AUTODESK FUSION 360
Fusion 360 is a collaborative cloud-enabled 3D CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB software that connects your entire product design and development process in a single platform. Explore the basic concepts with Fusion 360 resources and tutorials.
CAD-CAM technology is the result of decades of efforts by numerous people in the name of production automation. It is the vision of innovators and inventors, mathematicians and machinists, who are all working to build the future and drive production with technology. A lot of people use the term "CAD-CAM" when they talk about the software that is used to make things with a CNC machine. CAD stands for Computer-Aided Design and CAM stands for Computer-Aided Manufacturing, both of which are used to make things. CAD/CAM software is used to design and manufacture prototypes, finished products, and production runs of products.
CAD/CAM applications are used to both design a product and program manufacturing processes, specifically, CNC machining. CAM software uses the models and assemblies created in CAD software, like Fusion 360, to generate toolpaths that drive machine tools to turn designs into physical parts. CAD/CAM software is used to design and manufacture prototypes, finished parts, and production runs.
Fusion 360 eliminates your disconnected design to manufacturing process with a single, integrated CAD/CAM platform. Communicate with your customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to get your part manufactured on time, the first time.
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For professional designers, engineers and machinists. Fusion 360 is the new home for all your CAD/CAM requirements.
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With unified workflows in Fusion 360, you can design soft jaws and fixtures, prep CAD data, and create assemblies. Automatic data translation and toolpath updates save time. (video: 1:31 min.)
Stretch your budget by swapping costly, disparate CAD/CAM tools for one affordable, integrated solution. (video: 1:23 min.)
Seamless updates deliver new functionality without disrupting your interface. You'll maintain high efficiency rates, since everyone will use the same version of Fusion 360. (video: 2:44 min.)
MJK Performance designs and manufactures high quality, precision CNC machined motorcycle parts.
Matsuura is winning the profit game, gaining competitive advantage by using generative design to automatically create custom workpiece-holding fixtures, and printing them in high-strength polymer overnight.
Saunders Machine Works uses Fusion 360 and specializes in CNC metal machining, prototype machining, fabrication, and design-for-manufacturing consulting.
Get started with CAD/CAM with these tutorials, guides, and tips.
Read this article for a complete introduction to using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
Access a full suite of CAM programming tools for 3 to 5-axis machining. Request a demo of Fusion 360. Meet your CAM programming goals with greater consistency and efficiency.
Access video tutorials and self-guided courses for 3D modeling, CAM/CAM design and programming, cloud CAM software, and manufacturing through the Fusion 360 Learn & Support Hub.
Learn more about how to use CAM software for CNC machining. Explore Autodesk CNC machining resources, products, and tutorials.
Get started in CNC programming with these tips, tricks, and tutorials.
Fusion 360 connects to the cloud to allow teams to collaborate regardless of whether they're sat in the same office, working from home, or based thousands of miles away.
