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Use the Measure function and tools to analyze dimensions and sizes of milled features on the model.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
6 min.
Transcript
00:03
When using a milling process in Fusion, you may need to analyze your model to locate specific dimensions.
00:11
You can use the Measure tool to find the length, distance, area, and angles for or between selected objects.
00:19
This is useful for determining if objects will adhere to specifications, or to help you select a milling tool.
00:26
To open the Measure tool, on the toolbar, Inspect group, click Measure.
00:32
In the Measure dialog, the Selection Filter includes options to select a face, edge, vertex, body, or component.
00:41
You can also set the Precision of the resolution shown by Fusion.
00:45
For this example, three places is sufficient.
00:49
You can also show Secondary Units different than the units the file is set to.
00:55
To find the XYZ position of a point, click the point.
00:60
Click a second point to see the distance between those two points on the canvas.
01:05
Clicking a third point shows the angle between the three points.
01:10
Click a fourth point, and the selection starts over again.
01:14
You can also click Clear Selection in the dialog to clear your selections.
01:20
Click a circular edge to report the radius, diameter, segment length, and center position in X,Y, and Z.
01:29
Click another circular edge to see that same information for the second arc.
01:33
You also see the distance between centers and the distance to the closest point.
01:38
Click Clear Selection.
01:41
Now, click the circular edge for an open pocket, and then click the line on the rib.
01:47
This shows the information for the arc, the length of the line, and the shortest distance between them.
01:54
Click Clear Selection.
01:57
XYZ Delta is a handy way to find the three-axis distance between two points or two centers.
02:05
Click the upper circular edge, and then select the lower hole on the other end of the part.
02:11
The XYZ Delta options are now available in the dialog.
02:16
Click the Component 1 option to see the XYZ difference between the two centers, based on the component 1 coordinate system.
02:25
Alternatively, you can choose the Component 2 coordinate system or the world coordinate system.
02:31
Note that for edges that are spline curves and not arcs, there will be no center position or radius to report.
02:39
However, there are no splines on this part.
02:42
You can also view dimensions for a face.
02:45
Clear any active results, and then select a face.
02:50
The results will vary depending on the construction of the model.
02:54
This selection reports a radius, a diameter, the area of the face, and the length of the outer loop on the edge.
03:03
Freeform surfaces may not report a radius or a diameter.
03:07
Next, identify the size of the fillets around the body, so that you can select a tool that fits.
03:14
Click Clear selection, and then select any of the fillets inside the pockets and along the center bar.
03:21
Be sure that you are selecting the face, and not an edge or a point.
03:26
This example shows a Radius of .150 and .182 inches, so you will probably use a 1/4-inch end mill to machine them.
03:36
Clear the selection.
03:39
Finally, select one of the holes to report the diameter.
03:44
Based on the diameter, you know that a 1/8-inch drill is needed.
03:49
Close the Measure dialog.
03:51
In addition to the Measure tool, there is another option, if you just need basic information quickly.
03:58
With the selection cleared, select the object of interest, such as one of the inside pocket fillets on this part.
04:06
Now, zoom in to the lower-right corner of the canvas, where Fusion reports the radius of that circular face.
04:13
Select one of the holes to see its radius, or select a line on the rib to view the length.
04:20
Press and hold Shift as you select the line on the other side of the rib, and Fusion reports the distance between them.
Video transcript
00:03
When using a milling process in Fusion, you may need to analyze your model to locate specific dimensions.
00:11
You can use the Measure tool to find the length, distance, area, and angles for or between selected objects.
00:19
This is useful for determining if objects will adhere to specifications, or to help you select a milling tool.
00:26
To open the Measure tool, on the toolbar, Inspect group, click Measure.
00:32
In the Measure dialog, the Selection Filter includes options to select a face, edge, vertex, body, or component.
00:41
You can also set the Precision of the resolution shown by Fusion.
00:45
For this example, three places is sufficient.
00:49
You can also show Secondary Units different than the units the file is set to.
00:55
To find the XYZ position of a point, click the point.
00:60
Click a second point to see the distance between those two points on the canvas.
01:05
Clicking a third point shows the angle between the three points.
01:10
Click a fourth point, and the selection starts over again.
01:14
You can also click Clear Selection in the dialog to clear your selections.
01:20
Click a circular edge to report the radius, diameter, segment length, and center position in X,Y, and Z.
01:29
Click another circular edge to see that same information for the second arc.
01:33
You also see the distance between centers and the distance to the closest point.
01:38
Click Clear Selection.
01:41
Now, click the circular edge for an open pocket, and then click the line on the rib.
01:47
This shows the information for the arc, the length of the line, and the shortest distance between them.
01:54
Click Clear Selection.
01:57
XYZ Delta is a handy way to find the three-axis distance between two points or two centers.
02:05
Click the upper circular edge, and then select the lower hole on the other end of the part.
02:11
The XYZ Delta options are now available in the dialog.
02:16
Click the Component 1 option to see the XYZ difference between the two centers, based on the component 1 coordinate system.
02:25
Alternatively, you can choose the Component 2 coordinate system or the world coordinate system.
02:31
Note that for edges that are spline curves and not arcs, there will be no center position or radius to report.
02:39
However, there are no splines on this part.
02:42
You can also view dimensions for a face.
02:45
Clear any active results, and then select a face.
02:50
The results will vary depending on the construction of the model.
02:54
This selection reports a radius, a diameter, the area of the face, and the length of the outer loop on the edge.
03:03
Freeform surfaces may not report a radius or a diameter.
03:07
Next, identify the size of the fillets around the body, so that you can select a tool that fits.
03:14
Click Clear selection, and then select any of the fillets inside the pockets and along the center bar.
03:21
Be sure that you are selecting the face, and not an edge or a point.
03:26
This example shows a Radius of .150 and .182 inches, so you will probably use a 1/4-inch end mill to machine them.
03:36
Clear the selection.
03:39
Finally, select one of the holes to report the diameter.
03:44
Based on the diameter, you know that a 1/8-inch drill is needed.
03:49
Close the Measure dialog.
03:51
In addition to the Measure tool, there is another option, if you just need basic information quickly.
03:58
With the selection cleared, select the object of interest, such as one of the inside pocket fillets on this part.
04:06
Now, zoom in to the lower-right corner of the canvas, where Fusion reports the radius of that circular face.
04:13
Select one of the holes to see its radius, or select a line on the rib to view the length.
04:20
Press and hold Shift as you select the line on the other side of the rib, and Fusion reports the distance between them.
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