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Confused about toolpaths

inflameWBW5X
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Confused about toolpaths

inflameWBW5X
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So far, I have used fusion about a dozen times to create toolpaths for my cnc router. All of those toolpaths were for items with vertical sides, so just straight forward profile cuts.

This file (Honda logo) I want to cut from 16mm craftwood and is more complicated than the others and I'm at a loss to know what type of toolpath to use and how to set it up.

I have a feeling it's going to be a steep learning curve.

Can I get some help with it please ?

 

https://a360.co/3dpaAM9

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Ketherton21
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2d pocket/2d contour/ 3d* parallel 

 

its early. file is exporting

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shabbir.abdulhussein
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Hello,

 

Here's a few resources from the help documentation to help your choice of toolpath selection:

2D toolpaths:

https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID32D2B912-191D-41E7-81DA-07F6EC4B91A2

3D toolpaths:

https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID9F9002B3-53E3-4859-A0DE-499D8529DA8C

 

Once you've decided on a toolpath, you can view its detailed parameters here:

2D toolpaths:

https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID20E579E7-B808-47D1-BFB2-14056A2B1CFE

3D toolpaths:

https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID4F934FCC-2283-4429-8C36-F3D11CD917F4

 

Hope these links help with your learning curve. Don't hesitate to reach out if there's any information you'd like to see more of.

 


Shabbir Abdulhussein
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inflameWBW5X
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So, do you mean use 2d pocket for the internal cut outs, 2d contour for the external circumference and 3d* parallel for the sloping shapes ?

 

 

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Ketherton21
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i just grabbed a tool and did the simple toolpaths. you will have to change tools and speeds and feeds accordingly.

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inflameWBW5X
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Ah ok thanks for that.

I changed things a bit and I think it might work ok with my model.

 

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inflameWBW5X
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These are very good links.

Thank you

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