Fusion CAM – Man and Machine

Fusion 360 CAM – Cutting Axial Grooves on a Turned Part

August 11, 2021May 26, 2020 by Francisco Perez-Smith

In Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM, it is possible to cut axial and spiral grooves into a turned part. This is achieved by leveraging planes and the Trace strategy. In this illustrated guide, we will explore how to CNC such grooves into the cylinder pictured below. Step 1: Create Sketches and Planes Begin by creating sketches …

Fusion 360 CAM – Cutting Radial and Non-Radial Holes on a 4-Axis Lathe

August 11, 2021May 25, 2020 by Francisco Perez-Smith

On a 4-axis lathe, it is possible to cut radial and non-radial holes into a curved surface. However, software can often have trouble identifying that a hole in a curved surface is indeed a hole. This can make it difficult to set up drilling operations. In this quick blog, we’re going to explore the quickest, …