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Carton Design Using Sheet Metal in Autodesk Fusion
225 students
Carton Design Using Sheet Metal in Autodesk Fusion
Design a parametric shipping carton with sheet metal tools in Autodesk Fusion!
Created byJomarc Baquiran
Last updated 2/2026
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What you'll learn
- Design a complete shipping carton model using Autodesk Fusion Sheet Metal tools
- Build carton walls, flaps, and flanges using a structured modeling workflow
- Create parametric carton layouts from a reference box model
- Apply correct sheet metal features for foldable packaging designs
- Generate flat patterns for carton fabrication and prototyping
- Produce 2D production drawings from carton models
- Modify carton dimensions without breaking the model structure
- Prepare carton designs for digital fabrication and cutting
- Apply decals and basic visual details to carton models
- Complete a full carton project from setup to finished drawing
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Course content
4 sections • 12 lectures • 44m total length
Requirements
- No prior sheet metal experience required — basic Autodesk Fusion sketching knowledge is enough
- Basic familiarity with Autodesk Fusion interface and navigation
- Ability to create simple sketches and basic features in Autodesk Fusion
- A computer capable of running Autodesk Fusion smoothly
- Autodesk Fusion installed (personal, education, or commercial license)
- Willingness to follow hands-on modeling exercises step by step
Description
Carton and packaging designs are built from thin, foldable materials, which makes them a perfect match for sheet metal modeling workflows. In Autodesk Fusion, the Sheet Metal environment provides the exact tools needed to create parametric, bend-aware, and fabrication-ready carton structures.
In this hands-on project course, you will model a complete shipping carton step by step using Autodesk Fusion Sheet Metal tools. You will start from a reference box, then build the side walls, top flaps, short flaps, and lower flanges using a structured and repeatable workflow. The model is treated as a parametric design, so dimensions can be changed without breaking the geometry.
You will also generate a flat pattern from the finished carton model and create a 2D production drawing suitable for documentation and fabrication. Basic decals and visual details are added to complete the presentation of the design.
This course focuses on practical execution. Every lecture follows a guided modeling exercise so learners can build the carton alongside the instructor using the provided exercise files.
What you will practice in this course:
• Creating a carton model using Autodesk Fusion Sheet Metal tools
• Building flanges, walls, and flaps with correct feature order
• Applying sheet metal rules and bend behavior
• Generating flat patterns for cutting and prototyping
• Producing 2D drawings from a 3D carton model
• Adding decals and simple branding elements
• Modifying dimensions through parametric design
This course is suitable for students, educators, CAD learners, and professionals who want a fast, project-based introduction to sheet metal workflows for packaging and foldable structures. Basic Autodesk Fusion sketching knowledge is enough to follow along.
By the end of the course, you will have a complete production-style carton model and a repeatable workflow you can reuse for other packaging designs.
Who this course is for:
- Students and beginners who want a practical introduction to sheet metal modeling in Autodesk Fusion
- CAD learners who want to design foldable cartons and packaging structures step by step
- Engineering, architecture, and design students learning digital fabrication workflows
- Educators and trainers who want a guided carton modeling exercise for classroom use
- Makers and product designers interested in packaging and flat pattern design
- Professionals who want a fast, project-based sheet metal workflow refresher