Understanding how to set up the first part to be machined

First of all, what is a setup? The answer is very simple—it is a set of commands and parameters that we specify for the starting conditions of our project. It is the first mandatory step in order to move forward with any machining. All those conditions and parameters will tell Fusion 360 how to use and optimize the machining process.

Note

We may have a single setup or multiple setups one after the other. We need a new setup every time we plan to change the coordinate system or machining processes. We will cover multi-setup operations in Chapter 9 and Chapter 10.

So, where is the SETUP button? If you can’t find it, let’s check its location:

1. Ensure that you’re in the MANUFACTURE environment.
2. Then, open the TURNING panel.
3. Select the SETUP button (which looks like an open folder):

Figure 2.7: The SETUP button

When you launch the command, there...