fusion360

Goal: use the Ace Makerspace CNC (amt375) to cut a bike rack for burning man, specifically the tynkerstudios thingiverse SVG files

Status: …not there yet

Notes:

Download fusion360 for free instead of paying for v-carve I have - Fusion 2.0.18719 x86_64 [Native] Active Plan: Personal

productdesignonline is reportedly very useful but $399

“It seems like some of our problems are coming from paths not being contiguous in the SVG” - fixable with inkscape

What type of plywood should we use?

• $91.20 ACX
• $93.60 BB
• $43.86 BCX

More info on types of plywood

• https://forestplywood.com/blog/plywood/what-type-of-plywood-is-best-for-outdoor-use/
• https://www.silvaris.com/the-different-grades-of-plywood/
• https://www.h2ouse.org/bcx-plywood

  BCX sanded 4x8 for $43.86
  AC sanded pine 4x8 for $59.78
  FSC cert. sanded $63.18
  sande plywood for $65.65
  birch for $80.98
  maple for $89.78
  red oak for $89.78
  

useful youtube videos

• toolpaths https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsSWVtjp8c0))
• toolpaths 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whGKwsEY4Vo

What are plausible bits to tell fucion360 to use?

• https://www.amazon.com/SHARPRO-Downcut-Diameter-Engraving-Grinding/dp/B0CWLN8NHG
• https://www.amazon.com/Downcut-Spiral-Tungsten-Carbide-Milling/dp/B073TXSLQK/

Useful links

• https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=SLD-INS-SVG
• https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Does-Fusion-360-Write-G-code.html
• https://bainbridgebarn.org/studio-resource/converting-svg-fusion-360/
• https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Recommended-speeds-and-feeds-for-tools-cutting-wood-in-Fusion-360.html