Timestamps:
0:04 [Intro] Scope of the tutorial
0:11 [Fusion 360] Uploading the smooth 3D model to the Fusion 360 servers
0:18 [Fusion 360] Opening the file, and inserting any separately uploaded polyline file
0:38 [Fusion 360] Changing workspaces to Manufacture, and properly defining the setup (digital stock)
2:24 [Fusion 360] When saving the document, a version description is highly optional and does not affect the file name
2:35 [Web browser] Using reference photos and attached indices to find relevant toolpath settings for your project
3:24 [Fusion 360] Authoring a 3D adaptive clearing toolpath, for clearance
7:24 [Grasshopper] Estimating expected actual time to mill from simulated time
9:22 [Fusion 360] Authoring a 3D parallel toolpath, for defining the final surface
13:39 [Fusion 360] Revising the toolpath settings, to fit within an expected time frame of approximately 6 hours
17:26 [Fusion 360] Copying and pasting toolpaths from another document
17:58 [Fusion 360] Revising the first of the copied 2D Trace toolpaths (flat engraving)
19:31 [Fusion 360] Revising the second of the copied 2D Trace toolpaths (V-engraving)
21:11 [Fusion 360] The simulated mesh is not always accurate, and previous operations have detereriorated representations [simulate the whole setup for aesthetic reasons]
21:28 [Grasshopper] Final estimation of maximum expected actual time to mill from simulated time
21:49 [Fusion 360] Verifying that all toolpaths are safe to run (no critical collisions registered while simulated)
26:19 [Fusion 360] For aesthetic reasons, to get a visually accurate preview of the fully milled stock, simulate the whole setup, and export the simulated mesh
27:48 [Rhino] Comparison of simulated stock meshes between smooth and terraced workflows
29:02 [Fusion 360] Post processing all toolpaths individually
31:50 [Fusion 360] Uploading your post processed toolpath files to a temporary folder, to be downloaded on the CNC computer
32:33 [Outro] With the digital toolpaths prepared, you should focus on preparing the physical 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/

Grasshopper web portal:
http://gh.kthcnc.se/

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This tutorial demonstrates to KTH Architecture students how to author toolpaths in Fusion 360, with the aim of milling a smooth model with buildings included, in XPS.

Should a student's aim not be to mill a model with buildings included (or engraved curves), it might still be suitable to follow, by simply omitting the steps covering segments out of the student's aim. The same is valid with regards to material – by adjust settings to valid reference data, instead of the ones specifically used here.

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/campus/computer-rooms/lista

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.