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.
Excellent tutorial! I am beginning to realize that the learning path for CNC is one with many branches, and that it is as much about knowing what not to do as what to do. I look forward to looking at your other tutorials!
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.
I've been watching your videos since you started. I've always been jealous. But not anymore, I finally got around to building a 3d printed CNC router for wood.
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.
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
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 !!
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!! 🙏🙏
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.
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 .
Hell I started using Autodesk in 1997 back when it was autocad. @ anyone? I moved onto various cad and can from bobcat to SOLIDWORKS in 2000. I now have a job that uses fusion it is the same but different isn't it.
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!
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
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
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 ?
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 ✌
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?
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.?
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.
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
Great thank. Actually your next video that pops up kind of covers it ( th-cam.com/video/g7bu4JuPC_8/w-d-xo.html ) 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.
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?
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?
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?
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
I would like to know what settings you used to achieve the wire frame transparent model that is shown at th-cam.com/video/Do_C_NLH5sw/w-d-xo.html (Time stamp 8:33). I am unable to replicate the wire frame model. Has Fusion 360 changed since this video was made?
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?
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.
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
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
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.
My Z is on the left side, not showing how to change that right away makes me want to click someone else video, not that it will be better! At least a number on the time line to skip up to it then come back to this point.
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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.
You’re going to love it, mills have so much potential for fun and creativity
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.
15 minutes of clear information packed content, thank you.
Thanks for slowing the pace down a bit compared to your previous tutorials. Much easier to follow.
Headed over to your web site now.
Excellent tutorial! I am beginning to realize that the learning path for CNC is one with many branches, and that it is as much about knowing what not to do as what to do. I look forward to looking at your other tutorials!
Never having done anything with CAM before this was unbelievable helpful, you make it look so simple
great video, would be good to see this actually ran through on a machine
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.
You are a lifesaver man, i got a CAM exsm tomorrow!
I've been watching your videos since you started. I've always been jealous. But not anymore, I finally got around to building a 3d printed CNC router for wood.
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.
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.
Hows your journey going?
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.
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...
Thanks for the awesome video! I find that doing inches is wild since they don't convert so well into other distances.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 !!
I am amazed at your accomplishments over the period of time I have watched your channel. Keep up the great work.
This is so awesome! And I like this including the website, the tutorials and the software. It's pretty amazing!
Zane State! Hell yeah, I'm in Zanesville!
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!! 🙏🙏
Were you able to change the settings he is using in this video? Mine is locked for whatever reason :/
HI , can you make a playlist of cam tutorial?
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.
Thank you for your content, this knowledge is great and in a format that isn't too long.
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
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.
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
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 .
I've used autocad for 20 years...and this flew right over my head....and this is for beginners?
I have seen worst than that.
That says more about you
This video is terrible 💀
I've used auto cad at college and am an amateur at fusion. This was helpful
Hell I started using Autodesk in 1997 back when it was autocad. @ anyone? I moved onto various cad and can from bobcat to SOLIDWORKS in 2000. I now have a job that uses fusion it is the same but different isn't it.
Awesome find for a newbie. Thanks alot. Your earned a subscribe.
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!
did you make the audio book for animal farm?
Excellent information, thanks on the multiple pass explanation
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
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
Hey I got a question about the finishing pass you do. Does it post with g41? Or does it take zenter tool?
Wonderful video! I am amazed at your accomplishments over the period of time I have watched your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thanks!
with all the updates to fusion, could you revisit this, if its not to much trouble?
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.
Yes, you can create custom tools.
@@vannwellmon7729 Thanks, Yes I found it!
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 ?
Nice work John!
Can you please make a video through using cam in solidwork..
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 ✌
Nice and easy to follow... well thought out and presented well for learning....great stuff.
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?
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.?
Great tips for a fairly new user to Fusion360!
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.
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
YES!
Great thank. Actually your next video that pops up kind of covers it ( th-cam.com/video/g7bu4JuPC_8/w-d-xo.html ) 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.
Can't wait!
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?
man you are a great teacher!
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?
Derivative toolpath!! Thanks John!
Yeah, great addition for me too.
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?
thx alot dude. But i cant see flutes for wood ? and btw so there is no free Libraries ?? only pro mode ?
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
I think you were using SolidWorks CAD/CAM - why change to Autodesk fusion?
do the arrows have to point in the direction of the tool path
Love your videos. Very concise.
great video again !
great new website !
greets from germany !
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?
does this software works whit 4 axes or Rotary axe I would apreiate a Answer
great video, Thanks for taking your time to make it!
Hey ! Brother the cam path prepared can directly be loaded onto milling or CNC ?
I would like to know what settings you used to achieve the wire frame transparent model that is shown at th-cam.com/video/Do_C_NLH5sw/w-d-xo.html (Time stamp 8:33). I am unable to replicate the wire frame model. Has Fusion 360 changed since this video was made?
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?
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.
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
Please I need to learn how to make injection molds for shoes using fusion 360... Currently designing but can't Design the mold
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
Great video. I needed that a lot.
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
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.
Is there a way to export the simulation to a video?
great tutorial!!
You are Awesome! Thanks for making this so easy.
That's great helpful for us thnx to you
how do I get my z indicator facing up?? ive tried to no avail.
Man, thought roughter pathing would be easier. I'm pretty new to fusion 360 though so I will try to persevere.
how did you select the floor of the pocket ?
does fusion cam support 6 axis robot arms?
Great video.
Fantastic video!
What happens if there is no cam option under model?
great video
Great work. Thanks!
Great video but I wish we could move on from inches.
thanks for all the info
Hello,how to make sharp corner of square?
My Z is on the left side, not showing how to change that right away makes me want to click someone else video, not that it will be better!
At least a number on the time line to skip up to it then come back to this point.
Very helpful!
Thanks, very helpful.
there is no drill for wood in the 2d-face-tool
Well explained!
may i download for offline study
would have been good to see the Gcode
Please do some more beginner videos!!!
good job!!!
excellent
What is CAM, help me