Autodesk Fusion Tips
Autodesk Fusion 360 ("Fusion") 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 360
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 360
- Training/Learning resources for Fusion 360
- 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands
- How to insert McMaster-Carr components
- Create an animation
- Connect with Autodesk on social media
- Autodesk products
- Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page
Links to other external sites:
- Lars Christensen — Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube
- Fusion 360 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:
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- USDZ file format — on Library of Congress
- 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 360:
- 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.