Software Access
Fusion 360
Fusion 360 is CAD software with built-in CAM. This links the CAM operations to the model so they update immediately after model edits. Fusion 360 is free for students and educators.
Garage Access
Fusion 360 is available on the design computers in the Elko Engineering Garage.
Installation
Fusion 360 can be installed on personal computers from HERE.
HSMWorks (Solidworks Add-In)
HSMWorks is CAM add-in for Solidworks CAD. It has a similar structure to Fusion 360 CAM because it is made by the same developer. Like Fusion 360, CAM operations update with model changes. HSMWorks is free for students and educators but requires an up-to-date version of Solidworks installed on the computer.
Garage Access
HSMWorks is added to Solidworks on the design computers in the Elko Engineering Garage.
Installation
HSMWorks can be installed on personal computers from HERE.
Learning Resources
Currently, the Elko Engineering Garage does not teach the basics of CAD and CAM software. Fortunately, there are many resource available to do this. Below are some of the Garage Staff's favorite resources for learning Fusion 360 and HSMWorks CAM. Select the icons below to go to their websites.
Lars Christensen
Lars Christensen posts how-to and tutorial videos for Fusion 360 CAD and CAM on YouTube.
HSMWorks Tutorials
HSMWorks has tutorials built into the Solidworks tutorials library. Simply search "tutorials" in the Solidworks search bar (under commands)