Autodesk

Creating Toolpaths for a CNC Lathe

This course is part of Autodesk CAD/CAM for Manufacturing Specialization

Taught in English

Some content may not be translated

Autodesk

Instructor: Autodesk

6,951 already enrolled

Included with Coursera Plus

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.8

(138 reviews)

Advanced level
Designed for those already in the industry
18 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explore toolpaths for CNC Lathes.

  • Identify a lathe coordinate system.

  • Choose lathe specific tools.

  • Create turning toolpaths.

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

Assessments

2 quizzes

Course

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

4.8

(138 reviews)

Advanced level
Designed for those already in the industry
18 hours (approximately)
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Placeholder

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the Autodesk CAD/CAM for Manufacturing Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
  • Learn new concepts from industry experts
  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
  • Earn a shareable career certificate
Placeholder
Placeholder

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV

Share it on social media and in your performance review

Placeholder

There are 4 modules in this course

In Week 1, we’ll learn how to set up a CNC Lathe coordinate system, stock, and begin cutting some basic geometry. The fundamental difference in how a lathe coordinate system is set and how the stock is held are critical to the success of turning toolpaths. Once we understand these concepts, we can begin exploring more complicated geometry.

What's included

9 videos6 readings1 quiz2 discussion prompts

In Week 2, we’ll dive in deeper to turning toolpath functionality by exploring internal and external grooving. With Fusion 360 we can identify and cut a single position groove as well as handle roughing and finishing multiple grooves in multiple orientations. So, let’s take a look at grooving toolpaths in Fusion 360.

What's included

5 videos3 readings1 discussion prompt

In Week 3, we’ll turn our attention to more finishing toolpaths to break edges and create threads. There are a few different ways to create threads on turned parts and we’ll start by looking at cutting external threads, tapping internal threads along the axis of revolution, as well as identifying live turning tools to drill and tap on a C-axis.

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 discussion prompt

In Week 4, we’ll learn more about various options that CNC Lathes can have. We’ll learn about parting to cut geometry away from the stock as well as some various options for stock transfer using multiple chucks. CNC lathes often can move another chuck in to grab the part, cut it away from stock, and then machine the back side. This advanced functionality is supported in Fusion 360 so let’s learn how to use it.

What's included

5 videos3 readings1 quiz1 peer review

Instructor

Instructor ratings
4.7 (24 ratings)
Autodesk
Autodesk
22 Courses447,962 learners

Offered by

Autodesk

Recommended if you're interested in Mechanical Engineering

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Learner reviews

Showing 3 of 138

4.8

138 reviews

  • 5 stars

    83.33%

  • 4 stars

    12.31%

  • 3 stars

    3.62%

  • 2 stars

    0.72%

  • 1 star

    0%

AH
5

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2019

YC
5

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2020

AH
5

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2020

Placeholder

Open new doors with Coursera Plus

Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online

Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy

Frequently asked questions