Fusion 360 Mastery: Beginner to Advanced with Projects

Create a completely constrained sketch for example 4 by building a rough geometry, applying geometric and dimensional constraints, enforcing symmetry, and finishing the sketch.

Create circles in Fusion 360 by setting diameter and center location with dimensional and geometrical constraints, including a coincident relation to axis or origin.

Create a completely constrained sketch for example 7 by constructing a 60 by 40 rectangle, adding corner circles of radius 10 and 15, then trimming and preserving constraints.

Explore the fillet tool to create rounded corners by making tangential arcs on lines, assign dimensions like 15 or 20, and apply fillets to single or paired edges.

Master chamfer creation in SolidWorks with equal distance, distance-and-angle, and two-distance options. Adjust lengths and angles, explore 60 and 45 degree examples, and apply practical chamfer configurations in designs.

Learn to create a fully constrained sketch for example 11 by constructing the base and top, applying coincident and symmetry constraints about the z-axis, and detailing dimensions, fillets, and chamfers.

Explore the circles you can create in Fusion 360, including center diameter and two-point circles. Learn three-point circles, two tangent circles, and three tangent circles, with rectangles in next lecture.

Learn to create rectangles directly in Fusion 360 using two-point, three-point, and center rectangle methods, including centering on an origin and fully constraining dimensions.

Learn to insert text into sketch files in Fusion 360, choosing normal text or text on path, and adjust font, height, spacing, alignment, and orientation.

Move and copy objects with the modify, move or copy tool, entering x, y, z distances and rotation angles to position, copy, and align to the sketch plane in 3d.

Master sketch scale in Fusion 360 by selecting objects, choosing a scale point, and applying scale factors from 0.5 to 3 to enlarge or reduce their dimensions.

Explore the offset tool in Fusion 360, creating parallel lines and concentric circles with adjustable distances. Learn to flip direction, use two sides, and symmetric options.

Learn to create arcs in SolidWorks using three-point arc, center point arc, and tangent arc, with automatic tangency and practical examples, and preview the rectangular pattern tool.

Create example 15 in Fusion 360 by drawing concentric circles, constructing horizontal and vertical axes, applying dimensions, and using mirror, circular pattern, tangency, and trimming to complete the symmetric profile.

Convert 2d sketches into fully defined 3d solid models using the part design workbench, mastering essential features for production-ready parts that are easy to modify for real manufacturing workflows.

Create solid models from a fully constrained 2D sketch by using the extrude tool to form the first 3D solid. Build the foundation for solid modeling in Fusion 360.

Create a solid using sketches on a base rectangle, constrain dimensions, and extrude to 15 mm, then add features with joined bodies and cut operations to form the complete example.

Create a rectangular block 80 by 100 by 60, extrude, sketch a stepped profile, constrain 15 and 25 mm, and cut 60 mm to finish example 19.

Develop a 3D model by sketching on a plane, dimensioning and constraining features, extruding to create solids, and applying boolean operations such as join, cut, and intersect to refine design.

Explore creating primitives in Fusion 360, including box, cylinder, sphere, torus, coil, and pipe using planes, path-based sketches, and precise dimension inputs.

Create the base solid in Fusion 360 by sketching on planes, constraining dimensions, and extruding; apply offset, then perform through cuts and holes to complete the model.

Sketch two equal circles on a mid plane, constrain centers and radii, then extrude to form two cylinders with ribs, a flange, a plate, and a slot in Fusion 360.

Sketch and constrain the bottom plate, dimension it, and extrude symmetrically to form the base; add a through-hole and a center-to-center slot, then explore future mirror and fillet tools.

Create a symmetric two-cylinder model in Fusion 360 by sketching circles, extruding, and adding a through hole and a center-to-center slot, using constraints and tangency to refine the geometry.

Create a complete 303d model using only the revolve tool to form a center cylinder and symmetric side arms, then revolve to add features and project holes.

Learn to create axes in Fusion 360 using axis through cylinder, axis perpendicular at point, axis through two planes, axis through two points, and axis through edge.

learn to create symmetry in Fusion 360 by using a mid plane and the mirror tool to duplicate features and bodies, producing accurate mirrored geometry.

Master circular pattern in fusion 360 by selecting a body, feature, or face and an axis, adjusting quantity and angle, or using pattern on path.

Explore the draft tool in Fusion 360 by selecting pull direction and faces, setting an angle, and flipping options to create drafts; learn undo and explore lesser-used tools.

Learn to create a rib in Fusion 360 by sketching a line, applying the rib tool, and setting 10 mm thickness and depth, with directional and symmetric options.

Create a shell in Fusion 360 by selecting faces, applying a thickness, and choosing inside or outside direction; confirm to convert the body into a hollow feature.

Explore the sweep tool in Fusion 360 by creating sketches on planes, selecting profile and path, and tweaking taper, twist, and orientation to form a solid.

Create a 3D model of example 33 in Fusion 360, detailing a pipe-like channel with internal cavity and two flanges, using tangency constraints, sweep and loft.

Apply boolean operations to multiple bodies with the combine tool in Fusion 360, choosing join, cut, or intersect, then edit the combine feature to keep the desired geometry.

Explore engineering drawing fundamentals by learning how graphics and text convey size, location, and specifications, the drawing language using lines and circles to generate and interpret engineering objects.

Select paper sizes and designate sheets by size, using A0 to A5 and a doubling rule with plus one to remember dimensions; layout the drawing on the minimum sheet.

Master the lines and line types used in engineering drawings, including continuous, dashed, dotted, long dashed dotted, and freehand sketch, and their uses for dimensions, sections, centers, and views.

Understand how scales in engineering drawings use the drawing size to actual size ratio to enlarge features. See how scaling shows dimensions and introduces different types of scales.

Learn the concept of dimensions and distinguish functional dimensions from location dimensions using examples like radius, length, position of holes, and distances.

Identify the part name from the title block, collect other sheets if unavailable, verify sheets and sheet numbers, check projection and scale, confirm updates, then start with the front view.

Explore the geometry of standard solids such as cylinder, cone, cuboid, pyramid, prism, tetrahedron, and how generators and axes shape their projection, including base, apex, and triangular faces for objects.

Explore the principles of projection by converting a 3d object into a 2d representation, classification into parallel and perspective, with subtypes like orthographic, oblique, linear perspective, aerial perspective.

Compare parallel and perspective projections, describe the role of projectors, and show how distance alters image size. Focus on orthographic and isometric projections for engineering drawings.

Explore orthographic projection by generating the front, left, right, top, bottom, and back views of a 3d object using a torch analogy to reveal the projection planes and edges.

Explore the horizontal plane (hp) and vertical planes (vp) in 3d space, and learn to generate orthographic projections by converting 3d views into 2d views on hp and vp.

Explore advanced orthographic projection techniques for solids, expanding on the plane projection. Project irregular objects and create an auxiliary view, with the next lecture covering cuboid projections.

Generate orthographic projections of a cylinder using two views to capture radius and height, showing front and top views on dedicated planes.

Create orthographic projections for example 2, generating front, left-hand side, and top views in first angle projection, identifying visible faces with torch light and including dotted hidden lines and dimensions.

Project example 3 onto orthographic planes to generate front, left-hand side, and top views, unfold the projections on a drawing sheet, and assign the corresponding dimensions.

discover how sectional views reveal hidden geometries by cutting with a section plane in engineering drawings. explore hidden features inside objects via sectional views and orthographic projected views.

Demonstrates sectional views that reveal internal hole details, including general, tapered, counter bore, and countersunk, with front view, section AA, and hatching lines.

Examine how a square pyramid is cut by horizontal, vertical, and angular planes to form different sectional views, with front, side, and top perspectives; the next lecture covers cone sections.

Explore the intersection and interpenetration of a vertical cylinder with a prism and a horizontal cylinder with a prism, shown in front, side, top, and isometric views.

Learn the principles of isometric projection, orienting a 3D object so reference edges form 30-degree angles with the horizontal, producing 120-degree corners, with any orientation and a 1:1 drawing scale.

Explore isometric views of simple and compound solids, illustrating 30-degree references to the horizontal for cylinders, cones, prisms, cuboids, and pyramids, and previewing projection transformations.

Engage in guided practice with basic-level examples, applying tools to progressively complex models. Repetition and structured practice reinforce workflows and boost modeling speed, building confidence in 3d design.