Course 2 - Haas and Autodesk Fusion - CAD, CAM, and Part Programming
Learn the basics of CAD modelling, process planning to machine a single operation, tool library setup in Fusion, creating toolpaths to completely machine the first side of a part.
Course overview
In this course, you'll learn the basics of CAD modelling, process planning to machine a single operation, tool library setup in Fusion, creating toolpaths to completely machine the first side of a part, and finally setting up, running, and inspecting the part on a CNC mill.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Create basic 3D models in CAD.
- Review a CAD model and drawing.
- Create a process plan to machine a part.
- Set up a tool library in Fusion.
- Create toolpaths to machine a part.
- Create an NC program and setup sheet.
- Load and proof a program on a CNC mill.
- Run a CNC program.
- Inspect a part after machining.
- 3 Fusion files
- 4 drawing files
- 1 Haas tooling list
- 1 Haas Tip of the Day list
- 2 sets of machining best practices
- 1 process plan
- 16 step-by-step guides
- 7 practice exercises
- 6 challenge exercises, including a final course challenge
Course downloads
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Course outline
Getting started
Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.
Module outline
Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.
Introduction to CAD modeling
Learn the basics of CAD sketching and modeling.
Module outline
Learn the basics of CAD sketching and modeling focusing CAD for the machinist.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create fully defined sketch entities.
- Create a 3D solid body.
- Use modification tools to round edges.
Modeling a brake caliper piston
Learn to create a 3D CAD model from a blueprint and make edits to a supplied CAD model.
Module outline
In this module, you'll learn to create a 3D CAD model from a blueprint and make edits to a supplied CAD model.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Review a blueprint
- Create a CAD model based on a print
- Modify a CAD model
Digital tool library creation
Learn to plan tools and toolpath order to machine a part and set up a digital tool library in Fusion.
Module outline
In this module, you'll learn to plan tools and toolpath order to machine a part and set up a digital tool library in Fusion.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create a process plan.
- Import a tool library.
- Create a digital tool.
Create toolpaths for brake caliper OP1
Set up and create toolpaths to machine the first operation of a brake caliper using 2.5-axis toolpaths and a 3D adaptive clearing toolpath.
Module outline
In this module, you'll set up and create toolpaths to machine the first operation of a brake caliper using 2.5-axis toolpaths and a 3D adaptive clearing toolpath.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create a CAM Setup.
- Locate stock and workholdings in CAM.
- Create toolpaths to rough a part.
- Create toolpaths to finish a part.
- Simulate toolpath.
Create CAM documentation for OP1
Learn to create setup sheets, tool lists and NC programs to convert toolpaths into machine readable code. You will also experience a change order, make adjustments to a CAD model and update toolpaths.
Module outline
In this module, you learn to create setup sheets, tool lists and NC programs to convert toolpaths into machine readable code. You will also experience a change order, make adjustments to a CAD model and update toolpaths.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create a setup sheet.
- Create an NC program.
- Review g-code.
- Modify a CAD model.
- Update toolpaths and NC programs.
Machine Brake Caliper OP1 on a Mill
Set up stock on a CNC mill, location the work coordinate system, ensure the appropriate tools are in the tool holder, load and verify a program, run OP1 and inspect a final part.
Module outline
In this module, you'lll set up stock on a CNC mill, location the work coordinate system, ensure the appropriate tools are in the tool holder, load and verify a program, run OP1 and inspect a final part.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Load stock in a CNC mill.
- Locate a WCS.
- Load and proof a program.
- Run a CNC program.
- Inspect and validate a part.
Course challenge exercise
Now that you've completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course.
Module outline
Now that you've completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course.
Final test
Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.
Module outline
Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.
Teaching supplements
All instructor resources can be downloaded from the "Download teaching supplements" section.
Instructor guide
Teach this course in the classroom. We've summarized the core Fusion skills in this course so you can familiarize yourself before delivering this content in the classroom. Download the instructor guide as a teaching resource, and work through the course and modules yourself to prepare for classroom, delivery. Additionally, download resources like software files, drawings, exercises, lectures, and more found throughout the course.
Machining best practices
Machining best practices supports you in the CNC machining of the model engine rod soft jaw. Review the process plan and cutting data for general guidelines to support you in this project. The sample setup sheet provides information about how the part was machined. Post machining, inspect your part while reviewing the supplied detailed drawing, and populate the inspection report to verify acceptable part tolerances. The machining best practices includes a process plan, cutting data, setup sheet, and inspection reports.
Lectures
Lecture slides serve as supplementary resources, encompassing instructor lectures, handouts, and quiz materials, specifically designed to offer additional support and reinforce course topics.
Fusion step-by-step guides and slides
Step-by-step print guides are available for your students as accompanying instruction to the Autodesk Fusion video instruction. Step-by-step guides are also available as presentation slides to support classroom instruction.
Want to create custom learning playlists to share with your students?
Choose this course and other courses or modules offered by Autodesk to share with your students using Lists. Once you create a List, share the URL with your students and they can sign into their Autodesk Account to access.
- To create a List, select [+] 'Add to list' in the banner.
- To share a list with others, set the list visibility to Public and share the link.
Download teaching supplements:
Announcements
This course includes several updates for April 2024.
Updates include:
- A new practice exercise with a video solution and a separate dataset identifying drawing tolerance issues.
- A new practice exercise with a video solution and a separate dataset analyzing toolpath selections based on geometry issues.
- An updated instructor guide to help educators and instructors teach this content in the classroom.
- New Haas instruction video covering the inspection of OP2.
- Updated list of Haas Tip of the Day video resources.
- Reorganized course downloads for easier access to Fusion files and resources.
- Reorganized teaching supplements.
- Revised course duration: ~17.5 hours.
