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

Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed

PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

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:

Mach4 Tips

VCarve Tips

Blender Tips

STL File Format Tips

USDZ File Format Tips

  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  

  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  

  CNC Router Table  

  Computers  

Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Making for Motorsport — on YouTube

AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES

The Art of Product Design — book by Hardi Meybaum, founder of GrabCAD

Download files and models from Autodesk Online Gallery, Cults 3D, GrabCAD, or Thingiverse

Alternatives to Fusion:

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.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that 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.