Introduction to 3D Modeling for Manufacturing

Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Download the software and resources for the course.

Get to know the Fusion 360 interface. Learn how to set up a new project and upload the first file in Fusion 360.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Create new projects, and open and save models in Fusion 360.
• Use the Viewcube, navigation, display, and orbit tools to survey and edit CAD models in Fusion 360.
• Use the browser in Fusion 360 to view and edit 2D and 3D elements such as Sketches and Bodies.

Learn how to create a simple 3D CAD model and a technical drawing in Fusion 360.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Create a sketch.
• Apply sketch dimensions and constraints.
• Use Extrude.
• Use Fillet.
• Identify timeline elements.
• Create a 2D drawing.

Explore the various workspaces in Fusion 360 and identify tool access and functionality in each.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

Navigate workspaces.
Identify UI elements in different workspaces.

Create robust and fully-defined sketches in Fusion 360. Then practice more advanced techniques, including attached canvases, splines, and sketch projections.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Create basic sketches.
• Use sketch constraints and dimensions.
• Create advanced sketch entities.
• Create sketch patterns.
• Use Project in a sketch.
• Use Attach Canvas.

Learn how to create a reciprocating saw trigger based on the sketch created in the previous lesson. Use this sketch and modeling techniques to create a solid body and apply physical materials and appearances.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Use Extrude.
• Use Fillet.
• Apply a physical material.
• Apply an appearance.

Use Attached Canvas and form tools in Fusion 360 to create the organic shape of a reciprocating saw.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Use Attached Canvas.
• Create primitive form bodies.
• Use Edit Form.
• Use Bridge.
• Joint freeform edges and vertices.

Learn to use direct modeling and direct editing tools in Fusion 360. Use press pull, move/copy, delete, and modify geometry on the existing reciprocating saw casing.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Organize an assembly.
• Use Fusion 360 modify tools.
• Use Press Pull.
• Use Delete.
• Use Move/Copy.

Use Fusion 360 assembly modeling tools and features to create and drive mechanical motion on a reciprocating saw.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Create a component.
• Create a joint.
• Edit a joint limit.
• Drive a joint.

Learn how to create technical drawings with GD&T annotations in Fusion 360.

After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

• Create a 2D drawing from a 3D model.
• Create an exploded view.
• Place views on a drawing sheet.
• Add GD&T annotations.
• Create a parts table.
• Modify a title block.
• Export a PDF.

Now that you've completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course. Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace.

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.

You'll earn a certificate of completion each time you complete a course. Find your recognitions on your profile.

Now that you've completed the course, learn about opportunities to share your work with the world by creating a portfolio in Design Academy and getting certified in Autodesk Fusion 360.