Fusion 360 CAM Tutorial for Beginners! FF102

If you are new to CNC Machining or trying to start using Fusion 360 CAM, this how-to video tutorial showing how to get started with Fusion 360 CAM is the right place to start! Let's walk through setting up our part, selecting our CAM tool and our CAM operations to machine this part on a Tormach 440!
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Links for this video:
1/4" End Mill: bit.ly/2gmb9tH
Zane State Idea Lab: bit.ly/2utENou
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Reach us / CNC Info:
Fusion 360: dsi.fyi/3yu7Mt0
CNC & Fusion 360 Training: bit.ly/3TRHs4J
SMW Products: saundersmachineworks.com/
Speeds & Feeds: provencut.com
CNC Resources: www.nyccnc.com

[@brianarch4839]

Thanks for slowing the pace down a bit compared to your previous tutorials. Much easier to follow. Headed over to your web site now.

[@JohnHoranzy]

Thank you for sharing your expertise! Finally moving from 3D Printing with F360 to milling and CAM. I hand codded G-Code back in the 90s for my converted mini mill. Hand coding still seems simpler than learning the new software but Adaptive tool paths are the only way to cut metal with the high speed spindles on todays gantry routers.

[@Meyerwoodworks]

This is gold for someone like myself that has no experience, thanks John! Hopefully I can attend you're training one day and get a machine.

[@mohitajay69]

If i had any of my own money, I’d donate it to you John. Thankyou for establishing the website, this will turn out to be great! This is a great step ahead. Once again, appreciate all the efforts you put in to inspiring others to follow in your footsteps.

[@JoergGebhard]

Never having done anything with CAM before this was unbelievable helpful, you make it look so simple

[@waehamajeharlee890]

I am amazed at your accomplishments over the period of time I have watched your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@rowdyrager-9403]

Next week i start learning fusion 360 on my own via tutorials like this to work on a CNC mill. I'm a lathe machinist but going to learn milling now.

[@jassteowjiahee9869]

This is so awesome! And I like this including the website, the tutorials and the software. It's pretty amazing!

[@A_Tempest]

15 minutes of clear information packed content, thank you.

[@willturner1105]

great video, would be good to see this actually ran through on a machine

[@UnorthodoxFabrication]

Wonderful video! I am amazed at your accomplishments over the period of time I have watched your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@nyccnc]

Thanks!

[@antonmessina5304]

Awesome vid, I've literally just downloaded fusion 360 last night and could not get off until early hours of this morning!!! love the tips and what a great tutorial!! 🙏🙏

[@bjornnilsson8352]

Were you able to change the settings he is using in this video? Mine is locked for whatever reason :/

[@da_nk]

Getting into CNC machining for custom patches. I've been tinkering with fusion 360 and was confused why when I selected the model floor it would cut through all my other designs. This video has cleared up 80% of my confusion in fusion. Thank you so much for this video...

[@detectorguy]

Nice and easy to follow... well thought out and presented well for learning....great stuff.

[@patwicker1358]

Very timely video, I just got my home built CNC machine done and was having problems understanding some of the things you cleared up, like the heights. Wish I could give more than 1 thumbs up. Like the slower presentation.

[@colorboxstudio111]

Thanks very much! I just saw you replayed me on facebook, but then i saw your new video where you explain everything ewhat i asked for! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@adambergendorff2702]

great video, Thanks for taking your time to make it!

[@daniellooh2896]

This is awesome i am looking at this video cuz our maker space Fuse 33 in Calgary Canada got a CNC ( smithies mill) donated and I want to be a be able to help others learn with it. Thank you for helping us learn Jhon !!

[@quadtraxxx]

I’m just starting out with a CNC Mill and a CNC Lathe, and have just started to learn Fusion 360, your videos are absolutely brilliant!! Thanks for sharing!

[@bjornnilsson8352]

I am a complete noob on this and find his information very informative and valuable. Fusion 360, however, not much so as I find it is locked and I cannot make the settings he is here. Now, it is not like I paid for the SW since I am using the freebie version, but this makes it pointless to learn now.

[@bjornnilsson8352]

Finally figured out what the issue is. It cannot work with and STL file but STP work fine. FYI to anyone running into something similar.

[@GregsGarage]

Derivative toolpath!! Thanks John!

[@thomashenderson3901]

Yeah, great addition for me too.

[@RACustoms]

Thank you for your content, this knowledge is great and in a format that isn't too long.

[@doctorwoah9672]

You are a lifesaver man, i got a CAM exsm tomorrow!

[@holdendp]

Love your videos. Very concise.

[@shadowmanxyz7805]

You are Awesome! Thanks for making this so easy.

[@michaelnoland7115]

This is kinda wild. I graduated from Zane state 4 tears ago now I'm I'm finishing up my BSME and I'm still learning from Zane state material. Great school, highly recommend.

[@michaelmorris9541]

Zane State! Hell yeah, I'm in Zanesville!

[@Hal1970]

Came across this video from V1 Engineering site, love it...I'm starting on CNC and love designing on Fusion360 so I'm going to give it a go and see if I success !!! Cheers for sharing the info.

[@misupercooner]

Hows your journey going?

[@Heizenberg.]

Great video. I needed that a lot.

[@allcustomz1922]

Love that you do this you and lars christensen tought me fusion 360 and im so greatfull thank you John i hope this helps someone like you have helped me. Also tormach 440 im coming for you soon! Thanks @nyccnc

[@kracykat12]

Could you do a video finding the center of rotation on a trunnion? I really need help finding it on my haas tr160 but I can’t find any videos or information

[@marcelh8761]

great video again ! great new website ! greets from germany !

[@ConsultingjoeOnline]

Awesome video. Thanks!

[@crozwayne]

Nice work John!

[@reinierwelgemoed8171]

Awesome find for a newbie. Thanks alot. Your earned a subscribe.

[@tumayozyazici1154]

Great work. Thanks!

[@southernjoes8372]

Excellent information, thanks on the multiple pass explanation

[@MRTYREMULISHA]

Nice video John,i am starting of in cad/cam and wondered if there was a program that would run on a older 2009 mac that would be good to get started and dip my toes in the water or is it better for me to just update my PC and us fusion 360 from a learning stand point ?

[@AVSIT1]

Great tips for a fairly new user to Fusion360!

[@prathamshah2013]

Hey ! Brother the cam path prepared can directly be loaded onto milling or CNC ?

[@Dark_Phoinix]

HI , can you make a playlist of cam tutorial?

[@BenchdogsUK]

Would be great to see a video on how you set up your tools for fusion. What vital info is req and what is not.

[@philipdhiatt]

Thanks, very helpful.

[@airgunningyup]

how do I get my z indicator facing up?? ive tried to no avail.

[@21design_eu]

thanks for all the info

[@sashakazunin181]

thx alot dude. But i cant see flutes for wood ? and btw so there is no free Libraries ?? only pro mode ?

[@sonofsun4]

I would like to know the following: in case of very tough alloyed steel material, the step-over of the cutter in each successive pass would be too much for the tool. Can you change the step-over-either increase or decrease.?

[@darranedmundson1505]

John, a beginner question but why wouldn't you position the model at the bottom of the stock so you don't have "face" the back of the part once you have completed the cavity work shown and milled the sides down to the correct wall thickness?

[@AppleAssassin]

Fantastic video!

[@jeromedupont8994]

Very cool video, but I have an issue the mill is dragging my stock when starting the path, I tried to lift before starting, that works! But sometimes same issue at the end of the path and I don't know why.... Any ideas. Thank you

[@frankdearr2772]

Great video, thanks 👍

[@airgunningyup]

how did you select the floor of the pocket ?

[@markingmakes]

man you are a great teacher!

[@rbsdesigns8218]

Please I need to learn how to make injection molds for shoes using fusion 360... Currently designing but can't Design the mold

[@ayushtyagi9185]

great tutorial!!

[@lisalotravels]

Well explained!

[@manfredweberhofer6433]

Hey I got a question about the finishing pass you do. Does it post with g41? Or does it take zenter tool?

[@MrProsoft]

Im looking for fusion 360 relative coordinates generation (g91). Is it able to generate this? Do you know some postprocessor i can take a look?

[@tera360.]

Awesome .Thanks

[@justinberdell7517]

I'm new to cnc. I have an aluminum part that has a 2D pocket with a hole at the bottom out the bottom of the part. Should I bore the hole and then clear the pocket, or should I clear the pocket and then bore the hole?

[@AhmadRaza-yw8vs]

That's great helpful for us thnx to you

[@thomasheisler]

with all the updates to fusion, could you revisit this, if its not to much trouble?

[@INWondeR]

Tried this entire video on a simple program, but when running the program on my new SYIL X7, offset is set on top of the material in G54, but somehow my facemill, takes NO material during facing off. Haven't run the entire program yet, only because I'm very careful trying to do first cuts on my brand new machine. :) But why does it take any material during facing?

[@xTheDuffmanx]

Very helpful!

[@biggerweld174]

Great video.

[@turdbowlflowing3977]

Awesome

[@Homesteading_engineer]

Fusion 360 is such a powerful tool. Most people just use it for CAD I figure, they don't even realize how much is under the hood. The CAM functionalities are insane.

[@shwetapatil1299]

Hello,how to make sharp corner of square?

[@erichhufschmid74]

great video

[@arbjful]

How does one prevent the tool from hitting the tool holders , is there a way to fence off the areas? The problem is my parts are small, and the are held by t clamps, ideally I would prefer the top and the sides to be exposed completely for milling, but this is not possible with t clamps

[@trungvothanh293]

good job!!!

[@williammatthews-dz4pz]

do the arrows have to point in the direction of the tool path

[@CraigHollabaugh]

Thanks

[@ley90]

there is no drill for wood in the 2d-face-tool

[@justinkulunkle9992]

What happens if there is no cam option under model?

[@swaggybryce1651]

did you make the audio book for animal farm?

[@Mass2269]

I'm very new to machining and have no idea about CAM, but i have a question: Can i use Fusion 360 as a Cad/Cam software in a Mazak SQT 28M - Mazatrol T32-3? Can someone explain me how i can do that?

[@user-ye2qd8lz3y]

does this software works whit 4 axes or Rotary axe I would apreiate a Answer

[@joegary3079]

are yall a lean company. when I heard pay it forward it made me think of it and also nice to find a shop willing to offer info. thanks for the tips

[@k4x4map46]

excellent

[@patrickwasp]

does fusion cam support 6 axis robot arms?

[@AhmadRaza-yw8vs]

Can you please make a video through using cam in solidwork..

[@azlanqshahshah8765]

may i download for offline study

[@iceman1982one]

Hey , melted chip is because no inner cooling or more then 2 spiral on machine with 10000 rpm . Of course feed per edge is also to small . You have to get rid off heat in chip . This is a main rule in milling processes . Heat mainly goes to chip 70 % depends material , but , stainless steel is common example .

[@syahmiekamaruddin2148]

Is there a way to export the simulation to a video?

[@roboticol6280]

I am not really a CAM guy but I think it's cool when you just watch a thick needle transforming a cube into an art

[@MrGettinlate]

I couldn't help noticing you recommended setting depth of cut to 200% of tool diameter. Doing so will ultimately cause you to wear out the bottom 200% of your endmill. One of the big advantages that I saw when High Speed machining became available, was the ability to use the full length of the cutter. You just have to adjust the feed rate and amount of engagement. I've never used anything as aggressive as 20% unless it was a stub length endmill with a fairly shallow depth of cut. I usually run about 5-10% engagement, depending on how tiny or robust the endmill is; then crank the feed rate for efficiency.

[@rockettone641]

I'm just starting get into Programming just had quick concern. I have a MacBook pro 2.8 GHz Quad Core Intel i7 /16GB 2133 MHz /Graphics 655 1536 MB. Can I use this for Fusion 360 or Mastercam or would I need to get a gaming laptop or PC? I'm currently looking get into college & get certification in Machine Technology but before I head in that route I want try this out see if it works. Im 24 years old been working machine shop 6 years 2 recent ones been doing Set/ups so I think I'm ready for next step. Any input would help out, Thanks again ✌

[@MouldyGuitars]

Great video again. Could you please do one covering machine on two sides (top and bottom of a part. Mainly after the "gotchas" for the heights like the model "TOP" becomes the model "bottom" when you flip it over. What are the best practices for machining on tow sides?? Thanks

[@nyccnc]

YES!

[@MouldyGuitars]

Great thank. Actually your next video that pops up kind of covers it ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWjFpmeAqrV2lZo ) but it does a top and a side. and you seem to be able to use "model top" even though the model is on its side. With my newby experience and trying to do a top to bottom flip, my heights got messed up and the tool plunged to full depth as it travelled to start the first cut. I managed to fix it but not sure I did it in an ideal way so look forward to your video.

[@hurttech7593]

Can't wait!

[@markkeown9532]

I think you were using SolidWorks CAD/CAM - why change to Autodesk fusion?

[@jamesbarratt593]

Well that was mind boggling as I have never watched anything cam before. or maybe I have once. Getting past first thirty days of learning fusion 360 design and figured try learning some cam for when my router table comes. Exciting shit. Anyway, not put off by this guy. Far from it. I will keep watching his videos and one day the cam thing will click. awesome.

[@jasoncorosanite819]

Please do some more beginner videos!!!

[@EmpoweredPercussion]

Man, thought roughter pathing would be easier. I'm pretty new to fusion 360 though so I will try to persevere.

[@tf1977sled]

Gave up on fusion360/autodesk posted on there forums to ask for a post program for anilam crusader m and all of it was just erased and ignored horrendous customer service. I don’t understand what they have against Anilam or old controllers. I loved fusion untill this. Good luck

[@grahamfrench340]

Is there a way of putting in your own tool sizes? I'm finding scrolling through a very limited list is wasting a lot of time.

[@vannwellmon7729]

Yes, you can create custom tools.

[@grahamfrench340]

@@vannwellmon7729 Thanks, Yes I found it!

[@deppattuo959]

You used a roughing strategy (adaptive 2D) and left zero stock on the floor. The swirl marks from the adaptive looks terrible as a finish. How do you make the 2D contour finish the floor?

[@akzorz9197]

I'm assuming you have figured this out, but for those wondering, you would do almost what he did, but the opposite and use the pocket tool and have it cut down 1 thousandth of an inch or so with your finishing tool.

[@artancuri578]

I like this profession but i dont understand,those drawings who is resposenbale? I mean the worker who should work in the machine or somebody else

[@mohanaddanki3590]

What is CAM, help me

[@StevieFlynn]

Great video but I wish we could move on from inches.

[@homeinspectingwithjohnhans4250]

I would like to know what settings you used to achieve the wire frame transparent model that is shown at kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqDCdJKEga1oqdk (Time stamp 8:33). I am unable to replicate the wire frame model. Has Fusion 360 changed since this video was made?

[@cnchunter1747]

👍👍👍👍👍