If you already have a piece of material that you are wanting to machine to create the final part needed, you can use a Starting Mass. This is also great if you know the area that the part can reside in. To use a Starting Shape, you will first need to create it as a …
You may be looking at the object that has generated and want a bit more room around it for other items, or you just want to keep an area free of material. We can use the Obstacle Geometry to ensure there are places left clear. We can do this by going back to the Design …
Read moreA Guide to Generative Design: Using Obstructive Geometry
Generative design has been part of Fusion 360 since 2018, and has quickly become a much loved and used part of the software. From designing bridges and wheels, to chairs and rigs. Generative design has and will continue to push the limits of design and engineering not only in engineering firms but also at home …
Have you ever been using Inventor CAM or Fusion 360’s Manufacturing workspace and wanted a tool that matched what you had in the workshop, or wanted to test a tool before adding it to your library? You can create new tools and libraries quickly within both programs, which can save you time and neaten your …
In Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM, it is possible to cut axial and spiral grooves into a turned part. This is achieved by leveraging planes and the Trace strategy. In this illustrated guide, we will explore how to CNC such grooves into the cylinder pictured below. Step 1: Create Sketches and Planes Begin by creating sketches …
Read moreFusion 360 CAM – Cutting Axial Grooves on a Turned Part
On a 4-axis lathe, it is possible to cut radial and non-radial holes into a curved surface. However, software can often have trouble identifying that a hole in a curved surface is indeed a hole. This can make it difficult to set up drilling operations. In this quick blog, we’re going to explore the quickest, …
Read moreFusion 360 CAM – Cutting Radial and Non-Radial Holes on a 4-Axis Lathe
Today, Fusion 360’s generative design functionality allows us to take a top-down approach to structural design. Whereas traditional design has required us to start from scratch and build up our geometries, the generative approach invites us to specify the problem to the computer, then choose one of a plethora of calculated solutions. But what does …
Why do we bother with 3D models? Didn’t we get to the moon just fine with 2D drawings? The truth is that 3D models have so much more to offer than pretty visuals. Read on to discover the great things that become possible when working in the third dimension! In a Nutshell By using 3D …