Open the sample file for turning in Fusion

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Turning is a process where a stationary cutting tool machines a part while the part is rotating.

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In Fusion, you can create different turning operations and then generate the machine instruction

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file—for example, a G-code file—based on these operations.

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Fusion provides several model datasets to help you familiarize yourself with the Manufacture workspace.

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Opening a sample project and saving it under a different name enables you to edit the design

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and practice various steps of the machining process.

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To open the turning model dataset, on the Application bar, click Show Data Panel.

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If you are already in a project folder, click Home.

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Scroll down and double-click to open the Cam Samples folder, then open the Tutorials subfolder.

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Here, locate Tutorial6, and then double-click to open it.

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Once the design is open, on the Application bar, notice the lock icon on the document tab.

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This indicates that the design is read-only and cannot be edited.

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Before making changes, you need to create a copy of the sample dataset and save it as a new project.

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Click the Home icon at the top of the Data Panel.

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If an “Introduction” project is not already created, create it, click New Project and name it "Introduction".

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Once created, double-click to open the folder.

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Now, from the File menu, select Save as.

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Keep the same name or change it if you prefer, expand the locations and choose the Introduction project, then click Save.

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At this point, you no longer need the Data Panel open, so you can click Hide Data Panel.

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Lastly, from the Workspace menu, select Manufacture,

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and then click the Turning tab to access the necessary commands to create a setup and toolpaths for turning.