You have to try the "Sideways compensation" - it's a great way to even out the imperfections with the tool diameters and material thickness without readjusting the project design (material thickness up to ~ 1 mm). In our experience, climb milling (left) works better when doing the final pass when cutting hardwoods, but conventional milling - when cutting sheet materials.
Very informative. I don’t normally use the CAM fusion, no excuse other than being too lazy to do the machine setup and tool library. I’ll have to set a new goal and give it a try.
Thank you! You should definitely give the Fusion CAM section a try-it's simple yet quite advanced, making it one of the best software options for hobby use. You won't be disappointed!
What is the recommended way, in Fusion 360, to compensate for difference stock thicknesses? Try to streamline how to change the pocket width so a thicker or thinner material can be used. Would it be possible to use parameters for this?
The most efficient way in Fusion 360 is to use the 'User Parameter' tool, as it allows for flexible adjustments in material thickness across the entire design. However, this approach works best if the project is originally set up using the parameters tool. For any of Aribabox's projects, if you need to adjust thicknesses, feel free to email us - we’d be happy to make those adjustments for you!
Nice video. I worked in fusion 360 for a few years on their startup license, but the frequent changes and constant breaking of features was just too much for me to pay for. If they'd slow down and maintain a stable version I might reconsider. Any reason you didn't use the 2D profile for this job? Looks like your dxf already had dogbones, so you could have saved time skipping the extrusion. One good reason to extrude is to create components that you can nest using arrange in the manufacturing workspace. Let's you set the minimum distance between components and from the edge (for clamp allowance). Another thing I like to do, especially with sheet goods, is to set a finishing stepdown and stepover. Maybe a couple mm down, and 0.5mm over. This lets you take a full length cut at small load on the endmill. Gives a nice finish and helps me hit the dimensions/tolerance my cnc is capable of.
Thank you! You make a lot of good points in your comment! Yes, that's true - Fusion has changed dramatically in the last couple of years - in a good way. As you mentioned, we could've skipped creating the 3D models step and used the 2D contour cut. However, since the tutorial is mostly for guys starting in the CNC world, it would be easier to understand the steps if there was a 3D model. Also, the Free version of Fusion 360 doesn't have the "Arrange" tool available. So, If you want to make some adjustments to the layout of the parts, you have to do it manually. And that is easier when having the 3D models. The roughing pass approach does create better cut surfaces. Often, I use the same approach - doing the stepover cut in the same pass as the final depth cut. I use a smaller stepover - 0.1 mm. Less stress on the bit, and the result is as good. At least in my experience. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
@@Aribaboxoh, that's a shame about arrange. I thought it was available in all versions and only the much more powerful nesting tool was an add on. FWIW, I did spend some credits on it once for a large project, and it was really cool. On second thought, the creation of a manufacturing model just to use either technique would probably require a whole video just for that. I appreciate you keeping newbies in mind. It was really difficult for me to find any resources early on, and I had to learn most of it the hard way.
@@tonyrichmond9428 That's true - it would be great to have the arrange function in the free version. It would save a lot of time for many CNC woodworkers, especially when working on larger projects. I also had a tough time finding resources when I was starting out, so making it a bit smoother for others feels like a good pay-it-forward move. If you've got any other insights or suggestions, always keen to hear them!
Great question! Scaling an imported DXF is simple. Start by measuring a known dimension on the file-like the width of a part you can verify. Then calculate the scale factor by dividing the needed width by the measured width (Scale Factor = Needed Width / Measured Width). Finally, use the ‘Scale’ tool in your software to apply that scale factor and adjust the project to the correct size. That should do the trick!
Hi Eduardo, thank you for watching! When configuring your CNC in the Fusion 360, you will find this video helpful - ua-cam.com/video/UFb7F6GRojc/v-deo.htmlsi=XJQrVvH-vwqxk_08
There might be multiple reasons for that: 1. Make sure the Stock is a "component" not only as a "body" within the design. 2. The Stock and Parts should be separate components, allowing you to move them around independently. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
Oooh, so great! This video is exactly that was i needed. Thank you so much. Best wishes from Germany, Markus
Danke schön, Markus! I'm thrilled to hear that the video was exactly what you were looking for.
Great, haven't looked into the "Sideways Compensation" before. Will have a try with Right also since Left has always been the default.
You have to try the "Sideways compensation" - it's a great way to even out the imperfections with the tool diameters and material thickness without readjusting the project design (material thickness up to ~ 1 mm).
In our experience, climb milling (left) works better when doing the final pass when cutting hardwoods, but conventional milling - when cutting sheet materials.
Very informative. I don’t normally use the CAM fusion, no excuse other than being too lazy to do the machine setup and tool library. I’ll have to set a new goal and give it a try.
Thank you!
You should definitely give the Fusion CAM section a try-it's simple yet quite advanced, making it one of the best software options for hobby use. You won't be disappointed!
What is the recommended way, in Fusion 360, to compensate for difference stock thicknesses? Try to streamline how to change the pocket width so a thicker or thinner material can be used. Would it be possible to use parameters for this?
The most efficient way in Fusion 360 is to use the 'User Parameter' tool, as it allows for flexible adjustments in material thickness across the entire design. However, this approach works best if the project is originally set up using the parameters tool.
For any of Aribabox's projects, if you need to adjust thicknesses, feel free to email us - we’d be happy to make those adjustments for you!
Great! Thx
Nice video. I worked in fusion 360 for a few years on their startup license, but the frequent changes and constant breaking of features was just too much for me to pay for. If they'd slow down and maintain a stable version I might reconsider.
Any reason you didn't use the 2D profile for this job? Looks like your dxf already had dogbones, so you could have saved time skipping the extrusion.
One good reason to extrude is to create components that you can nest using arrange in the manufacturing workspace. Let's you set the minimum distance between components and from the edge (for clamp allowance).
Another thing I like to do, especially with sheet goods, is to set a finishing stepdown and stepover. Maybe a couple mm down, and 0.5mm over. This lets you take a full length cut at small load on the endmill. Gives a nice finish and helps me hit the dimensions/tolerance my cnc is capable of.
Thank you! You make a lot of good points in your comment!
Yes, that's true - Fusion has changed dramatically in the last couple of years - in a good way.
As you mentioned, we could've skipped creating the 3D models step and used the 2D contour cut. However, since the tutorial is mostly for guys starting in the CNC world, it would be easier to understand the steps if there was a 3D model.
Also, the Free version of Fusion 360 doesn't have the "Arrange" tool available. So, If you want to make some adjustments to the layout of the parts, you have to do it manually. And that is easier when having the 3D models.
The roughing pass approach does create better cut surfaces. Often, I use the same approach - doing the stepover cut in the same pass as the final depth cut. I use a smaller stepover - 0.1 mm. Less stress on the bit, and the result is as good. At least in my experience.
Thanks again for sharing your experience!
@@Aribaboxoh, that's a shame about arrange. I thought it was available in all versions and only the much more powerful nesting tool was an add on. FWIW, I did spend some credits on it once for a large project, and it was really cool. On second thought, the creation of a manufacturing model just to use either technique would probably require a whole video just for that.
I appreciate you keeping newbies in mind. It was really difficult for me to find any resources early on, and I had to learn most of it the hard way.
@@tonyrichmond9428 That's true - it would be great to have the arrange function in the free version. It would save a lot of time for many CNC woodworkers, especially when working on larger projects.
I also had a tough time finding resources when I was starting out, so making it a bit smoother for others feels like a good pay-it-forward move. If you've got any other insights or suggestions, always keen to hear them!
How do you scale an imported DXF if it's the wrong size?
Great question! Scaling an imported DXF is simple. Start by measuring a known dimension on the file-like the width of a part you can verify. Then calculate the scale factor by dividing the needed width by the measured width (Scale Factor = Needed Width / Measured Width). Finally, use the ‘Scale’ tool in your software to apply that scale factor and adjust the project to the correct size. That should do the trick!
Hi, my name is Eduardo from Chile thanks for your videos, I have many questions. how do you create the milling machine in the library of fusion 360?
Hi Eduardo, thank you for watching!
When configuring your CNC in the Fusion 360, you will find this video helpful - ua-cam.com/video/UFb7F6GRojc/v-deo.htmlsi=XJQrVvH-vwqxk_08
Nice video! How do you create the dxf models?
Thank you!
We will make a separate video about designing furniture using Fusion 360.
when i make the stock and add my components they don’t merge together, why is that?
There might be multiple reasons for that:
1. Make sure the Stock is a "component" not only as a "body" within the design.
2. The Stock and Parts should be separate components, allowing you to move them around independently.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.
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