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Use sketch tools to generate a swarf toolpath.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
3 min.
Transcript
00:03
When using a swarf strategy in Fusion 360, it is helpful to have closed contours to select for the toolpath.
00:11
If your part does not have closed contours where you wish to swarf,
00:15
you can create a sketch for the toolpath to use.
00:18
To begin, with a part to be machined open in the Design workspace, expand Create.
00:24
Select Create Sketch.
00:27
Select the appropriate axis for the sketch and expand Create again.
00:32
This time, select Project / Include > Include 3D Geometry.
00:38
Zoom into the part and select edges to include in the new sketch.
00:44
These edges will act as the base of the swarf toolpath.
00:49
It might be helpful to toggle off the visibility of the model after selecting edges to ensure you have a closed sketch.
00:57
If necessary, use a line sketch to close the sketch.
01:03
Once the sketch is finished, navigate to the Manufacture workspace.
01:10
From the Milling contextual tab, expand MULTI-AXIS and select Swarf.
01:17
In the Swarf dialog, open the Geometry tab.
01:21
Ensure Drive Mode is set to Contours and set Selection Mode to Contour pairs.
01:27
This determines the direction the tool tip faces.
01:30
Select the sketch you just created and then select another contour directly above that sketch.
01:37
Back in the dialog, navigate to the Passes tab.
01:41
Enable Stock to Leave to specify the amount of material that must remain on the part after machining.
01:46
Set the Radial Stock to Leave to 0.
01:50
This is the amount to leave perpendicular to the tool axis, or on the walls of the part.
01:56
Set the Axial Stock to Leave to .01.
02:00
This is the amount to leave along the tool axis, or on the floors of the part.
02:06
Now, simulate the toolpath.
02:08
From the Actions panel, select Simulate.
02:12
Play the simulation and orbit the part to review the action of the swarf toolpath.
Video transcript
00:03
When using a swarf strategy in Fusion 360, it is helpful to have closed contours to select for the toolpath.
00:11
If your part does not have closed contours where you wish to swarf,
00:15
you can create a sketch for the toolpath to use.
00:18
To begin, with a part to be machined open in the Design workspace, expand Create.
00:24
Select Create Sketch.
00:27
Select the appropriate axis for the sketch and expand Create again.
00:32
This time, select Project / Include > Include 3D Geometry.
00:38
Zoom into the part and select edges to include in the new sketch.
00:44
These edges will act as the base of the swarf toolpath.
00:49
It might be helpful to toggle off the visibility of the model after selecting edges to ensure you have a closed sketch.
00:57
If necessary, use a line sketch to close the sketch.
01:03
Once the sketch is finished, navigate to the Manufacture workspace.
01:10
From the Milling contextual tab, expand MULTI-AXIS and select Swarf.
01:17
In the Swarf dialog, open the Geometry tab.
01:21
Ensure Drive Mode is set to Contours and set Selection Mode to Contour pairs.
01:27
This determines the direction the tool tip faces.
01:30
Select the sketch you just created and then select another contour directly above that sketch.
01:37
Back in the dialog, navigate to the Passes tab.
01:41
Enable Stock to Leave to specify the amount of material that must remain on the part after machining.
01:46
Set the Radial Stock to Leave to 0.
01:50
This is the amount to leave perpendicular to the tool axis, or on the walls of the part.
01:56
Set the Axial Stock to Leave to .01.
02:00
This is the amount to leave along the tool axis, or on the floors of the part.
02:06
Now, simulate the toolpath.
02:08
From the Actions panel, select Simulate.
02:12
Play the simulation and orbit the part to review the action of the swarf toolpath.
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