How to Use Fusion360 CAM
Tool Library
We have a variety of tools that we have tested the spindle speeds and feed rates for. Download our library here. Instructions for importing tool libraries can be found here. Or use the table for creating your own tools.
| Tool | Spindle Speed | Chip load per tooth | Linear Feedrate | Ramp Feedrate | Plunge Feedrate | Surface Speed | Stepdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" - 3 Flute - Flat End Mill | 24,000 RPM | 0.0021 in | 150 ipm | 150 ipm | 12 ipm | 1572 ft/min | 0.020 in |
| 4mm - 1 Flute - Flat End Mill (tested on the short one) | 24,000 RPM | 0.001 in | 24 ipm | 24 ipm | 12 ipm | ~989 ft/min | 0.030 in |
Use 0.85 * tool_Diameter stepover for all tools.
Tabs
MEEN 442: Currently y'all will be cutting out your parts with tabs. You will need to elevate your material above the bed so as to avoid cutting into the bed. Ubaldo can help you do this when you come to run your part. In your fusion program, you should add tabs to support the material so it doesn't move during your final cut. For these tabs, use 0.060 in by 0.060 in.
Fusion Tutorials
Fusion has a variety of excellent video tutorials. Here are a few we highly recommend checking out, these will answer most of your questions and give a great understanding of how to use Fusion 360 CAM.
Learn Fusion for CAM in 90 Minutes
- Stock Setup
- Tools Setup
- Roughing Operations and Linear Cuts
- Hole and Circular Operations
- Finishing Operations
- Simulation and Post Processing
- Creating a Setup
- Fusion Milling Basics
- 2D Adaptive Clearing and HSM
- Pockets with Adaptive Clearing
- Simulating the Toolpaths
- Inspecting the Features
- Contour Milling
- Derived Toolspaths
- Chamfer Milling
- Spot Drilling Holes
- Drilling Holes
- Setup the 2nd Side
- Copying Toolpaths
- Use NC program to organize setups
- Use NC Program to create code for milling
- Use NC Program to create setup sheets