Autodesk Fusion Tips
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Autodesk Fusion 360 ("Fusion") is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM.
At Pikes Peak Makerspace members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines.
The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.
Tips
- Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
Links to external sites:
- Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques
- The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)
Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed
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Links to external sites:
- Lars Christensen — Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube
- Autodesk Fusion 360 — on YouTube
- HIDDEN CAD within CAM!
- How to insert McMaster-Carr components
- Product Home Page
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.
Member Showcase
3D-printed
spindle hub adapter
by Trevor Banks
3D-printed
2" spindle hub
by Trevor Banks
Cake Toppers,
3D printed
by Ben S.
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
Curated Links
Links to external sites:
Connect with Autodesk on social media
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
- 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
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