Making Your CAM Journey Easier with Fusion 360: Learn the basics of turning, milling, laser cutting, and 3D printing

by Fabrizio Cimò

Overview

Downloading a piece of 3D software and shaping concepts and ideas is quite easy. However, designing feasible and cost-effective real parts from 3D models can be challenging with traditional production technologies, or even additive manufacturing. This book will give you the know-how and skills to develop your projects from ideas to physical products, and overcome these obstacles.
In ‘Making Your CAM Journey Easier with Fusion 360’, you'll discover how to set up a CAM program, pick the right tool, and optimize production. You'll learn the pros and cons of different production technologies, including turning, milling, laser cutting, and 3D printing, and understand how to choose the best option based on your needs. You’ll also explore the important computer-aided manufacturing tools that Fusion 360 offers through the use of examples and best practices.
By the end of this book, you’ll understand the potential issues and drawbacks of different design components and apply workarounds to avoid design flaws.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781804614594
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	03/17/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	464
File size:	32 MB
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About the Author

Fabrizio Cimò is an Italian engineer who has always had a passion for the world of 3D graphics and design. During his first degree in industrial design, he started uploading video lessons covering 3D modeling tools such as Rhinoceros, Blender, and Fusion 360 on his YouTube channel. Sometime later, Autodesk noticed his work and asked him to keep promoting Fusion 360 as an official student ambassador. During this time, he also joined Dynamis PRC, a racing team from Milano PT competing in the Formula SAE championship; thanks to this experience and his avid curiosity, he improved his knowledge of the manufacturing world. Today, Fabrizio works as a machine designer for an important company in the laser-cutting sector.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with Turning and Its Tools
2. Handling Part Setup for Turning
3. Discovering the Tool Library and Custom Tools
4. Implementing Our First Turning Operation
5. Discovering More Turning Strategies
6. Getting Started with Milling and Its Tools
7. Optimizing the Shape of Milled Parts to Avoid Design Flaws
8. Part Handling and Part Setup for Milling
9. Implementing Our First Milling Operations
10. Machining the Second Placement
11. Getting Started with Laser Cutting
12. Nesting Parts for Laser Cutting
13. Creating Our First Laser Cutting Operation
14. Getting Started with Additive Manufacturing
15. Managing the Limitations of FDM Printers
16. Printing Our First Part
17. Understanding Advanced Printing Settings
18. Quiz