topic Re: Plugin/Workflow for Quick CAM Setup? in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Plugin/Workflow for Quick CAM Setup?

jburickJUFQ4 — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:50:25 GMT

Hello! I am ready to CNC a small workstation that I am making out of 3/4" plywood. Is there a way to quickly lay out the pieces for the CAM workspace? The only thing I have been able to find is physically taking the components apart and laying them out. I just want to make sure that I am not missing something basic (or some add-in) before I spend time laying everything out. Thanks!

Re: Plugin/Workflow for Quick CAM Setup?

jhackney1972 — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:33:28 GMT

If you have a Fusion 360 license, other than Personal, you probably can use the Arrange function in the Manufacturing Environment. Please attach your model and one of the forum users will probably help you with it.

Re: Plugin/Workflow for Quick CAM Setup?

jburickJUFQ4 — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 16:48:46 GMT

Ahhhhh I didn't see that because it wasn't enabled in preview - thank you!

Re: Plugin/Workflow for Quick CAM Setup?

jhackney1972 — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:08:11 GMT

You can use a sketch or a work plane to layout your components using the Arrange function. Do yourself a favor and use a sketch positioned off to the side of your assembly. A work plane places the components in the way of the assembly.

Re: Plugin/Workflow for Quick CAM Setup?

jburickJUFQ4 — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:14:53 GMT

I just used it and it was GLORIOUS - thank you so much!

Re: Plugin/Workflow for Quick CAM Setup?

balunist — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:32:53 GMT

Take a look at MapBoards Pro. That is what it is designed to do.

https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=3399489440307590024

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