Fusion milling basics
An overview of the basic milling toolpath parameters using the Face milling strategy.
Once completed, you should have a toolpath that looks like this.
Note:Â Since this video was made, the way you select geometry has changed. For more information, see:Â Geometry selections.
What we cover in this video
- The 2D Facing toolpath.
- Overview of the toolpath parameter dialogs.
- Selecting a tool from the Tool Library.
- Selecting the cut boundary.
- Cutting parameters.
- Cutting transitions.
- Saving the design.
Manufacture > Milling > 2D > 2D Face 
2D Face Milling is planer machining process. It's sometimes called 2.5 axis machining because all of the cuts are limited to a 2 axis plane (normally XY) and the depth cuts are taken in the 3rd axis (normally Z). When you select the 2D pull down, there are a variety of toolpaths that represent this type of machining.
Toolpath Parameters This video is includes an overview of the toolpath dialogs. It discusses their similarities and differences.
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