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Want some help learning Fusion 360?
- Thread starter Technical Ted
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I bought the book, "ASCENT Autodesk Fusion 360 introduction to parametric modeling." It comes with a bunch of GREAT videos. Well worth the $60.
I still got a long way to go but see this book has nothing on making gcode out of the model. Anyone got suggestions on this facet of Fusion 360?
Here's my first model, a guy over on weapons Guild wanted to see a rivet bucking wedge.
I still got a long way to go but see this book has nothing on making gcode out of the model. Anyone got suggestions on this facet of Fusion 360?
Here's my first model, a guy over on weapons Guild wanted to see a rivet bucking wedge.
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Speaking of books, I'd avoid this one:Fusion 360 Training Guide Book [Basic level]: Next Generation Cloud Powered 3D CAD Software
It's basic all right, and gives a 30,000 foot view of everything and has translation errors. Not enough to do more than dip your toe in the water, and they want $35 for it. You can get far more from the youtube channels for free. Luckily I was able to "borrow" it using Kindle unlimited, and didn't spend the money.
It's basic all right, and gives a 30,000 foot view of everything and has translation errors. Not enough to do more than dip your toe in the water, and they want $35 for it. You can get far more from the youtube channels for free. Luckily I was able to "borrow" it using Kindle unlimited, and didn't spend the money.
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I personally haven't even gone into the CAM portion of Fusion. Even though I do have some CNC experience and at one time used SmartCAM at work I don't own any CNC machines so it is really of little use to me now. I do find the videos on using it interesting though...
Again, our buddy Lars at AutoDesk comes to the aid! Every Friday he does a CAM video. Here's his latest.
I suggest anyone who uses Fusion subscribe to his channel.
There are other sources out there as well. Just Google Fusion 360 CAM and I'm sure you'll get information overload!
Great software and the price is right! Free for hobbyist, students and companies making less that $100,000/yr!
Have fun!
Ted
Again, our buddy Lars at AutoDesk comes to the aid! Every Friday he does a CAM video. Here's his latest.
I suggest anyone who uses Fusion subscribe to his channel.
There are other sources out there as well. Just Google Fusion 360 CAM and I'm sure you'll get information overload!
Great software and the price is right! Free for hobbyist, students and companies making less that $100,000/yr!
Have fun!
Ted
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Another great beginner video from Lars.
Ted
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I was a little disappointed that he took the easy way out on the lens. It's not hard even for me to figure out how to do a lens-like shape along with the edge profile to fit into the groove on the frame.