Tutorial – How to set up a custom stock in Fusion 360

Timestamps:
0:04 [Intro] Scope of the tutorial
0:19 [Rhino] Comparing the milled volume between regular stock and custom stock
1:12 [Rhino] Take into account the time it takes to prepare a custom stock, vs. a regular one
1:23 [Rhino] A custom stock may be used to reduce the time it takes to mill, to adjust the silhoutte to accomodate topographical circumstances, or for aesthetic reason
1:53 [Rhino] A custom stock must be 3D modeled (corresponding to the intended physical stock and with adequate vertical margin) and exported simultaneously as the model to mill
2:13 [Fusion 360] Uploading the exported file, opening it, changing workspaces to Manufacture, and identifying the imported bodies
2:43 [Fusion 360] Creating a custom stock setup, defining a proper work origin and designating stock and model
3:31 [Fusion 360] For a custom stock with a non-rectilinear silhouette (or outline), make sure that the work origin is set to a corner easily pinpointable during the machine preparations
4:03 [Fusion 360] When authoring the very first toolpath in a custom stock setup, make sure that the Source for REmaining STock machining is set to From setup stock

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Links:

Autodesk (publisher of Fusion 360):
https://www.autodesk.com/

Rhinoceros:
https://www.rhino3d.com/

CNC web portal:
http://cnc.kthcnc.se/

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This tutorial demonstrates to KTH Architecture students how to set up a custom stock, so as to allow for preparation of a physical stock in a shape other than rectilinerar boxes (or cylindrical shapes).

The time saved by using a custom stock, as opposed to the bounding box, might be substantial, but take into account that it might be both more time-consuming and complex to physically prepare a custom stock. As such, the balance in time gains and time investments between the two alternatives should be considered.

The operating system used for this tutorial is Windows 10. Running another operating system (e.g. Linux, MacOS) might amount to a different user experience or software incompatibility.

If you want to check in which computer room(s) any relevant software might be installed in – CADLAB, DFL, and ARCPLAN are in the KTH School of Architecture building – please check the following link for current status:
https://www.kth.se/en/student/it/camp...

Disclaimer:
This tutorial aims to increase student awareness of the versatility of the digital tools available for use within the context of the architectural education offered by KTH. As such, it might not be generally applicable, but on the other hand, if at least one architecture student is helped by it in fulfilling deliverables requirements or being taught something of genuine interest, the purpose of this tutorial is satisfactorily achieved. There might be inaccuracies in this tutorial – if you identify any significant one, please tell us in the comments.