Toolpath creation and optimization

Module overview

Creating and optimizing toolpaths is critical for the success of turning. Learn to adjust toolpath parameters and take advantage of the various toolpaths available in Fusion, such as external and internal threading, drilling and tapping, grooving, and roughing and finishing. 

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

• Select the appropriate toolpath strategy.
• Adjust toolpath parameters.
• Determine strategies to optimize various toolpaths.

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Module outline

• Module overview
• Selecting the appropriate toolpath strategy
• Defining parting toolpaths
• Adjusting toolpath parameters
• Preparing threading toolpaths
• Preparing drilling and tapping toolpaths
• Preparing groove toolpaths
• Preparing roughing and finishing toolpaths
• Preparing chamfer toolpaths
• Practice exercise
• Challenge exercise