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.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 

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

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):

FAQ for Fusion Content Storage Standard

What is parametric modeling software?

Self-paced learning for Fusion

Get Started in Fusion

Use Decal to apply a sticker-like image to a face

How to insert McMaster-Carr components

Create an animation

Training/Learning resources for Fusion

15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands

Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page

Connect with Autodesk on social media

Autodesk products

Links to other external sites:

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.

Hand-Curated Links

Links to files and models:

Autodesk Online Gallery

Cults 3D

GrabCAD

Thingiverse

Links to member-recommended external sites:

AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES

Autodesk Revit — on-demand learning

Making for Motorsport — on YouTube

Alternatives to Fusion:

Autodesk Tinkercad — "free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"

SOLIDWORKS CAD

Onshape — Cloud-native CAD

SketchUp 3D design software — 3D modeling

FreeCAD — Parametric 3D CAD

OpenSCAD — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller

KiCad — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Mach4 Tips

VCarve Tips

Blender Tips

STL File Format Tips

USDZ File Format Tips

  CNC Router Table   - make a reservation

  3D Printing — Filament (FDM)  

  3D Printing — Resin (SLA)  

  Computers — Windows  

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.