Autodesk Fusion Tips
Autodesk Fusion (formerly "Autodesk Fusion 360") is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM.
The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.
At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines.
Tips
- Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
Links to external sites (youtube.com):
- How to Make an Augmented Reality File
- Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
- The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)
- HIDDEN CAD within CAM!
- Autodesk Fusion
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Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):
- What is parametric modeling software?
- Self-paced learning for Fusion
- Training/Learning resources for Fusion
- 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands
- How to insert McMaster-Carr components
- Create an animation
- Connect with Autodesk on social media
- Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page
- Autodesk products
Links to other external sites:
- Lars Christensen — Tutorials on YouTube
- Generative Design — Make magazine
Member Showcase
3D-printed spindle hub adapter
by Trevor Banks
3D-printed 2" spindle hub
by Trevor Banks
Cake Toppers, 3D printed & painted
by Ben S.
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES
- Autodesk Revit — on-demand learning
- Making for Motorsport — on YouTube
- The Art of Product Design book by Hardi Meybaum, founder of GrabCAD
- Autodesk Online Gallery, Cults 3D, GrabCAD, or Thingiverse files and models
Alternatives to Fusion:
- Autodesk Tinkercad — "free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
- Onshape — Cloud-native CAD
- SOLIDWORKS — Product page
- SketchUp 3D design software — 3D modeling
- FreeCAD — Parametric 3D CAD
- LibreCAD — Open Source 2D-CAD
- OpenSCAD — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
- PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
- Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
- Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.