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Fusion360 with MaslowCNC
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Autodesk's Fusion360 application is a freely available (with commercial restrictions) 3D modeling and machining platform thats suitable for all aspects of designing models of finished complex objects made of many different components and materials, constructing layouts for efficient milling, and generating optimized G-code tool paths for use with any CNC milling machine, cutting machine and other types of milling. It's rather complex compared to other 'Free' solutions, and can involve a steep learning curve to get started.
To help people begin using Fusion360 with MaslowCNC we've created:
The intent is to serve as a decent starting point for creating your own designs by demonstrating how the MaslowCNC frame parts are modeled and laid out for machining, and what individual machine paths are described to create each part. Hopefully, by studtying how this file is organized, and reading up on how Fusion360 works, you'll more quickily be able to use it as a design source for your MaslowCNC projects.
- Parts Sketch, suitable for cutting all parts from a single piece of (4x8) plywood.
- Seperate 'extrusions' for each part
- Simple component paths: The bare minimum to make the shapes and cuts necessary for the MaslowCNC parts.
- Advanced component paths: adds pockets for sled mounting bolts, the Rigid router's own plastic sled, and engraved angle braces.
- more optimal machine settings (feeds and speeds) for all paths.
- Round-over cuts for the 'Advanced Sled', using a V-bit
- Full 3D model of an assembled MaslowCNC
Fusion360 includes the ability to script aspects of the design process, describe specific tool and machine settings and generally customize itself to the machines you are using. This section is intended to provide some specific customizations that have been found to be useful for using Fusion360 with MaslowCNC.
- Common Router Bit [Tool Definitions] for Fusion360
- Customized [Post Processor] to optimize G-Code for MaslowCNC
- Optimized [2D Contour machining template] for MaslowCNC
- Optimized [2D Pocket machining template] for MaslowCNC
Github: GRBL-Post-Processor This purports to be a more accurate Post Processor for GRBL than the one included with Fusion360
This scripting Add-In will automate the creation of Dogbone fillets on interior corners, allowing easier parts assembly and preventing cracks common on these angles due to natural expansion and contraction. Dogbone fillets are widely recommended on all CNC machined plywood interior angles < 90 deg.
This Scripting Add-In helps optimize the layout of parts from any model on a single plane (the work surface) for machining, allowing you to more easily use the 3D modeling in Fusion360 to display both your completed design, and your machining layout as separate views.