Learn Fusion for CAM in 90 Minutes (2024) (available until January 5, 2026)
Course overview
In this introduction to Fusion for CAM, you'll learn about setup operations, toolpaths, simulation, and post processing. Dive into the essential features using an industry-standard workflow and learn to create a real-world project in the process.
The Fusion files, instruction, and teaching supplements are available in metric and imperial units in the Module downloads.
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Create a new setup and stock for a 2.5-axis CAM project.
- Set up tools and associated feeds and speeds.
- Create roughing and 2D contour toolpaths.
- Create toolpaths for holes and cylindrical features.
- Create chamfers.
- Perform finishing operations.
- Perform simulations.
- Post process CNC code.
Course downloads
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Teaching supplements
Resources just for educators
Teach this course in the classroom or assign it to students as homework. Download the provided instructor guide for teaching the course content in the classroom, with learning objectives and estimated times for demonstration and practice. Additionally, lecture slides, exercise files, and a grading rubric for the challenge in the course are provided. Students can either work in teams or solve the challenges on their own.
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Download teaching supplements:
Announcements
The Learn Fusion for CAM in 90 Minutes (2024) course will be retired on January 5, 2026. A new version of the course has been released with updated instruction and resources designed to make machining workflows more accessible.
If you are currently using the 2024 course, please plan to complete it before January 5, 2026. After that date, only the updated version of Learn Fusion for CAM in 90 Minutes will be available.
Fusion for CAM in 90 minutes (Imperial)
Fusion for CAM in 90 minutes (Metrics)
What’s new:
- Updated cell phone stand design with thinner parts to fit common stock sizes
- All-new Fusion files in imperial
- Refreshed video instruction with improved clarity
- New practice and challenge exercises for hands-on learning
- Added 2D contour workflows with tabs for safer machining
- End-of-course challenge with full CAM workflow
- Instructor guide and lecture resources for easy classroom integration