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.

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Tips

• Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).

Links to external sites (youtube.com):

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):

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

Autodesk products

Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page

Member Showcase

• 

  3D-printed
  spindle hub adapter
  by Trevor Banks
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  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:

Mach 4 Tips

Blender Tips

  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  

  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  

  CNC Router Table  

  Computers  

Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Other Fun Stuff

Links to external sites:

Making for Motorsport — on YouTube

Fusion 360 generative design — Make magazine

Lars Christensen — Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube

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 software

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.

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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.