Introduction to Design for Manufacturing

Course overview

Explore the design for manufacturing workflow, validate models, and practice creating G-code—the programming language needed to instruct a CNC machine how to move. Practice the basics of part and assembly design, and learn tools such as animation, rendering, and simulations using Fusion.

After taking this course, you'll be able to:

Explain the design for manufacturing process, used to transform a digital model into a physical part, through CNC programming.
Summarize the toolset available in Fusion.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Fusion by applying design and manufacturing workflows to turn digital parts into physical prototypes.

Course downloads

These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:

intro-dm-resources.zip

Course outline

5 min.

Getting started

Module outline

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

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10 min.

What is digital manufacturing?

Learn about digital manufacturing, the manufacturing process, and future trends.

Module outline

Learn about digital manufacturing, the manufacturing process, and future trends.

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

Describe trends in the industry.
Identify the manufacturing process.

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1 hr. 30 min.

Introduction to CAD sketching and modeling

Learn the design aspects of Fusion to create fully defined sketches and models. These areas comprise the core design functionality of Fusion.

Module outline

Learn the design aspects of Fusion to create fully defined sketches and models. These areas comprise the core design functionality of Fusion.

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

Create fully defined sketches.
Use features to create solid bodies.
Create feature patterns.

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14 hr.

Introduction to assemblies, animations, renders, and detailed drawings

Learn how to create and manage assemblies, animations, renders, and detailed drawings.

Module outline

Learn how to create and manage assemblies, animations, renders, and detailed drawings. These areas comprise and extension to the core design functionality of Fusion.

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

Create assembly joints.
Create a detailed drawing.
Create an exploded view animation.
Use Dimensions on a detailed drawing.

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2 hr. 30 min.

Introduction to CAM

Learn how to create a milling setup and toolpaths using the Fusion Manufacturing Workspace.

Module outline

Learn how to create a milling setup and toolpaths using the Fusion Manufacturing Workspace.

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

Create a tool library.
Create 2D toolpaths.
Simulate and export toolpaths.

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2 hr. 30 min.

Introduction to CAE

Define, solve, and review a static stress simulation using the Fusion Simulation Workspace.

Module outline

Define, solve, and review a static stress simulation using the Fusion Simulation Workspace. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) removes some of the guess work previously associated with design. Advanced tools like buckling or modal frequency analysis can help shape the parameters for design updates before prototyping or production. Walk through Static Stress Simulation setup, solve, and review process.

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

Create a simulation study.
Modify load conditions.
Solve a simulation study.

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1 hr. 30 min.

Course challenge exercise

Module outline

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.