Use Autodesk Fusion 360 to generate G-Code

Important

This is a simple tutorial showing how to generate a G-code program using the Autodesk Fusion 360, for more detailed tutorials please check the free training courses offered by Autodesk.

Prerequisites

• Windows PC with Autodesk Fusion 360.
• 3D model of the part with a drawn tool path in .dwg or .stl file format.

1. Open a 3D Model File

1. Run the Autodesk Fusion 360, then from the file menu click Open.


1. Click on Open from my computer.


1. Navigate to your 3D model file, select it and click Open.


1. Your 3D model will be opened and shown as below.


Info

Autodesk Fusion 360 may take some time to import and open the 3D model File.

2. Configure a 3D Model

1. From the DESIGN menu, click on MANUFACTURE


1. Click on Setup icon to set your model configuration (part zero, tolerance,..etc).


1. From the Setup window, select the Operation Type, then click on the Nothing under the model section and click on your 3D model to select it.


1. Click on the Stock Point under the Work Coordinate System section to specify your part zero location


Click on the required part zero location, then click ok.


3. Create a tool path

1. From the CAM bar, select the required machining task under 2D, 3D,..etc. (Note : This tuturial will use 3D->Project as an example).


1. In the Project window, click on Tool select.


1. In the Select Tool window, click on the required tool type.


1. Select the tool type, unit, and enter the tool geometry information, then click ok.


1. In the Select Tool window, select the newely created tool and click ok.


1. In the Project window, select Disable under Coolant type.


1. In the Project window, select Geometry tab and click on Nothing under the curve Selections, then select the desired tool path on the 3D Model surface.


The selected tool path will be shown in Bold.


1. In the Project window, select Passes tab and enter the reuired tolerance, this will effect the program size, running time, and accuracy. At the end click on ok.


4. Generate G-Code

1. Right click on your project setup, click on Post Process


1. Select Acramatic/acramatic under the post configuration, then select where to save the G-Code file and the file name, finally click on Post.


Info

You can change the generated G-code file extension to .gcode file manually.