How To

Illustrator

Create Sketch In Illustrator

I used the Curvature tool and Traced and Image

Create a DXF

File -- Export As -- Format -- DXF

Fusion

Import DXF to Fusion

Insert -- Insert DXF -- Select DXF File -- Select from Computer

Create Sketch and Extrude

Use the Extrude Tool to Add Depth to your Sketch

Extrude to Different Heights

Use the Extrude Tool to Add Depth the Seperate Heights

Create a New Setup

Manufacture -- Setup -- New Setup

Set X,Y,Z Cordinates to Bottom Left Corner

Do this while in setup by clicking on the top point in the bottom left corner

Create the Stock

Fixed Size Box -- Adjust Width, Depth, and Height -- Round to the Nearest .5

** Note W, D, are .5 great than the body

2D Pocket

Create a 2D Pocket using the button above

2D Pocket

Select a Tool

I used the 1/4" tool

Create Cut Geometry

Geometry Tab -- Select bottom outer edge of Pocket -- Ok

Create Multiple Passes

Passes -- Multiple Depths -- Check Box

Note** The passes must be no more than half of the bit in diameter (i.e. 1/4" Bit -- 1/8" stepdowns)

Check For Warnings

Warnings can indicate an issue or possibly just nothing for the bit to follow

Create Other 2D Pockets

Follow Same Steps as Above

(With different shapes)

Use Rest Machining Within 2D Pockets

Use a 2D Pocket Similar to the Others

Select Rest Machining in the Geometry tab

Rest machining allows for a smaller bit to define shapes made by the larger bit

**Note make tool diameter just larger than the previous tool

2D Contour

Select a Tool

I used the 1/4" tool

Create Cut Geometry

Geometry Tab -- Select Bottom of the model -- Ok

Create Multiple Passes

Passes -- Multiple Depths -- Check Box

Note** The passes must be no more than half of the bit in diameter (i.e. 1/4" Bit -- 1/8" stepdowns)

Check for Bottom Height

This should be "Selected Contours"

Create an offset for -0.02

Check Step downs

No more than half the bit in diameter

Run The Job

Action -- Simulate With Machine -- Play

Post Processing

Create an NC File

Actions -- Post Process

Create an NC File

Name File

**Note the Name/Number must stay a number

Create NC File

Post and Share to CNC

Pre Machining

Cut stock size

Cut stock to desired size

Paint Top Layer

Mask Top Layer

Use Oramask to mask top for painting after machining

CNC Machine

Set X,Y,Z Coordinates

Set the X, Y, Z, coordinates to bottom left corner of stock

Crazy Checks

X,Y,Z Coordinates set
Job Loaded
Wood Secure
Air Compressor on

Run The Job

Follow with a Vacuum to get rid of dust

Finishing

Paint the Exposed wood

Paint the Indents in the letters

Paint Other Exposed wood

Mask the inside of the letters that was just painted

Pull off all tape

Time for the big reveal

Completed CNC Sign

What went well?

I truly thought out masking and painting. The overall final product turned out very well and the combination of the two separate logos combined look really good. Overall the designing and finishing went very will.

What could be improved?

To Improve this project I would have made sure there was not small imperfections.

What would you do differently if you were to do this project again?

I would have painted the back black because even though it isnt seen it would look more perfessional.

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