Learn Autodesk Fusion CAM from a working shop.
No theory-only instructors. Every lesson comes from someone who runs a production precision shop — and programs these parts for real.
Start here — what Chip Monkeys is about
Four paths through the same shop. Start where you stand.
Whether you've never touched a machine or you're moving from three-axis to multi-axis, there's a path built for exactly your jam.
Master chip theory, CAD/CAM, and CNC fundamentals from zero.
Upgrade your CAM software or move to a new CNC — without the learning curve.
Unlock multi-axis programming beyond three-axis basics.
Get unstuck with direct programming support.
Recent lessons & projects
Setting Up a 5-Axis Trunnion on a Haas TM2-P
Installing and programming a TR160-Y trunnion onto the mill.
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started 3D Scanning
Hard-won lessons before you buy or start scanning parts.
Mastering 2-Op Operations in Fusion CAM
Flip the part and keep your origins straight across two setups.
Design Tips for Stronger, Faster 3D Prints
Model smarter so parts come off the plate tougher and quicker.
Taught by someone who runs a real precision shop.
This isn't a demo bench. The lessons come straight out of day-to-day production work — the same tooling, materials, and problems you'll hit on your own machine.
Need parts made, not lessons? Hooper Machine & Design →
Stuck on a part? Get a real answer.
Send your problem — STEP file, Fusion archive, or a photo of the part — and get hands-on guidance to get you moving again. Most fixes take moments.
Flat $50 per problem · bigger jobs quoted before any work starts
Chip Monkeys