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Symetri’s Autodesk Fusion 360 Training Consolidates Skills for Manufacturing R&D Support at University of Aberdeen’s Engineering Workshop

Symetri’s Autodesk Fusion 360 Training Consolidates Skills for Manufacturing R&D Support at University of Aberdeen’s Engineering Workshop

Customer challenge

Upskill the whole engineering team in Fusion 360.

Aberdeen University had issues with the software they were using to programme their 3-axis CNC machine. They asked the machine manufacturer HAAS what they could do to get around the problems they were having and they recommended Autodesk Fusion 360.
The team saw immediate improvements apart from two issues that arose. Within an experienced engineering team that is very proficient the missing link was that they were all using the software in a different way and it became clear they needed consistency. The other issue was that despite having moved to Fusion 360 the team were still using manual machining techniques.
"In a way, we were all in our comfort zone with manual milling, but we knew we could gain far higher degrees of accuracy and dependability if we used Fusion 360 for Milling," says Gavin McFarlane, Senior Mechanical Technician.

They did some research on who could provide the training and found Autodesk Solution Provider Symetri.

Challenges they faced included:

  • Reduce wastage resulting from the hand finished rendered necessary by using old version of post-processor software
  • Minimise client rejection rate and associated costs of resupplying replacement products
  • Improve quality
  • Accelerate lead times

Project goals

The goal was to gain proficiency in 3-axis milling and lathe programming and to make sure the whole team were working in the same way. This was achieved following the 3 days of training.

Solution

Autodesk Fusion 360 Milling - Using High-Speed Machining Techniques

We were impressed with Symetri's approach to training and they had an entire catalogue of training courses aimed at every aspect of Fusion 360, Essentials, Milling, Turing, Multi-axis Machining and many more.
We booked 3 days of training for our seven team members with the Advanced Manufacturing team at Symetri. This was all done virtually.

Solutions:

  • Post-processor upgrade to enable automation of tapping cycle
  • Align post-processor with machine kinematics
  • Hardware addition go Floating Tap Collet to eliminate manual inaccuracies

Business outcome

The goals were achieved - Proficiency-Consistency-Accuracy

Since the training, there has been no confusion among the team about any aspect of the software and team works in a consistent way.
As a result of the training, the following benefits have been achieved:

  • Fully automated tapping in cycle ensuring a greater accuracy
  • Significant reduction in rejected output at Client's QA inspections
  • Improved quality
  • Higher levels of client satisfaction, now leading to new business opportunities


Conclusion

"We wanted to make sure our team were all using the software in a consistent fashion, particularly when it came to Milling. Symetri took us through a three day course and we came out with a high degree of confidence that we could take on any project that came our way without hesitation."

"Its a great feeling, because the departments in the university that depend on us for top notch support are always under time pressures. Now there's never any delay in moving from concept to design to programming to finished output. Symetri covered everything. Now we can too."

Gavin McFarlane, Senior Mechanical Technician, Engineering Workshop, School of Engineering


Project summary

    Duration & delivery

  • 3
  • 2002-02-01

    Autodesk solutions

  • Fusion 360
  • Fusion 360 for Manufacturing
  • Post Processor

    Services provided

  • CAM Programming
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Post Processor
  • Tooling
  • Training

    Customer industry

  • Design
  • Subtractive Manufacturing
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