Threading toolpath in Fusion

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With Fusion 360 for Manufacturing, you can generate various turning operations,

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such as the thread toolpath.

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When creating a thread toolpath, you will need a threading tool in your tool library.

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You will also need to ensure that both the thread toolpath

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and the threading tool use the same threading hand direction.

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With a design that includes threads open in the Manufacture space,

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expand the Workspace Picker and select Design.

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From the timeline, right-click the thread feature and click Edit Feature.

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From the Edit Feature dialog, notice that the specified direction is Right hand.

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Navigate back to the Manufacture workspace, Turning tab.

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Then in the Browser, locate the existing thread toolpath, right-click it, and from the shortcut menu, click Edit.

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From the Thread dialog, open the Passes tab.

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Next, expand the Threading Hand drop-down.

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Here, you can specify which direction a fastener should tighten on the thread.

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Right-handed threads require a fastener to turn clockwise to tighten,

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and left-handed threads require a fastener to turn counterclockwise to tighten.

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Ensure Right handed is selected.

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Now it is time to match the threading hand of the threading tool.

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Open the Tool tab and click Select to open the tool library.

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With a thread milling tool selected, click Edit tool.

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From the Setup tab, set the Orientation to 0 degrees.

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Open the Holder tab.

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Expand the Hand drop-down and select R = right handed.

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Click Accept, and then click Select.

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Back in the Thread dialog, click OK.

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Right-click the toolpath from the Browser again,

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and this time select Simulate.

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Review the threading toolpath for accuracy.