Thank you for the great demonstration, and the reference to the more detailed video on machining stl files. Old cnc machinist, new to fusion 360. Again, thank you.
Great video as always. I look forward to one day applying the many things I am learning by watching your videos, when I eventually get a shop and a CNC machine! Just one thing I noticed here which you can do differently to possibly help in future - in Fusion 360 to convert the mesh to BRep and maintain design history, just do it within a "Base Feature". Create a new Base Feature, then within that import the mesh, convert to BRep and then finish your base feature, that way you can make changes to the BRep and have design history too. Hope this helps and repays some of the great knowledge you're sharing!
Fusion 360 is amazing. Gives you really nice control over your cuts. I'm sure there's better ones, but for free software that you can quickly change between CAM and Model space there's not too much to complain about.
I definately enjoyed this one sir. I do believe after seeing this me and your buddy have a lot in common and I think with a little practice I can make a grove in a cutting board to catch the juice. thanks for sharing sir and i hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale
Hahah. Poor George. This was helpful. I knew it was possible just haven’t gotten to the point where I’m running anything I’ve created in Fusion 360. Look forward to catching the live stream.
Yet another brilliant video Winston. You have inspired me to go ahead and make the leap into home based CNC. I’m familiar with CNC as I am a VMC operator by trade. I want to venture into offline programming and designing though and was hoping you could point me in the direction of a cheap laptop you could recommend me buy in order to run Fusion 360 to its full potential so I can begin design and programming. Thank you for all the in-depth content and I can’t wait to see more for you.
Cool! This is something that is on my ever shortening list of things I want to do (STL file of my head). PS That is a UP/Down cutter from Harvey (meaning not a downcut). Normally used for surface bonded Honeycomb core (Where you do not want to disbond the top and bottom material (Wood, Fiberglass, Aluminum, etc). Still looking for a head scan......
Question - I use Fusion for model STL files for 3D printer.Now thinking of maybe getting a cheap router, however, after looking at Fusion's CAM area I simply got confused. Should I ever be able to figure out a simple CAM path/set-up in Fusion is a file then saved somewhere? If saved can it be put on a chip for plugging into a router? I am using MacBook Pro and noticed a lot of information and programs seem to be only for Windows. A few videos for free CAM programs talked about needing a Post Processor after the CAM program operated on a model. Are they saying that yet another step is involved - Model > to CAM program > Post processor > finally somehow into the router? Thanks for the video and I have subscribed as well.
Great video but I wish you went slower and also showed the Fusion360 screen in full size. It is hard to learn and follow since I am still learning Fusion360. I'm a new subscriber!
I'm completely naive to CAD/CAM. I have Fusion 360 but looking at all the control settings send me into a whirlwind. I only have maybe 6 STL files I would like to output with tool paths but I have failed miserably at converting them. Is the a commercial service that will convert the files? Thanks you for any help.
You don't need to move the model to the origin. You can select the WCS on the model manually. Much easier and more accurate. Also, set the WCS on the top corner is safer too
Valid point about the origin, I'm just OCD. Zeroing off the wasteboard (plus thickness of tape) means you leave it unscathed. The Shapeoko can handle the top surface being +/- 0.02 away from expected just fine.
In the video you made for the spaceX coasters (now since deleted), you mentioned you got a aquarium pump for the air coolant/chip evacuation, how is that holding up? What model did you get again? I am Leaning towards that route instead of hooking up to my air compressor. Thanks
I started with an aquarium pump, but it really didn't have the flow rate to do much. I ended up with a hydroponic air pump (793 model): amzn.to/2FLQEFe I can't speak to its longevity because I've only put a few hours on it, but it's way more powerful than anything you'd put in a fish tank. I recommend skipping the manifold and running straight tubing (I think it's 3/8") to wherever you need it. The diameter reduction really weakens the air stream. Not as good as the compressed air route because you can't quite match the nozzle velocity, but for "micro-machining" (anything 1/8" or smaller) it should still help.
I was just informed that we can machine directly from an STL in F360 rather than converting to a mesh so I was looking for info on that when I found your channel. Do you have any info on that?
@@WinstonMakes I havent sat down with F360 yet to try it out. Converting to Brep and reducing high Poly count takes awhile and doesn't always produce a closed body. New sub
Great video, going to try this out. Question, you are using the same router as me. It looks like you have a 100mm mount for it with a filler to fit the router. I am doing the same on the upgraded CNC I am building. What are you using for the filler to make the router fit? Thank you
My router mount is actually 69mm for the Dewalt, with an adapter made out of MDF to reduce it to 65mm for the Makita router. You really just need something hard that won't compress, and won't fracture.
I am facing a problem. I made a iphone case using Fusion and I want to offset the outline of the backface. However, when I select all edges and turn on Offset, only one edges was selected and only one edge can be offset. Really struggle with this issue. Can you help me out? thanks
Looks like it has been canned, googled it for news and on autodesk site : As of February 7, 2018, Autodesk will officially discontinue ArtCAM as an individual product. As of that date, there will not be any further releases or development for ArtCAM and product updates will no longer be delivered. Customers who have an active ArtCAM subscription can continue to renew until July 7, 2018.
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The flat vs ball tool sequence caught me completely off guard! Very short and clear explanation nice. I wish I had seen this video sooner... :P
Thank you for the great demonstration, and the reference to the more detailed video on machining stl files. Old cnc machinist, new to fusion 360. Again, thank you.
Great video as always. I look forward to one day applying the many things I am learning by watching your videos, when I eventually get a shop and a CNC machine!
Just one thing I noticed here which you can do differently to possibly help in future - in Fusion 360 to convert the mesh to BRep and maintain design history, just do it within a "Base Feature".
Create a new Base Feature, then within that import the mesh, convert to BRep and then finish your base feature, that way you can make changes to the BRep and have design history too.
Hope this helps and repays some of the great knowledge you're sharing!
Jesus this is intimidating, you guys are way above my head... Subbed!
Fusion 360 is amazing. Gives you really nice control over your cuts. I'm sure there's better ones, but for free software that you can quickly change between CAM and Model space there's not too much to complain about.
I definately enjoyed this one sir. I do believe after seeing this me and your buddy have a lot in common and I think with a little practice I can make a grove in a cutting board to catch the juice. thanks for sharing sir and i hope you have a blessed weekend.
Dale
Winston is at it again with killer content! I was just looking up how to do this process the other day! Thanks brother!
Hahah. Poor George. This was helpful. I knew it was possible just haven’t gotten to the point where I’m running anything I’ve created in Fusion 360. Look forward to catching the live stream.
Yet another brilliant video Winston. You have inspired me to go ahead and make the leap into home based CNC. I’m familiar with CNC as I am a VMC operator by trade. I want to venture into offline programming and designing though and was hoping you could point me in the direction of a cheap laptop you could recommend me buy in order to run Fusion 360 to its full potential so I can begin design and programming. Thank you for all the in-depth content and I can’t wait to see more for you.
I hadn't thought to convert to BREP for machining. Thanks for that.
Cool! This is something that is on my ever shortening list of things I want to do (STL file of my head). PS That is a UP/Down cutter from Harvey (meaning not a downcut). Normally used for surface bonded Honeycomb core (Where you do not want to disbond the top and bottom material (Wood, Fiberglass, Aluminum, etc). Still looking for a head scan......
Question - I use Fusion for model STL files for 3D printer.Now thinking of maybe getting a cheap router, however, after looking at Fusion's CAM area I simply got confused. Should I ever be able to figure out a simple CAM path/set-up in Fusion is a file then saved somewhere? If saved can it be put on a chip for plugging into a router? I am using MacBook Pro and noticed a lot of information and programs seem to be only for Windows. A few videos for free CAM programs talked about needing a Post Processor after the CAM program operated on a model. Are they saying that yet another step is involved - Model > to CAM program > Post processor > finally somehow into the router? Thanks for the video and I have subscribed as well.
Can you do a rigidity comparison between the Shapeoko 3 and X-Carve? I want to have some kind of reference to my diy CNC.
Myers Woodworking did one, go to part 3 of his comparison series.
Great video. This might be enough to push me over the edge and buy a CNC.
- Cay
If you have the space in your shop, and willingness to learn, I highly recommend it! It can be an incredibly rewarding skill to develop!
Great video but I wish you went slower and also showed the Fusion360 screen in full size. It is hard to learn and follow since I am still learning Fusion360. I'm a new subscriber!
Set playback speed to 75%, gives a nice mellow speed to watch & relax
I'm completely naive to CAD/CAM. I have Fusion 360 but looking at all the control settings send me into a whirlwind. I only have maybe 6 STL files I would like to output with tool paths but I have failed miserably at converting them. Is the a commercial service that will convert the files? Thanks you for any help.
Once again bud amazing job :)
You don't need to move the model to the origin. You can select the WCS on the model manually. Much easier and more accurate. Also, set the WCS on the top corner is safer too
Valid point about the origin, I'm just OCD. Zeroing off the wasteboard (plus thickness of tape) means you leave it unscathed. The Shapeoko can handle the top surface being +/- 0.02 away from expected just fine.
Great job Winston! Very informative as always. What's the orange prying tool you're using to remove the part?
Desktop Makes car trim removal tool
Is it possible do curving in FUSION 360
Here is a sample of artcam design
Yes and only 3d toolpaths. Not straight forward, why not use artcam?
What if you have pretty large files that can't be converted to brep?
In the video you made for the spaceX coasters (now since deleted), you mentioned you got a aquarium pump for the air coolant/chip evacuation, how is that holding up? What model did you get again? I am Leaning towards that route instead of hooking up to my air compressor. Thanks
I started with an aquarium pump, but it really didn't have the flow rate to do much. I ended up with a hydroponic air pump (793 model): amzn.to/2FLQEFe
I can't speak to its longevity because I've only put a few hours on it, but it's way more powerful than anything you'd put in a fish tank. I recommend skipping the manifold and running straight tubing (I think it's 3/8") to wherever you need it. The diameter reduction really weakens the air stream.
Not as good as the compressed air route because you can't quite match the nozzle velocity, but for "micro-machining" (anything 1/8" or smaller) it should still help.
Cool, maybe one of the bigger models will have more kick to it. I'll be sure to say thanks again if I bump into you at maker faire Bay Area this year.
I was just informed that we can machine directly from an STL in F360 rather than converting to a mesh so I was looking for info on that when I found your channel. Do you have any info on that?
Just treat the STL like a mesh. Requires no change to your workflow. Works best with 3D toolpaths.
@@WinstonMakes I havent sat down with F360 yet to try it out. Converting to Brep and reducing high Poly count takes awhile and doesn't always produce a closed body. New sub
Excellent
Great video, going to try this out. Question, you are using the same router as me. It looks like you have a 100mm mount for it with a filler to fit the router. I am doing the same on the upgraded CNC I am building. What are you using for the filler to make the router fit? Thank you
My router mount is actually 69mm for the Dewalt, with an adapter made out of MDF to reduce it to 65mm for the Makita router. You really just need something hard that won't compress, and won't fracture.
Thanks
I am facing a problem. I made a iphone case using Fusion and I want to offset the outline of the backface. However, when I select all edges and turn on Offset, only one edges was selected and only one edge can be offset. Really struggle with this issue. Can you help me out?
thanks
Make sure you use "Intersect/Project" to ensure that those extra edges are included in your sketch before you use Offset maybe?
Not entirely sure I'm happy with Fusion360 swallowing up the entire hobbyist CAM market, especially after what just happened to ArtCAM.
what just happened to artcam?
Looks like it has been canned, googled it for news and on autodesk site :
As of February 7, 2018, Autodesk will officially discontinue ArtCAM as an individual product. As of that date, there will not be any further releases or development for ArtCAM and product updates will no longer be delivered.
Customers who have an active ArtCAM subscription can continue to renew until July 7, 2018.
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Didn't know Kermit had a UA-cam channel