Fusion 360 Modeling Techniques and Workflow

Learn how to create adaptable, manufacture-ready 3D models in Fusion 360. Explore sketching, surface modeling, and T-spline modeling techniques and workflows.

Introduction

• Using Fusion 360 for product design
• File organization tips
• Running Fusion on your computer

1. Sketching

• Sketch fundamentals: Start from origin
• Dimensions and constraints
• 3D sketching
• Dimensions and user parameters

2. Solid Modeling: Revolve

• Sketch
• Using a sketch to manage precision geometry
• Revolve

3. Surface Modeling: Extrudes, Lofts, and Offsets

• Creating reference construction planes
• Sketching based on a construction plane
• Extrude
• Surface Offset tool
• Offset plane
• Lofting to control inner surfaces
• Stitch

4. Surface Modeling: Sweeps

• Creating reference construction planes
• Cross-section sketches and splines for path of sweep
• Sweeping

5. Solid Model Cutting: Seat Tube and Bottom Bracket

• Pipe tool
• Construction plane and sketch
• Offset and sketch
• Lofting and stitching
• Split tool
• Pipe tool (BB)
• Threading tool (BB) and chamfer

6. Importing Step Files

• Importing files
• Positioning and capturing based on sketch

7. Surfacing with T-Splines

• Pipe tool
• Manipulating tube shapes
• Creating and adjusting wall thickness
• Mirroring and duplicating

8. Component Joints and Assemblies

• Linking components to sketch
• Trimming parts with Split Body tool

Conclusion

• Tools used

Bonus Info

• Importing models from external sites