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13.04 Create Toolpath CNC Project

Assignment Deliverables

  1. Fusion 360 file with toolpaths created in the manufacture workspace (.f3d) - How to Export Fusion 360 .f3d File
    • Label file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname CNC Fusion 360.f3d
  2. Screen shot of toolpath from Fusion 360 Manufacture Workspace (.png or .jpg) - How to take a screenshot
    • Label file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname toolpath screenshot.png/jpg
  3. Exported ShopBot file for CNC Pocket Cuts (.sbp) - ShopBot Toolpaths
    • Label file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname z-top pockets.sbp
  4. Exported ShopBot file for CNC Contour Cuts (.sbp) - ShopBot Toolpaths
    • Label file YYYYMMDD Lastname Firstname z-bot contours.sbp

Assignment Overview

  1. Fix any issues with your model.
  2. Double check the “ply” dimension and all other dimensions.
  3. Make sure everything is an individual component.
  4. Check for tolerance and fit of any parts that attach or fit together.
  5. Switch to the Manufacture Workspaceexternal link .
  6. Change the Manufacture Workspace units to Inches.
  7. If needed create a Manufacturing Model.
  8. Edit the Manufacturing Model to add invisible dogbone fillets as needed.
  9. Create a new Setupexternal link for pocket cuts that zeros the Z-axis from the top.
  10. Enter the information for the stock.
  11. Create 2D Pocket Toolpathsexternal link .
  12. Duplicate the setup.
  13. Change the stock box point to zero from the bottom.
  14. Create a 2D Contour Toolpathsexternal link .
  15. Take a screenshot of all of the toolpaths.
  16. Post both setups as separate .sbp ShopBot files.

Grading Rubric

AssessmentWeight
Pocket Cut Setup Created with Correct Stock10 points
2D Pocket Tool Path20 points
Pocket Cut .sbp Post Process File Uploaded10 points
Contour Cut Setup Created with Correct Stock10 points
2D Contour Tool Path20 points
Contour Cut .sbp Post Process File Uploaded10 points
Invisible Dogbone Fillets Added20 points
Screenshot of Tool Path Uploaded20 points
.f3d File with Tool Path Uploaded20 points
File Management10 points