Integrated CAD/CAM software for machine shops and toolmakers
Autodesk Fusion CAD/CAM
Autodesk Fusion is the integrated CAD/CAM software that lets you design and program your 2- to 5-axis CNC in one place, with a genuine license and a much lower investment than a traditional CAM system. Get your machine shop or tool shop properly licensed with manufacturing specialists.
Genuine license, low investment
Genuine software costs less than you think
Many machine shops and toolmakers still run unlicensed software because they believe compliance is expensive. The risk is not worth it: notices, audits, lawsuits and idle machines cost far more. With Autodesk Fusion, your company gets professional CAD and CAM, genuine and supported, for an affordable subscription. OptiNC reviews your setup and shows you what it costs to license each seat.
Built for the shop floor
Fusion CAD/CAM for CNC machining
2.5D to 5-axis milling
Adaptive roughing, 3D finishing, drilling, 3+2 and continuous 5-axis machining. Strategies that cut cycle time and extend tool life.
Turning and mill-turn
Programming for CNC lathes, turning centers with live tooling and multitasking machines in the same environment.
Machine simulation
Check collisions, remaining stock and axis limits before sending the program to the machine. Fewer scrapped parts, fewer broken tools.
Post processors
G-code ready for Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, Haas, Mitsubishi and other controls. OptiNC tailors the post processor to your machine.
Manufacturing support modeling
Excellent tools to prepare the part for machining: fill holes and slots, create containment surfaces, extend faces, model stock, vises and fixtures, without changing the original design.
Drawings and documentation
Associative 2D technical drawings, setup sheets and tool lists generated automatically for the operator.
Full CAD included
Design in Autodesk Fusion, no SolidWorks needed
Fusion’s CAD comes with the same license as the CAM. Your company does not need to maintain SolidWorks or any other separate CAD: mold design, part design and general assemblies are done in Fusion itself, with the same file going straight to CNC programming.
Molds and dies
Cavities, cores, parting lines, electrodes, mold bases and die components with solid modeling, surfacing and direct editing.
Parts and assemblies
Parametric part modeling, assemblies with joints and motion, sheet metal and associative 2D drawings with dimensions, tolerances and bill of materials.
Opens your customer’s files
Imports native files from most CAD software (SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, CATIA, NX, Creo, Rhino), plus STEP, IGES, STL and 2D DWG and DXF files.
Autodesk AI
Artificial intelligence in Autodesk Fusion
Fusion brings AI features that automate repetitive design, drawing and CNC programming tasks. Less time clicking, more time producing.
Autodesk Assistant
An AI assistant inside Fusion: ask questions about the software and your design, and have it run tasks and automate steps through natural-language commands.
Automated drawings
AI generates the technical drawing from the 3D model, choosing the views and dimensions needed. What used to take hours is ready for review in minutes.
AutoConstrain
Analyzes the sketch, detects design intent (symmetry, proportions, relationships) and suggests constraints and dimensions to fully define it.
Automatic hole recognition
Fusion identifies and groups the holes in the part and applies machining templates (spot drill, drill, tap, ream) in a few clicks.
Assisted CNC programming
Templates, toolpath automation and AI CAM add-ins suggest machining strategies and time estimates, saving hours of programming.
Generative design
Enter loads, constraints, material and manufacturing process, and AI generates optimized geometry options ready to machine or print.
Exclusive to OptiNC customers
OptiNC for Fusion plugin
Customers who buy Autodesk Fusion from OptiNC get access to OptiNC for Fusion, our plugin with a wide range of CAD/CAM automation features, developed exclusively to boost the productivity of CAM programmers in tool and die shops. Repetitive tasks take just a few clicks, and programmers gain time for what really matters: getting the machine cutting.
One software, from design to G-code
Why integrated CAD/CAM software?
In Autodesk Fusion, the 3D model and the CNC programming live in the same file. When the customer changes the part, toolpaths update without reprogramming from scratch and without file conversion. Data is stored in the cloud with automatic versioning, and you can turn on extensions such as the Manufacturing Extension (advanced 5-axis, probing and optimizations) only when you need them.
Why OptiNC
Autodesk reseller specialized in manufacturing
OptiNC is an official Autodesk partner. See our profile on the Autodesk Partner Finder.
We speak CNC
Our team comes from machining and also works with PowerMill and FeatureCAM. We understand machines, tools and deadlines.
Deployment and training
Installation, programmer training and post processor tuning to get your machine producing fast.
Close-at-hand support
Technical support from people who know the reality of manufacturing companies.
FAQ
Questions about Autodesk Fusion
How much does Autodesk Fusion cost?
Fusion is sold as an annual subscription, priced well below traditional CAM systems. The final price depends on the number of licenses and extensions. Request a quote and we will get back to you quickly.
Can Fusion handle 5-axis machining?
Yes. Fusion programs milling from 2.5D to continuous 5-axis, as well as turning and mill-turn. Advanced 5-axis features are part of the Manufacturing Extension.
How do I license my company’s CAD/CAM software?
OptiNC surveys how many seats you use, recommends the ideal configuration and handles the purchase of genuine licenses, installation and training.
Do I need SolidWorks if I have Fusion?
No. Autodesk Fusion includes full CAD for mold design, parts and assemblies, and opens native SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, CATIA and other files, as well as DWG and DXF.
Does Autodesk Fusion have artificial intelligence?
Yes. Fusion includes Autodesk Assistant, automated drawings, AutoConstrain, automatic hole recognition and generative design, among other features that Autodesk updates frequently.
What is the OptiNC for Fusion plugin?
It is a plugin exclusive to OptiNC customers, with CAD/CAM automation features built to boost the productivity of CAM programmers in tool and die shops.
Is there a post processor for my machine?
Fusion has a library of hundreds of post processors. When adjustments are needed, OptiNC configures the post for your control and machine.
Does Fusion replace PowerMill?
For most machining and tooling parts, Fusion does the job very well. For complex molds and high-volume 5-axis work, PowerMill may be the better choice. We help you decide.
Get your shop licensed with Autodesk Fusion
Talk to an OptiNC CAM specialist and get a quote for your company, with a demo using one of your own parts.
