Activity 2: Face the top

In this activity, we will flatten the top surface of the block in a process called Facing.

Prerequisites

• Activity 1 is complete.

Steps

1. Start a new facing operation and, from the Tutorial Tools (Metric) library, select the #1 - Ø50 mm (Face mill) tool.

   1. On the Manufacture toolbar, Milling tab, select 2D > Face .

   2. On the Tool tab , click Select. This opens the tool library.

   3. In the left panel of the Tool Library dialog, select Fusion Library > Tutorial Tools (Metric)

   4. From the list, select #1 - Ø50 mm (Face mill).

      

   5. Click Select.

2. Verify the stock Face selection, change the Pass Extension setting to 5 mm, and start the calculation.

   1. In the Face command palette, click the Geometry tab . Face assumes the stock area is the same as the machining area. The size of the stock is shown as a yellow outline around the part. There is nothing to specify.

      

   2. Click the Passes tab .

   3. Increase Pass Extension to 5 mm. The Pass Extension setting specifies the distance to extend the cut beyond the machining boundary shown in yellow.

   4. Click OK to start the calculation.

Activity 2 summary

In this activity you selected a Facing operation, selected a library tool and flattened the top of the part.

The calculated toolpath is shown below.	The simulated toolpath is shown below.

The toolpath is shown with a red arrow start, yellow rapid move, green lead in/out move, blue cutting moves and a green arrow at the end.