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Making Your CAM Journey Easier with Fusion 360
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The first way to add tools to the limited built-in tool library is to create our own! This is the least expensive option but is also a bit more time-consuming.
Fusion 360 allows us to create a new tool from scratch and set all the needed parameters. Of course, we do not have to reinvent the wheel; we can simply start from the real tools we have at our disposal and copy their geometry. Alternatively, we can search for the tool we need inside a turning tool brand, copy it, and then buy it if it fits our needs.
Imagine that we need to add a new tool, such as a new finishing tool. We do not have to create a tool with our imagination; the best idea is to start looking on tool brand websites for their finishing tools lineup or check what we already have at our disposal on the shelf.
Now, let’s suppose we found an interesting tool on our favorite tool shop website with the following specifications:
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