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.
Fusion 360 Tutorials
Fusion 360 has their own Fundamentals of Milling CAM tutorials on their Self-Guided Learning Website.
NYC CNC
NYC CNC's website and YouTube channel have many videos on CAM and CNC machining with Tormach CNC Mills.
Titans of CNC
Titans of CNC have Fusion 360 CAM tutorial videos, including a series specifically for Tormach Mills.
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)
Autodesk HSM
The Autodesk HSM YouTube channel has tutorials and tips videos on both Fusion 360 CAM and HSMWorks CAM.
