1. Fusion 360 integrated CAD/CAM for Digital Manufacturing
Co2 Dragster
Getting started
Course overview lecture

2. Learning objectives
After completing this lecture, you will be able to:
Explain the course challenge.
Access and explain the project constraints.
Access and download the project resources.
List the lessons covered in the course.
Explain the course sequence and lesson learning objectives.
Access the course assignments.
Proceed to the next lesson.

3. Course overview Lessons
Getting started
Course overview video
Lecture PowerPoint
Access and download Fusion 360
Project resources
Instructor resources
CAD: Design of manufacturing 2D/3D
CAD PowerPoint
CAD step-by-step video tutorials
Manufacturing best practice
Process plan
Cutting data
Modular course lesson structure. Course can be taught sequentially or based on interest.

4. Course overview Lessons
CAM: Toolpath generation 2D/3D mill
CAM PowerPoint
CAM step-by-step video tutorials
CNC: Set-up and operation Haas mill
CNC set-up PowerPoint
CNC set-up videos
Inspection: First Article
Metrology PowerPoint
Assignments
CAD and CAM assignments
Assessment
Course assessment
Modular course lesson structure. Course can be taught sequentially or based on interest.

5. Challenge 1 “ The job”
The Job: Compete to win! As a Co2 dragster racer, you are challenged to design a dragster that meets competition specifications and is best designed to meet the variety of forces that affect motion and velocity when racing at fast speeds. The Co2 dragster with the fastest design takes the title of champion. Just how fast do Co2 dragsters travel? Dragsters can race at speeds over 70 MPH, and dragsters can run the track in under 1 second. As you design your dragster, weight, wind drag, and impact are all factors that will influence dragster performance. Testing and refining your design before cutting your part is critical to increasing your chance for success. You have just one go at cutting your blank, and it takes a while to cut smooth surfaces. Use Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software to design and to test as many factors as possible, improving your design for the highest chances for success.

6. Challenge 2 “ Make it your own”
Make it your own: Create a manual 4th axis fixture. Work as team in your shop to design and create a manual 4th axis fixture that indexes every 90 degrees, allowing you and your shop mates to cut and machine all four sides of your car if necessary.

7. Engraved sign: Challenge 3 “Be an expert”
Be an Expert: To further your skills, explore one or more of the assignments created for this project. It’s a great opportunity to apply and refine your skills and work towards becoming industry certified as an Autodesk Fusion 360™ Certified User.

8. Project Constraints
Production: Co2 Dragster for TSA competition, single Prototype
Material Size: Pitsco Metric Dragster blank
Material type: Bass Wood
Stock Body: Create solid stock body
Fixture: Custom fixture, that allows cutting on all 4 sides
PRZ: Corner of each side
CNC: ¼” flat endmill, 3/16” drill, ¼” ball endmill
Tool Crib: Tool library
Tolerance: Meets the TSA Specification for this year.

9. Project Resources Fusion 360 software Project resources
Project resources
CAD prints
CAD models
CAM toolpaths
Tool libraries
Materials library

10. CAD: Design for manufacturing 2D/3D
Step-by-step tutorials present the following topics that demonstrate how to design an engraved sign for manufacture:
Use a primitive to create a basic shape
Use text to create parametric feature
Collaborate using markup tools in A360 to make sure
proper tools are used
Generate photo-realistic renderings
Documentation
Step-by-step Fusion 360 CAD video instruction to aid the student in designing models for manufacturing success:

11. Sustainable design: Green Materials Selection
Green Materials Basics
When considering the 
environmental properties of materials, look for materials that are abundant, non-toxic, have low embodied energy, and meet or exceed regulations.
You also need to ensure that the material has the right physical properties to get the job done and that it won’t drive up costs.
Autodesk Sustainability workshop resources included in this course:
Environmental properties of materials PDF and video
Physical properties of materials PDF and video

12. CAM: toolpath generation 2D/3D mill
The following topics covered in step-by-step videos will allow you to program the part to produce the NC code:
Stock Set-up
Tool Library
Toolpaths
Multiple Set-ups
Simulating Toolpaths
Set-up Sheets
Post Processing NC code

13. Manufacturing best practice
Lecture resource providing manufacturing knowledge necessary to successfully program the part, set-up the machine, and produce the assembly wallet.
Complete a process plan to manufacture the Wallet.
Calculate spindle RPM for the cuttings tools.
Calculate cutting tool feed rate for cutting the part.

14. CNC: Setup and operation Haas Mill
A series of video tutorials present the following topics that demonstrate how to set a CNC mill for manufacture:
Installing a fixture
Indicating a fixture
Setting work offsets
Setting height offsets
Loading the sign NC program
Dry running the sign NC program
Running the sign NC program

15. First article inspection
The following topics will be covered to inspect the part during the machining process:
Fill out the inspection sheet for the Co2 Dragster.

16. Assignments

17. Assessment