Fusion 360: CNC Topographic Site Models
2h 9mBeginner2021-04-01
Authors
Olivia Morgan
Owner and Founder of Model Space
Course details
Topographic site models are needed to understand architectural planning in a visual and tactile way. Instructor Olivia Morgan teaches you techniques for using CAD, CAM, and CNC to design and manufacture site models in a fraction of the time it would take to make with a 3D printer or laser cutter. The course demonstrates how to import topography into Fusion 360; define the layers, roads, and buildings; and set up the CAM toolpaths that will ultimately fabricate the model. The course comes with exercise files that you can use to practice what Olivia presents. Olivia covers new setups, the tool library, several different paths, and a smooth topography alternative to the stepped topography model.
Skills covered
Fusion 360Product and Industrial DesignAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - CNC topographic site models
- 02 - What you should know
- 03 - Using the exercise files
1. CNC Basics
- 04 - What is CNC milling
- 05 - Why use CNC milling
- 06 - Limitations of CNC milling
2. Designing a Site Model
- 07 - Importing into Fusion
- 08 - Splitting topographic layers
- 09 - Raising topographic layers
- 10 - Defining roads
- 11 - Organize roads
- 12 - Adding buildings
- 13 - Making site base
- 14 - Model outline offset
3. Creating Tool Paths
- 15 - New setup
- 16 - Tool library
- 17 - Roughing pass
- 18 - Horizontal path
- 19 - Edge cleanup Path
- 20 - Engraving paths
- 21 - Site outline cut out
- 22 - Exporting tool paths
4. Milling Smooth Topography
- 23 - Smooth topography concepts
- 24 - Smooth site example
- 25 - Large scale smooth terrain
- 26 - Roughing path
- 27 - Finishing path
Conclusion
- 28 - Next steps