3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

Name: 3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360
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Learn how to Design and Model for both 3D Printing and Laser Cutting using the Free and Powerful Fusion 360 software!

Created byLarno Visser

Last updated 8/2021

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Full confidence in using Fusion 360
Realize your ideas in a free and easy to use platform
3D Modeling for 3d printing
3D Modeling for laser cutting
Parametric Product Modeling
Prototyping

Course content

6 sections • 30 lectures • 4h 9m total length

Introduction1:52
Begin with the fundamentals of Fusion 360, learn to model for 3D printing and laser cutting through practical designs, and progress to advanced techniques to turn ideas into tangible products.
How to download0:48
download and install Fusion 360, choose the free trial or student options, create an account, and download the correct version for Windows or Mac.
User interface8:52
Explore the Fusion 360 user interface, from data panel and workspaces to sketching, extruding, and basic navigation for beginner 3D printing and laser cutting projects.
Before we start0:59
Adjust playback rate to match your pace, download the lesson models to your desktop, and open them in fusion using file open from my computer to follow along.

Modeling a chair14:38
Model a chair in Fusion 360 by sketching the seating area with two-point rectangles, adding armrests and back, and extruding and mirroring features; finish with radius edges and tapered feet.
Platonic solides 1: The octahedron7:47
Platonic solides 2: The dodecahedron6:49
In this lesson I show you how to make the 'dodecahedron' geometric shape in Fusion. In the next lesson I will show you two ways to model the 'Icosahedron'. You can try modeling the Icosahedron for yourself by using the added file with some values you might need. Good luck!
Platonic solides 3: The icosahedron13:21
Construct an icosahedron in Fusion 360 using two methods: build 3D sketches from rectangles and stitch them into a solid, or loft from a pentagon and mirror the shape.
Modeling a bench using technical drawings27:41
In this lesson we will model a bench using technical drawings. You can try modeling the bench by yourself using the added technical drawings. Or you can just follow along with me.
Recap, Arcs, Patterns and Constraints.12:03

Introduction to modeling for 3d printing3:09
Phone charging station11:26
Allen key4:32
Model and print a 3d allen key in fusion 360 by sweeping a hexagon profile along a line path, then flatten the bottom for improved 3d printing.
3D print box 19:35
3D print box 26:44
announcement final 3d print project0:37
Continue designing for laser cutting in the next lesson, while previewing a final, more technical 3d-printed hinge project with four interacting parts to add complexity.

Introduction to modeling for laser cutting2:05
Explore 3D modeling for laser cutting in Fusion 360, compare 2D tools, understand constraints like thickness, assembly, and board size, and learn to design for production or outsourcing.
lasercut lamp: modeling16:06
lasercut lamp: model to dxf file10:37
lasercut lamp: recap1:52
Recap covers using circular pattern and shape combinations to build a laser-cut lamp in Fusion 360, and exporting the 3D model to a 2D sketch for laser cutting.
lasercut box 19:18
Learn to model a laser-cut box with a lid in Fusion 360, using sketches, offsets, midpoints, and construction lines to define sides and connectors, then fix overlapping geometry with combine.
lasercut box 28:32
Create a laser-cut box in fusion 360 by designing hinges, a lid, and precise 3 mm offsets, then assemble as components and animate the hinge.
lasercut box 36:37
Import a laser-cut pattern into Fusion 360 as a sketch, then extrude to create button elements on the book. Add a handle and a stop to prevent over-opening.
lasercut box: recap1:30
Recap the laser cutting in Fusion 360, highlighting strong joints with glue on the sides and movement with laser thingies. Include inserting external files and aligning pieces to save time.

Introduction to parametric product modeling4:24
Explore parametric product modeling by defining a parameter, such as edge length, that drives dependent dimensions in an icosahedron; learn how to link sketches so updates propagate.
Parametric box16:31
Explore parametric box design in Fusion 360 by linking depth, height, and length to one driving dimension, enabling automatic updates across sketches for laser cutting.
Elaboration on parametric product modeling8:18
Explore parametric product modeling by building books as a parametric example, linking sketches with constraints, smart dimensions, and equations, and controlling thickness, depth, and height via user parameters that update.

3d Printed hinge19:50
Design and assemble a four-part 3d printed hinge in Fusion 360, using sketches, extrudes, holes, a slider clip, tolerances for 3d printing, and motion joints to demonstrate interlocking components.
Remaining features + rendering your design12:20
Learn to create offset planes and planes through three points, insert components from other files, and render your designs in the render workspace with materials, lighting, and camera settings.
Conclusion0:31
Conclude your journey learning 3D modeling for 3D printing and laser cutting in Fusion 360, stay curious, practice, and download these certificates while sharing feedback or questions.

Requirements

no prerequisites

Description

In this course I will teach you how to design and model for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting using the free and powerful Autodesk Fusion 360 software. Most of the lessons are easy to follow practical examples where I take you through the design of a product step by step.

The course consists of 4 sections. In the first section I show you the fundamentals of 3d modeling through some more easy examples. In the second section we start modeling for 3d printing, where the designs we model can actually be 3d printed. In the third section we look at design for laser cutting and the interesting constraints you have to deal with when doing so. In the fourth section I teach you how to model parametrically. A very powerful method of 3d modeling which will make you an incredibly efficient and effective 3d modeler.

Each lesson builds upon the knowledge gained by the previous lessons, and by the end you will have enough experience and confidence to start creating your own designs in 3d.

This course is perfect for you if you are interested in 3d printing and/or laser cutting as you will learn how to design for both. The specific factors you need to take into account for both laser cutting and 3d printing are thoroughly discussed, and you will also build your 3d modeling skills needed to realize your ideas.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in 3d printing or laser cutting
Anyone interested in 3d modeling or Fusion 360
(Industrial) Designers

3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

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Course content

Getting started4 lectures • 13min

3D modeling fundamentals6 lectures • 1hr 22min

Modeling for 3d printing6 lectures • 36min

Modeling for laser cutting8 lectures • 57min

Parametric product modeling3 lectures • 29min

Final project, Remaining features + conclustion3 lectures • 33min

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