& Construction

Integrated BIM tools, including Revit, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D
& Manufacturing

Professional CAD/CAM tools built on Inventor and AutoCAD
Get an introduction to blueprint reading, CAM setup, machine safety, operation, and inspection.
This course focuses on the digital manufacturing process, providing a solid foundation to build upon. You'll apply this knowledge to review a blueprint for a CAD model intended for manufacturing, set up digital manufacturing, prepare a vertical CNC mill for operation, and machine and inspect a part.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to:
Get Fusion datasets and more from course downloads
Learners will find the Fusion files, drawings, blueprints, exercises, and step-by-step guides to accompany all course contents.
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
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.
Learn the basics of blueprint reading.
Module outline
Learn the basics of blueprint reading. This module focuses on blueprint area identifications: identifying and understanding basic GD&T symbols and Datums, interpreting title block information, understanding dimension types and tolerances and conceptualize the coordinate system locations based on critical features.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Learn the basics of CAM Setup creation and defining stock and a work coordinate system.
Module outline
Learn the basics of CAM Setup creation and defining stock and a work coordinate system. This module will also review a completed program and create the required documentation such as a setup sheet and NC Program. This information is then taken to the machine where it can be used to set up and control the machine motion to create a real part from a digital model.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Learn the basics of CNC shop safety, setting up a VMC, loading and setting up tools, how to load a program into an NC controller, located the WCS on the machine, run a program and inspect a machined part.
Module outline
Learn the basics of CNC shop safety, setting up a VMC, loading and setting up tools, how to load a program into an NC controller, located the WCS on the machine, run a program and inspect a machined part. This process is the foundation of the setup and operation of nearly all programs.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Practice creating a CAM setup and documentation for the second operation needed to machine a part.
Module outline
Practice creating a CAM setup and documentation for the second operation needed to machine a part. This part requires the use of soft jaws during machining and will require the selection of fixturing in CAM to ensure appropriate collision detection. Once setup, you'll review a completed program and produce documentation and an NC program to be run at the machine.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Practice the basics of CNC set up, how to load a program into an NC controller, located the WCS on the machine, run a program and inspect a machined part.
Module outline
Practice the basics of CNC set up, how to load a program into an NC controller, located the WCS on the machine, run a program and inspect a machined part. This process is the foundation of the setup and operation of nearly all programs.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
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.
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.
All instructor resources can be downloaded from the "Download teaching supplements" section.
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 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.
Lecture slides serve as supplementary resources, encompassing instructor lectures, handouts, and quiz materials, specifically designed to offer additional support and reinforce course topics.
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.
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.
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This course includes several updates for April 2024.
Updates include: