5-Axis CNC Machining A Generative Designed Skateboard Truck!

Generative design marks the dawn of a new era of technology, design, and manufacturing! Don’t let the seemingly delicate, ornate structures fool you–these parts are MADE to withstand an onslaught of stresses. We teamed up with Gavin Bath from CADPRO Systems to machine a generatively designed longboard/skateboard truck on the 5-axis.

We’ll discuss what generative design is, how it works, and how we machined the part using Fusion 360 Steep & Shallow toolpaths, collision avoidance, part inspection, and an awesome workholding technique suggested by Rob Lockwood.

This is the story of the most complicated part we’ve ever made!

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Links for this video

Gavin Bath’s Video: https://youtu.be/InuLJRkfeCo
IG: @thezwap
Generative Design File Download: https://bit.ly/329t9kf
AU Course by Laurens Wijnschenk: http://bit.ly/35FtKIL
Rob Lockwood on YT: https://bit.ly/2XJhK7P

Helical Relived Shank Tools
#81468 – 3 FLUTE, SQUARE – 40° HELIX, VARIABLE PITCH, REDUCED NECK: https://bit.ly/3ganTR9
#82488 – 3 FLUTE, BALL – 40° HELIX, VARIABLE PITCH, REDUCED NECK: https://bit.ly/2NthILF
#46071 – 3 FLUTE, CORNER RADIUS – 40° HELIX, VARIABLE PITCH, REDUCED NECK: https://bit.ly/2VjRvn0

Additional Footage Courtesy of Autodesk

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Reach us / CNC Info:

Speeds & Feeds: https://provencut.com

Download Fusion 360: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-9255839-12529306

Online Fusion 360 Training: http://bit.ly/LearnFusion360

Hands-On CNC Classes: https://www.nyccnc.com/events

SMW Products: https://saundersmachineworks.com/

CNC Resources: https://www.nyccnc.com 5 Reasons to Use a Fixture Plate on Your CNC Machine: https://bit.ly/3sNA4uH

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