I then move to the passes menu and set the axial offset to -1mm (this can be treated as the depth of cut). I then pick a generic endmill (in my case a 3.175 diameter single flute). In the 2D menu, I select trace, I then select my single line on the sketch. In the browser, I turn on the sketch which has my single line on it. I then move to the manufacturing workspace and I click setup, within the setup menu I go to the stock tab and set all stock offsets to 0 and hit ok.
3.18 seems like a random number but all my tools are set up as 3.175mm (1/8 inch), by setting the rectangle to 3.18 it will basically be the same size but fusion won't throw a hissy fit.I then extrude out the big rectangle to form my stock and then extrude cut the smaller (3.18*X) rectangle to my desired depth (i will use 1mm in this example) to form what will be my pocket. Within this, I also sketched a line of length X-3.175 (3.175 will be explained in a second) and drew a smaller rectangle of dimension 3.18*X. So to begin with, in the design environment I drew a rectangle of arbitrary dimension to act as my stock. If fusion did the extrude cut operation then it indicates your geometry is valid.If you've got an example file you'd like me to setup and then you can refer back to I'd be happy to help. With your workflow for a pocket, it sounds like you did everything correctly so I'm not sure where the error is coming from. The only time that it might make a difference is if you have overlapping lines that you aren't aware of (although I've never experienced any issues around this).I understand what you mean with the 1.5mm bit to 3mm slot and I've had a go at trying to replicate it so I can better help but I can't seem to manage. I drew those lines within fusion however imported vector geometry is handled in an identical way so it wouldn't make a difference.
I remember trying to learn CAM and it was this brick wall of terms and workflows that made no sense to me at the time, i can say that it really isn't as complex as things make it sound and it becomes second nature remarkably quickly. I've included an example of the scenario proposed ( ) just to help with visualising, if this is what you're looking for I'm happy to walk you through my workflow or adapt my explanation for more complex shapes.
The other way to do it would be to create a rectangle of size 1.5mm*X and then use a 2D pocket at a depth of 0.5mm (This will cut within the bounds of the lines specified). You can draw a single line that is the X-1.5mm in length (to account for diameter of cutter) and use a trace operation (as you mentioned this will turn a line into a stroke effectively). Ok so to just make a 1.5mm*0.5mm*X (where X is the length of cut along an axis) cut there are 2 ways of doing it basically. I'm trying to get dxf2gcode running but all this Python terminal command stuff is pretty over my head, so something that installs like a normal application and has a reasonably large support community would be better for me.
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Any other recommendations? I'd love to check vectrics stuff but I'm on a Mac and am reluctant to buy and setup windows just to demo vcarve. Is 360 a good choice for this? For instance it doesn't know what to do with single line text. Ideally I'd like to be able to do my text and graphics (which are just simple lines and shapes) in Affinity Designer, export a SVG to some CAD app to setup the tool paths, simulate the cuts and export the gcode. I'm experimenting with different approaches, but I'm having a lot of issues with setting up tool paths for text and lines in 360. So essentially small sign making with some holes. I want to engrave/drill aluminum faceplate for 19" rack gear, and other electronic equipment. Hi, as a precursor to buying a cnc I've been messing with fusion 360 to try and get a feel for the projects I want to do.