Learn Fusion for CAD in 90 minutes
Build your CAD skills by learning and applying Fusion workflows to design and print a beverage tumbler. Explore 2D sketching, parametric solid modeling, assembly creation and modification, exporting for 3D printing, sharing, file management, and more. Fusion files are available in metric and imperial units.
Course overview
Gain real-world skills by taking a product design from start to finish. Assemble parts using sold modeling techniques, assign materials, and export for use in multiple formats, including 3D printing. By the end of the course, you’ll have enough knowledge to tackle any introductory level project with Fusion.
The Fusion files, instruction, and teaching supplements are available in metric and imperial units in the downloads.
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
- Navigate the Fusion user interface.
- Use the navigation and viewing tools.
- Create and manage design files.
- Create sketches and create 3D models from sketches.
- Modify parts with core features, including extrude, revolve, loft, and sweep.
- Create components and apply assembly joints for proper motion.
- Create a dimensioned drawing of individual components.
- Apply visual settings and render a project environment.
- Share designs and export design files for 3D printing.
Course downloads
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Course outline
Getting started
Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.
Module outline
Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.
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The Fusion interface and viewing tools
Learn how to navigate the Fusion user interface. Change the view for an object and use the zoom, pan, and orbit functions. In addition, learn how to create and manage design files.
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Learn how to navigate the Fusion user interface. Change the view for an object and use the zoom, pan, and orbit functions. In addition, learn how to create and manage design files.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Explore different features of the user interface.
- Create a new project folder and use the Data Panel.
- Upload and open files.
- Rotate an object and us
- Make edits to a feature or component and use the Browser and Timeline."
2D sketching
In this section, you’ll begin a project in which you create some simple extrusions and end by creating the base of a tumbler cup. You will learn about 2D sketching, dimensions, and contraints.
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In this section, you’ll begin a project in which you create some simple extrusions and end by creating the base of a tumbler cup. You will learn about 2D sketching, dimensions, and contraints.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create a 2-dimensional sketch.
- Apply dimensions and constraints.
- Add geometric constraints to a sketch.
- Create a fully constrained sketch.
3D object creation
In this section, you’ll take the previous sketch into the 3D environment. You will learn how to create extrusions as well as revolutions. You will gain knowledge of both the Shell and Fillet tools in order to create a more streamlined product.
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In this section, you’ll take the previous sketch into the 3D environment. You will learn how to create extrusions as well as revolutions. You will gain knowledge of both the Shell and Fillet tools in order to create a more streamlined product.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create 3D bodies from 2D sketches.
- Extrude a shape.
- Hollow a body by using the Shell command.
- Create round and smooth edges using the Fllet and Chamfer tools.
Components and top-down assemblies
Now you’ll create the top of the tumbler cup. You’ll learn how to create a new component and use previous geometry to assist in solid modeling. You’ll also learn about tolerances and its importance in machining processes.
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Now you’ll create the top of the tumbler cup. You’ll learn how to create a new component and use previous geometry to assist in solid modeling. You’ll also learn about tolerances and its importance in machining processes.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Start a new component in a top-down assembly.
- Use existing geometry to create new components.
- Consider tolerance when designing for different manufacturing processes.
- Add threads to a component.
- Toggle between components.
- Apply the correct joints to model motion.
- Evaluate the difference between many types of joints.
Sweep
In this section, you’ll learn some new techniques that aid your design. You will learn tasks such as sweeping and will create a customized straw for your tumbler cup that should fit within the opening of the lid and reach the bottom of the tumbler.
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In this section, you’ll learn some new techniques that aid your design. You will learn tasks such as sweeping and will create a customized straw for your tumbler cup that should fit within the opening of the lid and reach the bottom of the tumbler.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create a sweep.
- Use the Measure tool to determine sizes of previously modeled parts.
- Insert a separate design file into an assembly using the bottom-up approach.
Dimensioned drawings
In this section, you’ll learn how to create dimensioned drawings to be used in manufacturing processes. You will be presented with some basic fundamentals of dimensioning to create professional-looking drawings.
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In this section, you’ll learn how to create dimensioned drawings to be used in manufacturing processes. You will be presented with some basic fundamentals of dimensioning to create professional-looking drawings.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Create the base view in a new detailed drawing.
- Apply appropriate dimensioning techniques.
- Insert notes to a detailed drawing.
Rendering
In this section, you’ll learn how to create a more realistic looking tumbler. Through the use of rendering, you can add material appearances, material lighting, and even customized backgrounds to see what your tumbler would look like in different environments.
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In this section, you’ll learn how to create a more realistic looking tumbler. Through the use of rendering, you can add material appearances, material lighting, and even customized backgrounds to see what your tumbler would look like in different environments.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Apply visual settings.
- Modify Render workspace settings.
- Submit a render to the cloud.
Sharing
In this section, learn about techniques for sharing your design with others. Some of these techniques include simply sharing a link to your assembly or sharing the design files. You’ll also learn how to take your design and convert it into a 3D printable format.
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In this section, learn about techniques for sharing your design with others. Some of these techniques include simply sharing a link to your assembly or sharing the design files. You’ll also learn how to take your design and convert it into a 3D printable format.
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
- Share a link to the design.
- Prepare and export files for 3D printing.
Course challenge exercise (bonus)
Test your knowledge and apply what you learned in the course in this bonus challenge (not included in the overall course duration time). In this additional challenge you will create an adapter for the Tumbler cup to fit in a standard car cup holder. After you’ve decided on a design, go ahead and push your skills further to create your vision. The accompanying Fusion files are available in metric and imperial units and can be found in the Course Downloads section of the Course Overview.
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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.
Final test
Ready to test your knowledge?
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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.
Teaching supplements
Resources just for educators
Teach this course in the classroom or assign it to students as homework. Download the provided instructor guide for teaching the course content in the classroom, with learning objectives and estimated times for demonstration and practice. Additionally, lecture slides, exercise files, and a grading rubric for the challenge in the course are provided. Students can either work in teams or solve the challenges on their own.
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Announcements
This course is an update of the Learn Fusion 360 in 90 minutes course that released on November 11, 2021.
April 2024 updates include:
The Fusion files, instruction, and teaching supplements are available in metric and imperial units in the Module downloads.
February 2024 updates include:
· Updated videos to reflect the latest Fusion user interface and workflows.
· New datasets for use throughout the course to design and print a beverage tumbler.
· New practice exercises with video solutions and a separate set of datasets to design a coaster and table for the tumbler.
· New end-of-course challenge exercise with a grading rubric.
· New quiz questions.
· Updated end-of-course final test.
· New instructor guide to help educators and instructors teach this content in the classroom.
· New lecture slides to help facilitate in-class learning and exploration of course topic
