3D Modelling Using Fusion 360

DAY 1 - Introduction to Fusion 360, making Basic sketches and 3D Modelling

Navigating the Workspace:

• Getting familiar with the interface, Tool bars and design workspace
• The need of different workspace for different design.
• Customizing the interface and comparing efficiencies.

Understanding File Management and Cloud Collaboration:

• Organizing and saving project files projects in Fusion 360’s cloud-based environment.
• Understanding collaboration with team members in real-time.
• Creating project folders and saving the design data.

Drawing 2D Geometries:

• Learning to use the Line, Rectangle, Circle, and Arc tools to create basic shapes.
• Applying constraints like parallel, perpendicular, and tangent to ensure precision.
• Using the Dimension tool to define exact sizes and distances.

Modelling 3D Geometry:

• Building a solid object using revolve and extrude tool from sketch
• Applying fillet and chamfer to edges and using mirror and shell tool.
• Constructing Building block as an example

DAY 2- Sketch features, Construction and measurement and Modelling Features

Using Canvas Tool & Sketch from Image

• Involves Importing images from device as references
• Using the Canvas tool to obtain accurate sketching.

Arc Types and Patterning

• Using rectangular and circular patterns in sketches.
• Utilizing 3 different methods to draw an arc.

Practical Exercises

• Designing a bottle and paper clip to workout sketching concepts.
• Learn to use different tools to create the desired designs.

Creating Construction Planes

• Learn to construct planes at an offset, through middle and along a path.
• Using constructed planes in tangent with other tools.

Inspection Tools

• Using Inspection tools to inspect the constructed body for things like measurements etc.
• Learn to measure and verify the constructed body.

Advanced Modeling Operations

• Using combine and split body features for combining and splitting solid bodies.
• Using split body features for splitting bodies.

Feature Creation

• Embossing text, creating holes, and threading tools.
• Using tools to achieve desired design

Practical Exercises

• Designing a bottle
• Designing a bike handles

DAY 3 - Advanced Design Exercises, Assemblies, and Joints

Advanced Design Exercises

• Hex Nuts and Bolts. Designing a detailed hex nuts and bolt.
• Bulb Design. Designing a 3D model of a bulb, by using advanced modeling techniques.

Introduction to Assemblies and Joints

• Assembly Basics. Understanding the fundamentals of creating assemblies and applying joints.
• Dos and Don'ts of Assembly. Guidelines to be followed for effective assembly of design

Practical Assembly Exercises

• Hex Nut and Bolt Assembly. Assembling the hex nut and bolt models to practice alignment and constraints.
• Demo Assembly of Tripod. Demonstrating a complex assembly with a tripod, integrating multiple components and joints.