Improving CAD designs with Autodesk Fusion 360 : a project-based guide to modelling effective parametric designs / Kevin Michael Land.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Land, Kevin Michael, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fusion 360.

Three-dimensional modeling.

Computer-aided design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (596 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham : Packt Publishing, [2023]

Biography/History:

Land Kevin Michael: Kevin Land is a Certified AutoCAD Instructor and has worked in a variety of disciplines throughout his 25 year career within Electrical, Landscape, Piping, Mechanical, and Architectural firms. He is skilled in a variety of software ranging from AutoCAD, Microstation, Revit, Solidworks, and Fusion 360. He is a freelance instructor who teaches at institutes like Future Media Concepts and NETCOM Learning. He currently works at Disney World as a Designer in the Ride & Show department and loves working on his favorite rides. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Applied Technology from Wilmington University and in his free time likes to play with his 11-year-old daughter, design 3D printing objects, and make low budget movies.

Summary:

Work through multiple design projects to understand how Autodesk Fusion 360 helps improve efficiency and drafting Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Key Features Understand the project workflow of Autodesk Fusion 360 Design and redesign projects while learning to fix errors Gain a better insight into repurposing real-world items into Fusion 360 for custom designs Book Description Autodesk Fusion 360 has become an indispensable tool for designers, tinkerers, and engineers worldwide thanks to its versatility that allows for large-scale assemblies and smaller, quick 3D prints. If you've faced challenges with learning Fusion 360, this book will help you overcome them and build the confidence to design your own projects, explaining step-by-step instructions and the purpose of each tool. In this book, you'll dive into the design workspace and learn sketching fundamentals such as setting up a component, recognizing when a sketch is fully constrained, and parametrically flexing models. Through trial and error, you'll work on multiple easy-to-build projects to create simple, useful items that can be quickly 3D printed for use around the house and then advance to much bigger projects that require joint connectivity and large assemblies. By the end of this book, you'll be able to sketch fully parametric designs, translate them into 3D models, and create your own unique designs. What you will learn Gain proficiency in Fusion 360 user interface, navigation, and functionality Create and transform simple 2D sketches into 3D models Manipulate and control parametric 2D sketches using dimensions Become familiar with drafting on paper and taking measurements with calipers Create a bicycle assembly part with Fusion 360 Use the form environment to create organic shapes Render a 3D model and understand how to apply materials and lighting Generate 2D assembly model drawings for documentation purposes Who this book is for Beginner or intermediate designers who prefer hands-on learning will find this book useful, especially designers, woodworkers, 3D printing enthusiasts, and hobbyists who enjoy creating things, rather than experienced machinists. The basic projects are accessible without prior CAD skills, although some fundamental CAD understanding is beneficial for those interested in going further. It is highly recommended that you use a 3-button mouse for all projects to fully utilize floating pop-up menus.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright and Credit

Dedicated

Contributors

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: Simple, Fun Projects for Around the Home

Chapter 1: Working within the Design Workspace

Technical requirements

Basics of the UI

The help menu

Preferences

The data panel

Workspaces

Toolbar

Exploring the various design approaches

The top-down design method

The bottom-up design method

Various subscription options

The free hobbyist version

The paid version

Extensions

Summary

Chapter 2: Planes, Sketches, Constraints, and Parametric Dimensions

What are planes?

Offset Plane

The Plane at Angle tool

Midplane

What are sketches?

The SKETCH tab

3D sketches

What are constraints?

Placing constraints nonautomatically

Removing and adjusting constraints

What are parametric dimensions?

Adjusting the size of the dimensions

Chapter 3: Project Building Basics

How to determine design intent

What Rule #1 is

What components are

What bodies are

The difference between a component and body

Saving to the cloud

How do I download models from Fusion 360?

How do I upload models to Fusion 360?

How do I share my project with others?

Chapter 4: Creating a Customizable S-Hook

Project setup in Fusion 360

Creating an S-Hook using the Pipe and Line tools

Conducting the first experiment

Editing the sketch

Adding constraints

Adding dimensions

Adding fillets to the 3D model

Adding fillets to the sketch

Rebuilding the model

Creating an S-Hook using the Arc and Sweep tools

Using the Sweep tool to create a 3D model

Chapter 5: Designing Decorative Doorknobs

Technical requirements.

Creating a model by adding material using the Revolve tool

Creating a sketch profile

Adjusting the sketch size using the Sketch Scale tool

Finalizing the model with the Revolve tool

Modifying the sketch

Creating a model by removing material using the Revolve tool

Creating the reverse sketch

Revolve using the cut profile

Adding fillets

Creating a model by stacking with the Extrude tool

Creating the doorknob component

Completing the doorknob with the Mirror tool

Part 2: Bicycle Water Bottle Holder Project

Chapter 6: Designing a Simple Bottle Holder

Planning out the design

Drawing out ideas

Version A

Version B

Version C

Taking measurements with calipers

What are calipers?

Using calipers to take measurements

Chapter 7: Creating a Bike Reference Model

Planning the design intent

Setting up the project

Creating a reference model using primitives

Creating a reference model using parametric designs

Using the Loft tool to create a taper angle

Adding the handlepost clamp

Creating the bicycle handlebars

Chapter 8: Creating the Bottle Reference Model

Measuring the dimensions of a water bottle

Creating a 2D parametric reference model

Starting a new project

The Change Parameters manager

Creating a 3D reference model

Referencing the bicycle handlebars and water bottle models together

Chapter 9: Building the Bottle Holder

Designing and drawing out the model

Creating the bottle holder body

Creating multiple components

Creating the Holder 01 component

Creating the grip attachment

Creating the slider body

Cutting a void space

Adding in a joint

Summary.

Chapter 10: Improving the Bottle Holder Design

Making design changes

Adding tolerances

Removing material with the Shell tool

Adding parts from McMaster-Carr

Adding a nut and bolt from McMaster-Carr

Using joints to place a McMaster-Carr part

Fixing the hole size

Bringing in a hex nut from McMaster-Carr

Adding a slider joint for Holder 01 and Holder 2

Creating a part drawing

Creating a BOM

Creating a sheet for Holder 2

Making an adjustment to the 3D model

Part 3: The Form Environment

Chapter 11: The FORM Environment

Overview of the FORM environment

Working with form models

Filling in a hole in the FORM environment

The CREATE and MODIFY tools

Selecting features on an object

Filling holes

The Edit Form tool

Fixing a broken mesh body

Surface tools

Chapter 12: Modeling a Scary Tealight Ghost

Using surfaces to create the tealight

Creating the ghost

Rendering the ghost

Changing the material

Change the scene settings

Render settings

Chapter 13: Using Form and Solid Modeling to Create a Cushioned Chair

Creating a chair in the form environment

Shape the chair with the Edit Form tool

Adding a material to faces

Creating the inner frame

Head and arm support

Improving the design

Changing the selected sketch plane

Part 4: Working with 2D and 3D Scanned Images

Chapter 14: Using a Scanned Image to Create a 3D Model

Inserting a scanned image into Fusion 360

Calibrate the image to size

Adding sketch lines and dimensions

Creating a 3D model

The sword model

The guard and hilt

The handle

The finishing touches

Chapter 15: Modeling a Bottle Topper

Importing a mesh model to Fusion 360

Scaling the mesh body

Fixing the mesh body

Converting a surface to a mesh body

Adding a base bottle cap

Getting ready for 3D printing

The Manufacture environment

Adding supports

Index

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Creating a reference model using parametric designs

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781800562714

1800562713

OCLC:

1393309708