speeds and feeds
5:21 CAM - toolpaths
5:39 CAM - toolpaths - passes we use
6:28 CAM - toolpaths - customize toolpath
6:36 CAM - toolpaths - customize toolpath - tool tab
6:43 CAM - toolpaths - customize toolpath - geometry tab
7:35 CAM - toolpaths - customize toolpath - heights tab
7:42 CAM - toolpaths - customize toolpath - passes tab
8:31 CAM - toolpaths - customize toolpath - linking tab
8:51 G-code
9:42 Machine Controller
9:58 Carve!
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There are 3 different types of carving a CNC can do: outlines and flat surfaces are the most comment, but you can also get complex 3D shapes like curves, slopes, and very detailed layers. With Fusion 360, you can do the complex shapes, and we’ll walk you through how to do that today.
We’ll start with an overview. Generally speaking, the steps to doing this are: 1) CAD, 2) CAM (comprised of details for your setup, tool, and tool path), 3) G-Code, 4) Machine Controller, 5) CNC.
We’ll skip over CAD because that’s a whole tutorial on its own, and we’ll jump straight into CAM. CAM is basically showing the CNC how to carve your model out of your stock material. But Fusion 360 can’t read your mind, so you have to input all this information. Open your model in Fusion and click on the CAM tab. You’ll start by creating a new setup. This is where you’ll define 1) what the raw material is, 2) how your model is oriented, and 3) what you want to end up with.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

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[@11danzizzle11]

You know it's a great tutorial when you watch the whole thing and you don't even have a CNC carver. Keep up the amazing work!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Dan G thank you!! That's a huge compliment, we really appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave us a comment 😊😊

[@mpilosov]

hahaha right?! though now when you find yourself with a chance to access one, you have a starting place to approach it from! Otherwise chances are you would be like "that thing looks scary and dangerous." lol

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Mad Liberation we definitely hope to make CNCs (well, lots of stuff related to making) seem less scary!

[@autumnbonavita2326]

Same

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Hey y'all! One additional quick tip: we recommend conventional (as opposed to climb) milling for machines like the x-carve or carvey (found in passes tab). Also, if there's enough interest, we could do a KZbin Live walk-through of the process start-to-finish, answering questions along the way. Let us know if that's something you'd want, and if enough people are down, we're down! -E&K

[@johnr.harrington7563]

EvanAndKatelyn I am down! I just purchased my X-Carve and am in the process of learning Fusion 360.

[@justcruisin109]

Would love to see more of the process. Thanks for the CAM tutorial.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

justcruisin109 neat! If we get enough interest we can do the live thing 👍 In the meantime, there is more detail in the written tutorial that we linkes to in the description

[@WoodworkingEngineering]

+1

[@onebeartoe]

Complete (but really interested) noob here. I think this video was really good at giving insight about the workflow y'all use. What I really wanted to see is how, from the last shot in this video where model is still on the carve bed, is the model removed from the bed. To me, it looked like it was still connected to the stock. Is the model still connected to the stock at the end of the carve job?

[@MacPennington]

I finished my CNC build last fall, just in time to make everyone signs for Christmas. They were a big hit, but now I'm ready for some 3D or at least 2.5 D and Fusion 360 ! It's been a little more than two years since you made this video and Fusion 360 has changed names and locations of things you point out in your video - so that adds to the challenge. You make it look so easy - Wish me luck!

[@ssconeson1189]

This was a fantastic tutorial! The CAM stuff in fusion was SUPER intimidating after only using easel for things so far, but you guys broke it down clearly and it seems way more doable :)

[@CafeNFTs]

Thank you for the great content! Doing a ton of research on cnc and 3D printers when we, wifey and I, stumbled upon one of your videos. Great stuff! Learned a bunch.

[@tayd3ll399]

I just bought a cnc and i was just searching around for some good tutorials for making my models/whatever they are called. I have been familiar with 3d printing for a while and thought why not do woodworking with the cnc so i use fusion 360 some.. and can i tell you how OVERLY excited i was when i found this EvanAndKatelyn video... Super hype!

[@harldave9850]

Wow. Out of the hundreds of videos I've watched, this was the most lay men's video I've seen for a total and I do mean total newbie. You have a subscriber

[@barefootlyrooted]

I really like how you illustrated you're entire workflow. It helped pull some concepts together!

[@printyourenvironment]

Saw you guys tease this on Instagram and have been patiently waiting for the upload, tutorial did not disappoint, thank you guys so much! Exactly what I needed :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks for being patient! This one took us a lot longer than most videos but we're glad we put in the time that we did :)

[@tocov]

Man I don't own a CNC machine and have never even been in close proximity to one, but I found this video very enjoyable and informative. Way to go guys.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

AWESOME! That's just what we were hoping for and it's a great compliment, thanks!

[@shyowl3453]

if you are inclined to spend time building it and learning the differences you could try getting a mpcnc, its about 700-800$ which is quite a bit cheaper than a premade one (at least any ive found of a reasonable size), however it does have limitations due to the materials but for wood its a more budget friendly option that with some love can be upgraded as time and money provide, if you have the funds though ive seen a ton of positive reviews for the X-carve so if you wanted to dive into it that would be a decent option

[@michaelnessim]

Your video is exactly what I was looking for, and the content, quality, and speed are exceptional. Well well done. I normally don't subscribe unless absolutely need to but I had to like and subscribe to support you guys and because I would absolutely love to see other videos from you two. Thank you so much, you're awesome. Keep up the good work.

[@ralphpizzo5375]

Hey. I'm enjoying the fun and encouraging nature of your channel. I'm just entering the world of cnc. This video is inspiring in the sense it's taking the overwhelming learning curve and breaking it down to simple step by step procedures. Thanks and keep up the awesome videos.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Aww thanks so much Ralph, that makes our day!! Definitely took the two of us to do that. We bounced ideas back and forth a ton and since I have some experience with it and Katelyn was new to CNC and CAM it really worked out well. Have like... 5 videos part way done right now but feel like we're finally catching up to the curve and can't wait to share more! - E

[@punishedprops]

Wonderful tutorial you guys!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! It was a labor of love but we're proud of how it shaped up! Already have some props we might want to carve, but realllly need to step up our painting game. A painting booth is on our project ideas list, a compressed air sprayer is on our shopping list, and a lot of your videos are on our to watch list lol :D

[@gaudywidget]

Ive had the Xcarve for almost a year and just carved my first relief carving from watching this video! Thanks guys and keep it up!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Ah that's so awesome to hear! Thank you!

[@udomorgenstern]

nice tutorial... i just wish I had finished my cnc machine already, but since I binge watched you channel I decided to build the casing for the electronics out of resin instead of plain 3d printing it. Still after the resin-time and everything is in place your video will come in handy for sure

[@alexmartir8220]

You guys are so awesome. Great chemistry between you two, and really instructive/funny videos. Make more!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

❤️😁

[@WorksbySolo]

Hi guys! Happy New Year! Great tutorial! (I can tell that took quite a bit of effort to produce!) I found several good pieces of information regarding CAM in Fusion 360. Although I have a few years experience with my CNC using RhinoCAM, I’m currently learning Fusion 360. So, thank you for the helpful tips!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Hey Bernie! Happy new year to you too :D Nice that makes us super happy because we were trying to hit a broad range of skills and you're really good with CNC stuff! DEFINITELY a fan of Fusion 360. Each piece of software has it's quirks and things I'd like to change but think it's probably my fav right now. Wish they handled joints (or mates) a little different but it's a small thing

[@Poolboy28560]

"The devil is in the details" You apologized for the screen shots but it was within those shots and your dialog that I learned about "additional offset". I have been fighting the cutter not going to the base of the part for some time and couldn't find out why. You saved me! Thank you for the screenshots and the step by step to understand why I was having an issue that most would see as "elementary".

[@furthernorthfab]

Thanks, guys. This is great! You can really unlock the capabilities of a CNC like the XCARVE once you figure out CAM

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Totally agree! It's what we were most excited about when we got our CNC and think it's often worth the deeper dive to get the fine control over your CNC. Once we had it figured out we knew we had to share it with as many people as we can :)

[@furthernorthfab]

EvanAndKatelyn I need to commitment more time to learning Fusion360. Glad you shared.

[@paulsullivan649]

This video was SUPER helpful at getting the basics in. Thank you SO much for this!

[@retiredtom1654]

You two make a great video. I watched several videos, but most left unanswered questions. Thanks!

[@paulmckinney6147]

You guys are awesome, you helped me cut parts I designed in fusion but didn’t think I could cam-gcode to my machine. Thank you thank you 🙏!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

that's awesome! thank you!

[@JimValentine]

All I have to say is THANK YOU! This got me over the hump going from model to cam. Tool paths now make sense.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

That makes us to happy to hear! Good luck!

[@riccardocovassin486]

I'm a newbie on CNC cam world but this tutorial helped me a lot! I learned lot of new things, made mistakes but now all work better! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

So glad it helped!

[@Chris-de7tv]

This really helped me produce my first Fusion based project. Thanks for the video :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Max Heazlewood yay! So glad we could help!

[@MrCorobox]

Omg I just bumped into your tutorial and you two are so cute and clever! Thank you ❤

[@AdamOravetz]

That was by far the easiest explanation of CAM I have found so far. Thanks!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

[@doubleV4]

super good tutorial! I've owned cnc for +5 years but just recently got it to my garage (used to have it where I worked) now need to but it to good work! like your style!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

WOOO! Thanks so much! They are pretty mesmerizing to watch while the run don't you think?

[@doubleV4]

Yes they are, and I don't even have one of those fancy dust extractors which you have... even thou it seems it has something against Evan :D

[@FabReyesMecha]

Thank you for the tutorial. I really liked your style for explaining things: First you explain the concept without showing how to do it, and then you show step by step how to do it. Very few people explain things like this, making the explanations sometimes tedious.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! We came at it from a combination of someone very comfortable in 3D programs (Evan) and someone just learning them (Katelyn) so I think that helped us present it in what we hope is an easier to digest way!

[@retiredtom1654]

Thanks for your helpful information. I'm still trying to select a program to use as there are so many. Your smiles are infectious. I smile through most of your information... Thanks!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Glad the information here helped you out!

[@mmmmmmm8706]

Why didn't I watch this earlier? Wow, I like Kevin. Great job, you're a great team! Would love to see more like this.

[@lqqkout8214]

Resin time is great and the more active build processes are easier to make a storyline for, but I've gotta say that I was happy to see an E&K video when starting to learn more about CAM and CNC routers. It was also wild not to see my name amongst the patrons... it's been a lonnnng time since that's happened :)

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great explaining! I'm quite impressed with how smooth Kevin was straight out of the machine!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Bruce A. Ulrich thank you! That last pass we did, at first when it was running we thought it was air carving bc we couldn't see any dust coming off. Then we realized it was just a suuuuuuuupee fine later coming off. We can thank that for the nice finish!

[@zefypissaki8524]

Hats off to both you for this great tutorial🙌🏻

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

WOOOOO!! Thanks so much. I wasn't wearing a hat but I took off my hoodie

[@johnosborne3187]

Great lesson!!! It was EXACTLY what I was looking for!

[@joecnc3341]

Great work Evan & Katelyn! I am amazed at how the Fusion 360 interface has changed (and actually - it's not for the better - the old interfaces were nicer.) You should maybe consider doing a re-make with the latest interface.

[@brickdaddiy]

This is some next level tutorial action you’ve got going on. Your videos just keep getting better and better!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much Donovan! It was definitely hard balancing the technical with the entertainment so we're super relieved that it seems to be right lol :P

[@ChunkySteveo]

I need to build my MPCNC and get into CAM, looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for another great video!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

CAM opens up a lot of doors in terms of what you can do. Good luck!

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

That is really cool. I have been impressed with computers controlling machines ever since I saw the first one about 30 years ago. My son and I keep discussing building a CNC router, but we would have to be able to cut steel with it and we don't really have the room. We have also discussed adding CNC to one of the mills. We built a 4'x9' CNC plasma table a couple of years ago. It will cut 1/2" thick steel with plasma and 1"+ with oxy'acetylene. We recently built in the capability to rotate and cut up to 6" pipe.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

CNCs are super impressive and can open so many possibilities - that's awesome that you made a plasma table!

[@kumarrohitsoin]

You Guys Are Awesome! Learning went from boring to 'FUN' with you guys.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to us!

[@ventonbros]

I felt compelled to add this to my saved videos so I can watch this multiple times. My cnc is arriving tomorrow

[@DanteNava]

Really liked this video, I've been wanting to get a CNC at some point and been watching you guys for a while now. It's too bad this type of thing wasn't more popular, you're really good at asplaining this kinds of stuff!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Every now and then we'll live stream some 3D modeling and we do explaining there while we chat with folks ( twitch.tv/evanandkatelyn )

[@DanteNava]

@@EvanAndKatelyn JUST recently started following you on Twitch

[@georgikrastev]

I am quite uncertain which is the cutest - Kevin, the cat or you guys as a couple. Whichever it is, this is an amazing and helpful video. And it is highly appreciated by a CNC total noob such as me.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Haha thank you!

[@thandekampofu8470]

i don;t have any of these types of machines so i just look at this video as an informative one so thank you i guess you do learn something new everyday:)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

YAYY! That's what we were hoping to do, make it interesting enough for people who don't have a CNC but informative enough for those who do. We've been so buried in this video it was hard to see if that's what we made but really glad to hear :D

[@maximilian0987654321]

Love this video. Thank you so much!

[@geoffburns]

Awesome tutorial! Honestly, the best tutorial I've seen, ever! Great job!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Wow, thank you! Glad you like it!

[@DoItProjects]

That's some great tutorial-ing guys. I love the breakdown of phases of the whole process. Very comprehensive and informative. That accompanied by your charm; it's no wonder your channel has grown so fast ;) Keep it coming!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Do It thank you so much! We definitely put a lot of extra time and effort into this one to try to break down an often-intimidating process. We appreciate the kind words and encouragement!

[@not_riley]

I don't know who those deranged people are that gave you guys 111 dislikes, because this is the most helpful guide i've come across for getting started with my cnc. There was a section where i was a bit lost around the management of the cuts (the 3d adaptive clearing), but that's mainly because I'm working with a simple 2d cut. I eventually got it. Again, this is the best guide for beginning with cnc's on youtube. Thank you.

[@DesktopMakes]

Nice job guys! Very in depth but concise at the same time. Well done!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you so much!

[@mr.frogman9939]

This was a really great tutorial! I haven't done really any cam yet, but I have been meaning to. Also, now you should design and 3D print Kevin a body :D

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much! Go for it, CAM is fun and pretty addicting :D also printing Kevin a body would be hilarious!

[@floydkershner6591]

This is an excellent Video for the person just getting started. I would like to see it updated to the current version of fusion.

[@wint3rsmith42]

very helpful, ive just started with fusion 360 and wasnt sure where i was going with it.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Yay so glad to hear it!!

[@congruewoodworks1474]

Thank you for this video. I have an OX CNC waiting to be assembled, this video helps with the software part. Plus you guys have awesome chemistry. Edit: Subscribed :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Congrue Woodworks thank you! The software (and assembly!) can be a little intimidating, so happy to help in any way we can. And thank you for the sub! Happy to have you in our little corner of KZbin 😊😊

[@xyphn3910]

Love the editing in the video! You guys make awesome videos :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much Xyphn!! We certainly try to make awesome videos so nice comments like yours make us happy :D

[@WoodworkingEngineering]

Thanks for this tutorial, it's awesome! I'm designing and building my own CNC, so your explanation and tips are very very very useful :D

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Woodworking Engineering thank you! That's a big tast, good luck with the design and build! 👍👍

[@RobertEchten]

Awesome. So timely. I plan to finish construction of my XCarve today :-)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Awesome indeed!! It's a great feeling when you have your first carve going and the machine is just moving on it's own! Have fun :)

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really awesome E&K! 👍👍 You made everything a lot more understandable and gave me enough confidence that if I had the equipment I could make Kevin a third cousin from NY named Anthony 😁 .... Also, thanks for the tips! 💡💡👊👊

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Fred McIntyre thank you Fred, that's a big compliment! Haha Anthony sounds like a character 😉

[@beeleywood7796]

I could watch this type of video all day. Such an easy way of showing us noobs. More please

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Glad you like it!

[@yellowmuginc]

E&K What a wonderful comprehensive tutorial!!!!! Thank you sooooo much!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@JTWoodworks]

Thanks guys!! This was very helpful and I need to watch it a couple more times as well as look at the written article. Will you be doing a CAD tutorial in the future? I know there's plenty out there but I like how you guys present it. Thanks again!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!! Yes the written article is a good partner to the video. We might do a CAD tutorial too if there's enough interest out there!

[@Demoni696]

Great primer for CAM in Fusion. Simply explained and easy to understand!!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!!

[@gallagherchannel]

This is such a great intro video for noobs, you guys! Well done (as usual)!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

thank you! happy to help!

[@scootersworkbench6347]

Great stuff. Thanks for adding the info about the tabs. :)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks for suggesting that we do, it was great feedback! :D

[@oojagapivy]

This was great. Just delving into Fusion 360 and looking forward to learning CAM. Gotta know it if you need to teach it.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks! Glad we were able to help :) Good luck!

[@dr.diggle5157]

This video is so in-depth while be so quick and entertaining that I literally can watch this whilst sleeping

[@JAvO1994]

Great video! Thanks

[@danthefireman5229]

Could you go over the new fusion 360 start to finish. Also could you go over putting lettering on things. Thanks

[@neilpike6758]

the bump bump muzak is a spoiler, good video and narration

[@kevinparsons7682]

Just found your channel and love it! As a fellow Kevin, I approve 👍

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

hello Kevin and thank you!

[@JuanJoseMartinezGuerrero]

Wow this is the perfect kind of "beginners" video i've ever seen, SUSBCRIBED!

[@mpilosov]

excellent job! you guys integrated the patreon feedback wonderfully!!! I totally feel like I could follow along! One of your best videos yet! MOAR LYK DIS PLZ!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Yayyy that is awesome, so glad to hear it :D Will do, I think we really learned a lot while making this video, though I feel like that every time lol

[@mpilosov]

Looking around youtube, there's definitely a need for content of this production quality for topics like these. So few have this combination of pacing, hd footage, screenshots, and a how-to guide.

[@cadcamstuff]

Awesome Job!!! :-)

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much Lars, still so much to learn but it's been a ton of fun! I've shared Fusion 360 with a few professional machinists and programmers and they can't believe what it can do. Thank you guys for making this accessible to so many people! -E

[@ScottMoyse]

Lars Christensen they're better than you Lars! 😉

[@larsjongen4756]

Cool tutorial Katelyn and Evan! Do you have a tutorial somewhere that shows how to get the wasteboard/fixture 3D model in the CNC workspace?

[@TommyKronholm]

Awesome guys. I’ve just started learning Fusion so nice to see what the steps are after the design process. I really want a cnc now!!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Tommy Kronholm thank you! And that's super exciting, theres a lot you can do with Fusion. Especially with a CNC which you should totally get! We've been trying to think of more and more ways to use the CNCs as part of our side business selling products so that we can share various ways people can use them to pay for themselves

[@TommyKronholm]

EvanAndKatelyn I’m putting money aside right now for one! First thing I’d use it for is sign writing stencils. Have you thought about creating eyes and a mouth for Kevin? Maybe made from a coloured acrylic which could be glued in? This could be an example of component manufacture and assembly possibilities?

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Tommy Kronholm we hadn't thought about that but that would be cool! Excited to try more material mixing like that now that we have a way to super accurately cut multiple types of materials. We have a video coming up where we make a cheeseboard with walnut and corian and we get a super perfect fit, it's so satisfying

[@TommyKronholm]

EvanAndKatelyn It would have to be a glow in the dark material for Kevin 😀 The cool thing is you’ll already have the hole dimensions, it’s just a case of creating the new parts in Fusion and carving them out. I see a future where a cnc and 3D Printer work together in creating some awesome products. I’ll keep an eye out for the video guys!

[@benmail128]

Well done! Thanks!

[@vedantbarje134]

Loved this ❤! Would love to see the 3D modeling part of Kevin. I generally only 3D model my projects as I don't have any CNC but would love to own one at some point.Great video👍.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Sweet!! Thanks so much! We're actually thinking of doing a live event showing the whole process from start to finish so make sure you have notifications on to catch it. We'll also announce it on our socials too :D

[@joshgibb04]

Did you end up doing a live modeling?

[@servanttofriend8481]

Evan, you're a my long-lost best friend, if you're into drones. Thanks for making this video, guys. Good stuff, again!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

He does like drones! 🙂🙂

[@servanttofriend8481]

@@EvanAndKatelyn - Choice! Bro-nnection confirmed...Tell Evan, the key to the super-secret man-fort is underneath the flower-pot behind the tool-shed, to the left of the Porsche. You're pretty rad too, Katelyn. It's a Crew-nnection, if you know a martial-art, or have experience with lasers! ;)

[@mineralhillsworkshop5275]

Thank you so much. You guys are awesome. Love your videos.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Mineral Hills Workshop thank you! Happy to help the community out in any way we can 😁

[@RyanNiemer]

Great video. I'm planning on getting an X-Carve soon, and I'm trying to wrap my head around Fusion 360 and Easel beforehand.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! If you haven't already, we'd recommend playing in fusion and easel first and creating a couple starter designs - that way you have a project to start with 😁😁

[@RyanNiemer]

EvanAndKatelyn I’ve designed a couple Easel projects, taking a little longer to get something in Fusion lol

[@FullyFazed]

I don't even have a carver, but I just love watching your videos. P.s. I love Kevin

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+FullyFazed that's a big compliment then! Kevin says hi 😀

[@FullyFazed]

EvanAndKatelyn :D love you guys :D

[@thedarkhal5]

i follow this chanel for a few years just for the funny videos, im so glad to find a tutorial of you two now i need to understand how the f i can use this thing xddd

[@edoardociavatti5415]

thank you for your clear demonstration! Just a question, if I got a mill with specif tools, How can I create a post processor or make Fusion cam recognise it? Thanks a lot

[@ask.q]

Nice video! Really helped me understand the process and how to ready files for our router! Thanks heaps!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful 😁

[@ask.q]

EvanAndKatelyn I did. I’m currently trying to figure out the best and easiest way on how to get something on the router so I can pass this on to some youth at a space I work at so this is really helping!

[@RCW-Designs]

Great video guys. I'm downloading a few free CAD/CAM programs to get used to the learning curve there before I purchase the machine. Great walk through. Definitely sign me up as someone who would love to see a more in depth video as well.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Rowland Custom Woodworking that sounds like a smart plan! That way when you get the machine you can start rolling right out of the gate 👍👍

[@RCW-Designs]

EvanAndKatelyn let's hope the plan works lol.

[@coreyward]

This is a _really_ great overview. Very useful!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks Corey! Glad you found it helpful!

[@dmenatianart]

Another great video and easy to follow video guys!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Phew, such a relief to hear that lol. We've been buried so far into this video it was hard to view it from the outside to see if it made sense :D

[@hacklabdesign]

Really great learning video guys! You’re both super sweet.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!

[@madhatterfpv80]

Well my wife and I just subscribed! She wants an X-carve and I’m loving this video! I have a bit of experience in Fusion 360 since I work with 3D printers. I’d love a more in-depth Fusion360 tutorial. In the comments you guys answered what I’ve been trying to find! Can the X-Carve handle 3D like this. Just realized that it’s not the machine it’s the software used! So we’ll be purchasing our X-carve tonight! Thank you!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Yes the X-Carve can do the same things in 3D like this 😁

[@CCcummins]

I know this is 3 years old and you guys probably won't see this but you should totally bring Kevin into your streams and throw back to this video since we are the Kevins. :D Is so cute!

[@agentred8732]

Super awesome video, kids! Liked and subscribed! Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Red Agent thank you! Glad you found our little corner of KZbin! 😊

[@DanGamble]

Awesome workflow insight. Thanks so very much you crazy lovely people.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

+Dan Gamble haha, thank you so much!

[@yousifdelvalle4162]

is there a way to make a virtual version of the work area in fusion so you know where to position your material?

[@shaunm2208]

Thank you just what i needed ...

[@gitaramaker101]

Hi I'm a new subscriber on your channel and I'm learning a lot. Thanks for this tutorial, will be watching more 😊

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you for subscribing! So glad you're liking the channel 😁

[@666Azmodan666]

I set the bottom 0 as always, in this way I have one Gcode and I process the material from two sides (gives a pause before the other side and turns it manually) It comes out perfectly. I set the control program so that it always retracts the tool when turning it on, only then it goes sideways so it doesn't hit anything (it moves back so high that the frame itself hangs on it a bit lower).

[@leggo0]

Absolutely amazing video!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it!

[@MultiTom1956]

Loved watching guys! Kevin looks more handsome in 3D haha! Thanks guys

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you! Haha Kevin is a pretty handsome fella

[@MultiTom1956]

Indeed he is:-)

[@Hoss_1966]

great tutorial, very well put together, thanks!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thank you!

[@AndyCPugh]

This is really useful! Thanks!

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Thanks so much Andy :D