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Course 3 - Haas and Autodesk Fusion - Drafting, Soft Jaw Design, and Programming

Learn the basics of blueprint creation in Fusion, importing a vise and soft jaw blanks, creating soft jaws for Operation 2, program toolpaths and documentation for the soft jaws, and setup and machine the soft jaws to prepare for OP2.

Type:

Course

Length:

13 hr.

Last updated:

April 30, 2024
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Course overview

In this course, you learn the basics of blueprint creation in Fusion, importing a vise and soft jaw blanks, creating soft jaws for Operation 2, program toolpaths and documentation for the soft jaws, and setup and machine the soft jaws to prepare for OP2.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Create a basic detailed drawing.
  • Import workholding.
  • Create soft jaw models.
  • Set up and program toolpaths for soft jaws.
  • Set up and machine soft jaws on a CNC mill.

Get Fusion datasets and more from course downloads

Learners will find the Fusion files, drawings, blueprints, exercises, and step-by-step guides to accompany all course contents.

  • 6 Fusion files
  • 1 Haas tooling list
  • 1 Haas Tip of the Day list
  • 1 set of machining best practices
  • 7 step-by-step guides
  • 3 practice exercises
  • 4 challenge exercises, including a final course challenge

Course outline

5 min.

Getting started

Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need. 

Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need. 

 

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2 hr. 25 min.

Introduction to CAD drawings

Learn the basics of drawing creation in Fusion while creating a print of the caliper piston.

In this module, you learn the basics of drawing creation in Fusion while creating a print of the caliper piston.

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

  • Identify drawing best practices.
  • Create a basic detailed drawing.
  • Add dimensions and annotations to a drawing.

 

 

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1 hr. 55 min.

Create a soft jaw for caliper OP2

Learn to import manufacturer supplied vise and soft jaw blanks and create soft jaws to hold the caliper for OP2.

In this module, you learn to import manufacturer supplied vise and soft jaw blanks and create soft jaws to hold the caliper for OP2.

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

  • Import a CAD file.
  • Use alignment tools in Fusion.
    Create soft jaws.

 

 

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1 hr. 55 min.

Create toolpaths to machine soft jaws

Create a CAM setup and program toolpaths to cut a set of soft jaws for Operation 2 of the brake caliper.

In this module, you create a CAM setup and program toolpaths to cut a set of soft jaws for Operation 2 of the brake caliper.

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

  • Create a CAM setup.
  • Create toolpaths to machine soft jaws.
  • Create documentation and an NC program.

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1 hr. 35 min.

Set up and machine soft jaws for OP2

Learn how to set up soft jaw blanks on a vise and cut soft jaw geometry to be used for operation 2 of the brake caliper.

In this module, you set up soft jaw blanks on a vise and cut soft jaw geometry to be used for operation 2 of the brake caliper.

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

  • Assembly soft jaws on a vise.
  • Set up the WCS on soft jaws.
  • Load and verify a CNC program.
  • Machine and verify soft jaws.

 

 

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4 hr.

Course challenge exercise

Now that you've completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course. Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace. This is an optional assignment that you can share with your peers on your own.

Now that you've completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course. Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace. This is an optional assignment that you can share with your peers on your own.

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45 min.

Final test

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion

 

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Teaching supplements

All instructor resources can be downloaded from the "Download teaching supplements" section. 

Instructor guide

Teach this course in the classroom. We've summarized the core Fusion skills in this course so you can familiarize yourself before delivering this content in the classroom. Download the instructor guide as a teaching resource, and work through the course and modules yourself to prepare for classroom, delivery. Additionally, download resources like software files, drawings, exercises, lectures, and more found throughout the course. 

Machining best practices

Machining best practices supports you in the CNC machining of the model engine rod soft jaw.  Review the process plan and cutting data for general guidelines to support you in this project. The sample setup sheet provides information about how the part was machined.  Post machining, inspect your part while reviewing the supplied detailed drawing, and populate the inspection report to verify acceptable part tolerances. The machining best practices includes a process plan, cutting data, setup sheet, and inspection reports.

Lectures

Lecture slides serve as supplementary resources, encompassing instructor lectures, handouts, and quiz materials, specifically designed to offer additional support and reinforce course topics.

Fusion step-by-step guides and slides

Step-by-step print guides are available for your students as accompanying instruction to the Autodesk Fusion video instruction. Step-by-step guides are also available as presentation slides to support classroom instruction.

Want to create custom learning playlists to share with your students?

Choose this course and other courses or modules offered by Autodesk to share with your students using Lists. Once you create a List, share the URL with your students and they can sign into their Autodesk Account to access. 

  • To create a List, select [+] 'Add to list' in the banner.
  • To share a list with others, set the list visibility to Public and share the link.

Download teaching supplements:

Announcements

This course includes several updates for April 2024.


Updates include:  

  • New Haas instruction video covering the setup, programming, and machining of the soft jaw.
  • Updated list of Haas Tip of the Day video resources.
  • Reorganized course downloads for easier access to Fusion files and resources.
  • Reorganized teaching supplements.

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