• Fusion

CAM for Turning Associate Certification Prep

Get prepared to take the Autodesk Certified Associate in CAM for Turning using Fusion exam. Review essential skills and take the practice test to prepare for the certification exam.


Course overview

Get prepared to take the Autodesk Certified Associate in CAM for Turning certification exam. Review essential skills such as process planning and model preparation, CAM setup creation, toolpath creation for turning, setup sheets, and G-code output using Fusion.

Follow along with videos, datasets, and exercises to practice and review the exam topics on your own. You can also test your knowledge by taking a practice test to prepare for the certification exam. It’s all about practice and preparation.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Recognize workholding requirements for CNC lathe.
  • Create a process plan for CAM turning.
  • Create a setup for CAM turning.
  • Create and manage a tool library.
  • Create turning toolpaths for roughing and finishing.
  • Create a NC program to output specific toolpaths.

Course downloads

These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:

Course outline

20 min.

Getting started

Getting started

Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you'll need.


1 hr. 30 min.

See where you stand

See where you stand

Before you begin this course, test your skills by taking the following assessment to see where you stand.


1 hr. 30 min.

Job setup, plan, and setting up work

Planning and setting up is essential for a successful operation.

Planning and setting up is essential for a successful operation. Planning and setting up includes creating and managing tool libraries, recognizing workholding requirements, interpreting drawings or blueprints, and preparing a model for manufacture.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Create and manage a tool library.
  • Recognize workholding requirements.
  • Interpret drawings.
  • Perform model preparation.


1 hr.

Defining CAM setup, machine, and stock

Defining CAM setup, machine, and stock is integral to ensure agreement between the physical tool and the digital representation.

Ensure agreement between the physical tool and the digital representation. When setting up machine and stock, you must specify the Work Coordinate System and recognize stock options that are available within the program.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Create a conceptual duct and pipe layout.
  • Add duct and pipe accessories.
  • Convert a placeholder duct and pipe layout.
  • Use change type to alter duct and pipe layouts.
  • Use split element to alter duct and pipe layouts.


2 hr. 30 min.

Toolpath creation and optimization

Creating and optimizing toolpaths is critical for the success of turning.

Creating and optimizing toolpaths is critical for the success of turning. Learn to adjust toolpath parameters and take advantage of the various toolpaths available in Fusion, such as external and internal threading, drilling and tapping, grooving, and roughing and finishing. 

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Select the appropriate toolpath strategy.
  • Adjust toolpath parameters.
  • Determine strategies to optimize various toolpaths.


1 hr. 30 min.

Simulation and verification

Performing toolpath and machine simulation confirms stock removal procedures and ensures collision avoidance.

Performing toolpath and machine simulation confirms stock removal procedures and ensures collision avoidance. Learn how simulation review determines the required toolpath adjustments.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Perform toolpath and machine simulation.
  • Confirm stock removal strategies.
  • Review collisions for toolpath adjustments.


1 hr. 30 min.

Documentation and output

Learn how outputting code verifies work coordinate setup against posted code. 

Learn how outputting code verifies work coordinate setup against posted code. The process of outputting code also permits identification to tool changes, spindle speed, and machine motion.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Create an NC program.
  • Interpret G-Code.


2 hr.

Course challenge exercise

Course challenge exercise

Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace.


1 hr. 30 min.

Practice test

Final test

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course.