Not covered in class: We won’t cover machining directly, which is an important thing to keep in mind. However, since CAM is focused on producing tool movements on a physical machine, some basic idea of machining (e.g., a milling machine or router) will provide a needed background. We will be using models created in Fusion 360 (CAD), but it is not an absolute requirement that you have experience with Fusion 360 CAD.

Prerequisites: CAM is the intermediate step between CAD (producing a computer model) and a CNC machine (producing a physical model). How it relates with other 2D and 3D CAM programsĪdditional information required for CAM (material, tools, fixtures, etc.) With Fusion 360 CAM, you can generate G-code that runs on the following tools at Maker Works:

CAM is the bridge between a CAD model (created in Fusion 360 or another program) and the G-code that runs on the actual CNC machine. In this class you’ll learn the basics of CAM using Fusion 360.