Embedded Files
First you have to use Adobe illistrator to create your drawing
Next trace your immage or draw using the curvature tool, single click for curvy lines, double for sharp corners.
Once you have traced your whole sign select the whole sign and make a copy, this will be your backup in case you mess up. Then shape build you Illustrator file and export as a DXF.
Next in Fustion 360, In a new project, under solid chose the create new shape option. make sure you selected the z axis so that your shape is flat.
Next, insert your DXF and click finish sketch. After this, select your finished Image and extrude it to your desired height; this should be the height of the wood you are cutting out.
If you have certain sections of the sign that you want lower, you'll have to make another sketch over the part you want lower. Once you have, make sure you make the sketch on top of the previous extruded object, then extrude to the negative. This will lower the part of the sketch to the height you selected.
We will start creating the tool paths once you have finished your desired demotions. We are going to set up your "set up." First, switch your project from design to manufacture.
Next, create a new setup and select stock box point. Select the "front left top" corner of the fixed-size box for the stock point.
Next, go over to the stock tab and select the fixed size box; at the bottom of the tab, you will see your project dimensions; make sure that the X and Y have at least a .5 in clearance from your project guidelines. I.e., your fixed-size box should have a width and length clearance of 0.5 in. Once you have finished all this, select ok.
Next you will want to select the 2D adaptive clearing tool. Make sure you select your desired tool, then go over the the geometry tab an select the pockets tool, select the pocket you want to get rid of.
Next go over to the passes tab, unselect stock to leave, and select multiple depths. The maximum roughing stepdown in how far down your tool will go per stepdown, this should be half the diamiter of the tool. then click ok.
Lastly once you have cut out all of the pockets, you will select 2D contour. select your desired tool again, then go to the geomatry tab and select the silowet option, this will select to cut out all the cuts. that you designed. Next go over to the passes tab, unselect stock to leave, and select multiple depths. The maximum roughing stepdown in how far down your tool will go per stepdown, this should be half the diamiter of the tool. then click ok.
CNC cutting
CNC cutting
Lastly run your desired post processing software and save it to you desired location, then send to the CNC machine and complete the precut checks. once you finished this start you print.
Post Proccessing
Post Proccessing
Once you have finished printing there is not much left to do, Sand the desired parts to perfection and paint (spray paint is recommended). this is the last step to once you finish this your done.
Reflection
Reflection
What went well?
Using illustrator was the smoothest part of my design, then in fusion making the different parts of my sign different heights.
What could be improved?
Next time I am going to pay closer attention to what type of cut and how deep each drill bit can go because I rendered it too early and I accidently took off extra wood.
What would you do differently if you were to do this project again?
If i did this again I would be more carful and pay more attention when i render my sign.
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