Bob Clagett – Fusion for Makers: Intro to CAD Design

You’ll be able to confidently turn your ideas into functional and flexible 3D models. We use easy-to follow examples that translate to real-world woodworking, 3d printing, and CNC projects.

As makers, our time is the most valuable tool we have. By investing in yourself and learning Autodesk Fusion, you can save time by creating detailed projects before picking up a single tool.

What You’ll Learn In Fusion for Makers: Intro to CAD Design

Message From Bob

Welcome to our Fusion for Makers course! I want to take a minute and let you know what you can expect from us and from this course.

• Personal Message From Bob

Chapter 1: Getting Started

• Getting Fusion
• The Benefits of Fusion
• Accessing Your Work
• Chapter 1: Getting Started: Quiz

Chapter 2: Designing in 3D

• Designing in 3D: Principles, Intent and Change
• Chapter 2: Designing in 3D: Quiz

Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Workspace

• Work Environments
• Don’t Get Overwhelmed
• Customizing the UI
• Browser Tree
• Moving Around the Work Space
• The Timeline
• User Preferences
• Your Stored Models
• Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Workspace: Quiz

Chapter 4: Sketching for Success

• Intro to Sketching
• Saving & Retrieving Projects
• Setting User Parameters
• Creating a Component
• Component Color Swatch
• Creating a New Sketch
• Sketching Tools: Part 1
• Constraints
• Sketching Tools: Part 2
• Your First Sketch – Shelf Bounds
• Projecting
• Sketching Shelves and Toe Kick
• Patterning Tools
• Construction Planes
• Chapter 4: Sketching for Success: Quiz

Chapter 5: Solid 3D Objects

• Our Project’s Design Intent
• Sketches to Bodies: Top Panel
• Sketches to Bodies: Side Panels
• Sketches to Bodies: Shelves
• Sketches to Bodies: Toe Kick
• The Combine Tool
• Miter Joints
• Round Over Edges
• Sketches to Bodies: Back Panel
• Chapter 5: Solid 3D Objects: Quiz

Chapter 6: Other Ways to Make Bodies

• Time to Save
• The Loft Tool
• The Sweep Tool
• The Revolve Tool
• Primitive Shapes
• Adding Threads
• Section Analysis
• The Hole Tool
• Chapter 6: Other Ways to Make Bodies: Quiz

Chapter 7: Making It Look Real!

• Appearances
• Adding Decals
• Modeling with a Canvas
• Working with SVG Files
• Adding Joints and Moving Elements
• Managing Joints with Contact Sets
• Designing for Tolerance
• Tolerance Tester for 3D Printing
• Tolerance Tester for Laser Cutting
• Chapter 7: Making It Look Real!: Quiz

Chapter 8: The Power of Parameters

• Making Changes to Your Model
• Practical Parameters
• Chapter 8: The Power of Parameters: Quiz

Chapter 9: Show It Off to Others!

• Rendering
• Animation
• Model Drawings
• Shareable Links
• Chapter 9: Show It Off to Others!: Quiz

Chapter 10: 3D Printing

• Saving for 3D Printing
• Modifying STL Files
• Slicing with Fusion
• Chapter 10: 3D Printing: Quiz

Chapter 11: Computer-Aided Machining (CAM)

• Building Your Tool Library
• Stock Setup
• Cutpath Menus Walkthrough
• Post Processing
• Chapter 11: Computer-Aided Machining (CAM): Quiz

Chapter 12: Overview of Advanced Features in Fusion

• Form Modeling
• Surface Modeling
• Sheet Metal Folding
• Scripts, Add-Ins, and App Store
• Chapter 12: Overview of Advanced Features in Fusion: Quiz

BONUS: More Quick Tips

Here’s a quick list of extra tips that you can come back to as you get more comfortable in Fusion 360!

• Miscellaneous Tips

More Resources and THANK YOU!

Here are a few fantastic resources for continued learning around Fusion 360, and from the entire team at I Like To Make Stuff, thank you for trying out our course!

We truly hope you’ve learned a lot and are empowered to make Fusion work for you!

• Extra Resources
• THANK YOU!

BONUS: Model Walkthrough – Queen Sized Bed

Here’s an informal walkthrough of a model I’ve been working on.

• Queen Bed Model Walkthrough

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