Designing for 3D with fusion 360
Seeing this theme, the first thing that probably crosses your mind is how do I design for 3D printing. Designing for 3D printing entails knowing and choosing the right software to do the job. These include but are not limited to what tools you need to design, slice and remote printing. You have to choose the best CAD software to create your 3D model, choose a slicing software and application to operate your printer remotely. A slicer is needed because it converts your 3Dmodel to the language your printer understands. Meanwhile CAD or computer-aided design software enable you to design 3Dmodel from scratch. One of this is Fusion 360, and it is particularly great for designing and creating efficient mechanical parts.
What to learn in this course
This course will take you through the real magic in 3D printing as it will teach you not just how to create your designs but also how to use the Autodesk Fusion 360 to design functional and practical products that can be printed in 3D format. Each of the lessons have been packaged to introduce you to important design concepts and the best practices to adopt when designing for desktop 3D printers. Fusion 360 has been chosen for this because it is free for students and hobbyist despite being a very powerful designing tool. This means you will be having access to highly powerful design tool for free to use in this course.
Learning outcomes/benefits
By the end of this course, it is expected that you will already be brewing in the requisite skills to create your own designs and start turning your creatives to physical objects. You would have been introduced to software for model 3D designs and printing. And, you will already have access to free but powerful software for 3D designs and rendering. Above all, you would have learnt the important skills, tips and requite techniques needed to create and print great 3D designs.
Significant highlight of how to design parts for 3D printing
It is believed that you already know what resources you are using for designing and printing. It is however important to point out that what software you need might depend on your workflow. Whichever way, 3D printing requires that you have a grasp of the following tips; - Consider build volume - Evaluate overhang support requirement - Follow bridging support guidelines - Decide print orientation early - Pay attention to nozzle size - Avoid sharp corners and design with hole diameters in mind
Who is eligible for the course
Eligibility is a matter of interest. No previous design experience is required even though it will be a plus. In fact, no previous experience with 3D design is required. The course will be teaching both printing and designs, and this makes it a perfect course to take for an absolute beginner.
Student review
Matt21: I normally find myself confused over the years with some Fusion 360 version behavioral changes. A particular time I spent hours figuring out why cube in video showed front while mine showed top. I tried to move and rotate to no avail. I equally had problems with polyshape as they showed constrained dimensions when I entered the values. Guess what? All these confusions have been cleared since joining the course. I have been able to gain enough skills to create pretty complex models from scratch on my own.
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