topic Re: Waterjet Shop That Works with Fusion 360 in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Waterjet Shop That Works with Fusion 360

jmillerXL6J2 — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:27:20 GMT

I'm not sure where to ask this question, so moderators, if it needs moving, please do so.

I've got a design put together for a simple mechanism I need to get made. I need some parts waterjetted (or lasered) out of simple, 1/8" mild steel.

I'm a bit surprised and disappointed that my regular waterjet people are completely unfamiliar with Fusion360. I've sent them the native files, exported it in every conceivable format, and they are still throwing up their hands. Called around, and I can't find anyone local who is set up to do this.

The parts I need are not all that bulky. Shipping wouldn't be a problem.

Does anyone know of a machine shop that can do this kind of work? What I'm looking for (I think) is a place that can work directly from Fusion 360.

Thanks.

Re: Waterjet Shop That Works with Fusion 360

mike.mattera — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:42:32 GMT

You might try changing to Drawing mode and create a 1:1 scale drawing. Then, on the toolbar Output pull down, select Output DWG. See if your supplier can use that format. DXF DWG is pretty common for waterjet machine input.

Hope that helps.

Re: Waterjet Shop That Works with Fusion 360

TrippyLighting — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 22:18:40 GMT

I've sent several jobs to a local shop that has 2 waterjets and they accept the DXF format.