CNC machining is typically used to mold and create 3D products from larger pieces of wood or metallic materials.
It differs from 3D printing, which is known as 'additive manufacturing' as materials are added layer by layer to form a final product. On the other hand, CNC machining is a form of 'subtractive manufacturing'.
This guide, which includes designing, programming, loading toolpaths, and cutting your model from a piece of stock, will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete from start to finish.
You should be comfortable designing smaller 3D objects in Fusion 360
This guide will walk you through the process of designing a small wooden container for storing items like jewelry and watches.
We'll use Fusion 360 to design a simple box composed of two parts: a lid and a base, connected by a small hinge on one side.
The manufacturing process will be executed on either the HIGH-Z CNC or the Instructables Carvey CNC machine. While both machines operate similarly, we will primarily focus on the HIGH-Z CNC
The entire process, from designing the model and programming toolpaths to cutting and assembly, should take approximately 2 hours.
Below is an example of the final product and its potential uses.
Fusion 360 offers a variety of useful tools and features. Below are some of the most significant ones you should be aware of.