How To Save As DXF For Waterjet Plasma & Laser - Fusion 360 CAM Tutorial -

Live Stream - How do you save your Fusion part as a DXF for your Waterjet, Plasma or Laser? Well, here are my tricks. This is Autodesk Fusion 360 AND we will chat about your comments and questions.
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[@Stinngerr]

All you need is 4:50 - 6:00. Not whole 22 minutes.

[@mattmaring4080]

Glad I'm not the only one...jeez. I couldn't take it. Had to find a shorter video.

[@michaellopez263]

Thank you. Saved me a lot of time.

[@karlfimm]

There's also a free add-in for Fusion "DXF for Laser", which adds a sketch command to save a sketch as a dxf, but adjusted for kerf. Very quick and easy. In the App Store.

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Karl Fimm Thank you for watching! And great comment! Thank you

[@joshuatowers7181]

I miss you LARS!!!!

[@csufjeff]

Thanks Lars...Great stuff...Cheers Jeff

[@rbrpulling]

Thanks Lars! Missing your Live Streams.

[@walterbuso]

thank you so much, Lars

[@bluehandsvideo]

Great info Lars! Thanks!

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome :-) Thank you for watching!

[@travezripley]

Thank you, thank you Lars!!!! I'm going to show my guys this at work. Teaching them all how to do this, will save me so much time! I love you!

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome :-) Thank you for watching!

[@dubnut63]

Thank you Lars, for putting the time in for us learning at a steep curve!

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome :-)

[@RichardCournoyer]

Wow, that is so easy....wish I knew that 2 years ago.....Thanks (yet again for reading my mind) Lars.

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome :-) Thank you for watching!

[@kevCarrico]

timeline grouping! fantastic - thank you!!

[@cadcamstuff]

You got it! Best, Lars

[@1ilango1]

A real eye opener tutorial ! Connecting Fusion with other software. Keep on with such a good work.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you Ilan Goldberg

[@ethanmorris381]

LARS!!! Ive learned so much from you. YOU ARE THE S4!T!!!!!

[@KISSMYACE3203]

Thanks for the informational videos. So I haven't had a problem exporting .dxf, but I've had two local companies call me back on parts to get cut wondering what the scale was. I draw everything 1:1, and don't see any options on export, is there something I'm missing? If I upload to an online company it scales it perfectly to any dimensions I had. Edit: So basically is there a way to add a reference or is it an "error" on their end.

[@TROYOSTRANDER]

Any advice for a depth recognizing multi layered dxf export for woodworking with 2.5 axis milling?

[@Mitokafander_Production]

When i export the dxf the first way and imported the dxf into deepnest. The scaling is all messed up. Tried different units. Any idea why fusion does this?

[@tomherd4179]

Being new to this I wanted to be sure I understand what happens after the DFX file is created. If the DFX shows an outline with say a hole in the center area when the DFX file is loaded into a router, cutter,... etc. the machine would then cut the outline out around the edge and make the hole as well? I think I am getting confused about tool paths, depths, etc. and think more has to be done for it to work.

[@pn641]

Thank you .... 👍

[@dugagjindervishaj3440]

If you convert a Step file into Dxf does it change the Scale?

[@glamenz]

Is there an option in the settings in which i can choose the DXF Version? I need the DXF version AC1009 otherwise my machine will not accept it

[@philbx1]

Nice info again Lars! I should actually test this, but I assume the posted gcode is optimised by location (nesting) which is another benefit. Way back I had to write some software to sort output from Catia for an aircraft manufacturer where a vertical knife cut CF material and needed to be ordered by: 1. Mark part No. 2. Inside cuts 3. Outside cuts This also had to be optimised for each 'group' by location and although I didn't make much money, I learnt a lot!

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Phil B Thank you for watching! We could for sure find things to improve in that area of the software. I hope some of the TruNest tools will get over in Fusion soon

[@swellguyproblemsolver6350]

Yes please.

[@nnz2285]

Hi @Lars, Many thanks for the video. Could you please share the Fusion 360 file of the 3d model so that I can follow every step with the same model? I would like to explain it to my students. Having a fusion file of the model would be great.

[@turbocobra]

I actually use fusion for cad only and sheetcam for cutting, theee isn't a post available for my machine, but sure would be nice to do the nesting and tabs in fusion can and export the dxf from there!

[@kevinhembree9097]

Thanks,

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome 👍😊

[@kens3683]

My Waterjet guy told me to make sure my Dxf is saved in 1:1 scale. How do I know what the scale of my sketch and Dxf is?

[@erisi6204]

When exporting dxf files for plasma cutting, do you need to add dimensions to your sketch so the plasma software knows how big to create the parts, etc?

[@bruceeverett1037]

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[@claytonarlo8524]

@Bruce Everett Instablaster =)

[@bruceeverett1037]

@Clayton Arlo i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@bruceeverett1037]

@Clayton Arlo it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much, you really help me out !

[@claytonarlo8524]

@Bruce Everett You are welcome xD

[@fdelacou]

Love the video! Now, one thing that everybody is showing when it comes to laser cutting and cam is a single part being cut. I'm doing design in 3d with multiple bodies and want to cut them from a single sheet. I could not find an easy way to do it without having to mess with the actual layout of the bodies. I've created 3 different setups but this is not efficient because it means that there is no way to control the layout of those parts on the stock. I would really appreciate a video that shows a way to deal with that situation. Thank you!

[@thomaslum2]

Frederik Delacourt check out Caleb Kraft here on KZbin. He shows how to do that with an octopus lamp.

[@guidodallanora5973]

Hello how do I export a drawing made with 360 fusion to DXF?

[@smyffe69]

any one here who knows why im having this issue? the issue is when i go post (hypotherm plasma) the simulation works fine but my circles cut in the wrong location. about 10 mm to high. drawing is fine. just somewhere between post and cutting

[@czechbaron111]

Thanks for this tutorial. I don't understand why the function of DXF export in flatten sheet metal just doesn't work for me.

[@cadcamstuff]

Not sure why, maybe go here forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-360/ct-p/1234

[@yogapratama3653]

Hi lars how to save project cam 360

[@chrisversteeg847]

What about the export DXF inside of the flat pattern in the sheet metal environment. ?

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Chris Versteeg Thank you for watching! True, you can also use that. Best, Lars

[@thorweldinginnovations6167]

I need to point out that using the "Body" selection filter in the project window creates an additional set of lines which is near impossible to detect. This however creates a problem with the laser cutting firms as they will need to delete these additional lines before they can process the order. This video explains the differences between the selection options and how to make sure your DXF only includes the needed information: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmKtaZWsh6araq8

[@thorweldinginnovations6167]

Lars I love your videos and they have been pivotal to my learning process of Fusion 360. I also recommend your channel to everyone I know using, and learning how to use Fusion, so please do not take this the wrong way. On this particular point though, I used your advice and generated hundreds of DXF files before the laser cutting firm I use pointed this problem out to me. Before, they simply spend the time fixing my files without ever thinking it is important to share such info. I am still in the process of recreating many of these DXF files and thought it wise to produce a video clearly indicating the differences in the sketches when they are created using the different selection filters. If you feel I am overstepping my bounds, feel free to delete this, but then I suggest that you add some content to make sure other viewers do not make the same mistake.

[@maxmustermann4337]

Hey guys, I need some help please: I have designed some 2-d parts in fusion, did a contour and cncd them and now they are all slightliy too big(1 mm). It seems like they are offset, but I have already checked if multiple passes is unchecked and weather the router bit size is correct. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[@DennisJHarrisonJrHere]

Max Mustermann There is an option to calculate kerf offset in computer or controller in the cutting dialog - try swapping that.

[@maxmustermann4337]

But I there must be a way not to always type in the offset at the controller and just calculate the path correct in fusion

[@cadcamstuff]

Make sure you take a look at this video where I talk about offsetting the toolpath: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSUnXuharVjgac

[@DennisJHarrisonJrHere]

Max Mustermann , for me the trick was to set that to 'computer' and use the torchmate post to a .fgc file and then import that into the cutting program. Then fusion360 is in charge of the kerf. Hope that helps :)

[@travezripley]

Max Mustermann what machine are you using?

[@StefanPerriard]

Sometimes when I export a sketch as DXF and open it up in Adobe Illustrator the lines are not closed and curves have been generated with many points?

[@travezripley]

Stefan Perriard yeah, that happens to me alot. Use the "Pedit" command, also "purge" and "audit" this will clean up your drawing and layers

[@StefanPerriard]

Thank you Travis. Where are those commands to be found in Adobe Illustrator?

[@travezripley]

Stefan Perriard -I'm Sorry, that was for Autocad... So inside (AI) - Object - Expand, then use the Pathfinder tool also to clean some of the files up.

[@maxcox6019]

I have been trying to use fusion360 on my cnc I can't ever get it to work it always moves off and alarms out.

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi max cox Thank you for watching! Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXWsiHSnmpmqers Hope this is useful Best, Lars

[@travezripley]

Lars, how can we obtain one of those shirts?

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Travis Ripley Thank you for watching! I found this one on amazon

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

The problem is when you're make a 3d object with MANY FACES made out of different pieces and you have to create a sketch, project geometry then export as DXF for EACH AND EVERY face! It's extremely non-intuitive and exhausting! Some way to explode a body into faces or similar is what is needed.

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Steve just Steve Thank you for watching! I totally hear you. You are right. I think it is because you are converting to "old" 2D. I think dxf is older than me :-) Do you have to convert to dxf? Is there another way around it?

[@stevevandervorst9237]

hi lars, how can i put a text on a curved line

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi steve van der vorst Thank you for watching! As for now you have to place each letter seperatly. We don't have that function yet in Fusion

[@romeond]

Hello, how to machine my GCC laser via Fusion? Tnx

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Romeo Nd Thank you for watching! Honestly, I don't know that specific machine. What kind of file format does it accept?

[@romeond]

I am talking about GCC Spirit - (gccworld.com), it accept dxf as most of lasers.

[@Deo627]

please come back

[@hytti72]

In "dirty method" , why to project? I have ordered lots of parts from laser cutting company. No matter if it is sheetmetal flat, or any other surface at model workbench, i just greate new sketch on that surface and save that in DXF format, and send it to the cuttting company and they are happy with it.

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Harri Yli-Torkko Thank you for watching! I did not know that. That is pretty cool. So as long as all your geometry are laying on the same plane, creating a new sketch will project the edges when saved as a dxf. Thank you for the great comment! BEst, Lars

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

He was just double checking to make sure everything was there. The problem is when you're make a 3d object with MANY FACES made out of different pieces and you have to create a sketch, project geometry then export as DXF for EACH AND EVERY face! It's extremely non-intuitive and exhausting! Some way to explode a body into faces or similar is what is needed.

[@joseluisgonzalez2736]

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[@naveenkumargedala8948]

hi i have some dought about this can you claifie plz give email id

[@thespencerowen]

Now DFX is behind a paywall. Not available for free

[@lotinggaming5042]

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