Adam Edelbi Project 4: Desktop CNC

 1) Process

The first step with this project for me was deciding on what I would make, so that I could begin to plan out how to design it in fusion. I wanted to keep things somewhat simple so that I wasn't overwhelmed with the project, but at the same time I wanted to try new things so that I could continue learning and experimenting with fusion. I decided to make a coaster with a topographical rim. The sketch for this was easy enough, as I have 3 past projects worth of fusion experience. Once I was done with the sketch, I followed the tutorial for using the "manufacturing" workspace to add tools and toolpaths for the CNC. After that, I had Ryan check my toolpaths for any problems (I think he ended up changing one of the toolpaths and the tool used for it) and then met up with Dawson who helped me with working the actual CNC. Luckily, I had no problems after finishing the fusion part of the project, and the final result turned out amazing. Here is a picture of what my finished design looked like in fusion:

2) Result

As I mentioned before, I think a lot of this project was fusion based, similar to the last 3D printing project. I did not have any major problems in fusion creating the sketch for the design. I had to shave off the high part of the design which is why part of the topography looks flat at the top because it exceeded the max height dimensions given for this project. I also had to constantly check with Ryan on the toolpaths because I wasn't sure which tool or toolpath was best suited for the needs of my project, since the tutorial only went over 2 of the toolpaths. Fortunately, Dawson and I had no problems when he helped me boot up the CNC and start carving the material. Here are some pictures I took of the CNC doing its thing!


3) Reflection

Overall, this project was not as bad as I expected. I spent a lot less time in fusion than I did last project for the 3D printer, and following the tutorial once I got into the manufacturing workspace was effective enough. After Ryan fixed my toolpaths, working the CNC machine was a lot simpler than I expected. The CNC and the toolpaths I already made did most of the work, so I really just had to sit there with my hand on the emergency stop button in case anything went wrong. After my project came out of the CNC, the final step was just to hand sand the edges because they were still a little rough, but after that I was finished. Here is how the final result looked:

















Comments

  1. Dawson DurrApril 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM

    You have the coolest coaster on the block now! All of your roommates are going to be trying to steal this!

    Great job and super creative use of the CNC router. I might have to make one of these myself. Keep up the great work.

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  2. Ryan HodgeApril 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM

    Your coaster looks great. It's good to hear that Fusion is getting more intuitive for you over time. That's when it gets fun. You can design rather than fumble through software. The "right" will come to you with time.

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