Robert Cowan | Logo Inlay Project (Part 2) - CAM @RobertCowanDIY | Uploaded 4 years ago | Updated 7 minutes ago
I wanted a project that would combine woodworking, metalworking, CNC, and a few other skills. I decided to make a physical representation of my YouTube channel's logo out of aluminum and walnut as a way to not only learn some new skills, but also promote my channel a bit more. This project is less about the final result, and more about learning along the way! This project also shows just how much work goes into a project.

In part 2, I show you all the CAM that goes with machining something like this. I am using Solidworks with HSMxpres, which is essentially the same CAM package that Fusion360 uses. This should give you a good idea of what it takes to create the gcode files necessary for your CNC router.

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00:00 Intro
00:38 Overview
02:50 Coordinate Systems
05:27 Solid Bodies and You!
07:17 Creating Jobs
10:36 Inside Aluminum Tool Paths
15:08 Outside Aluminum Tool Paths
17:35 Wood Tool Paths
20:10 Facing
21:37 Feeds 'n' Speeds
25:18 Conclusion