Brad Tallis

Creating complex parts in Fusion does not have to be a tedious process. This guide shows you a faster way to build a radial clip part by using simple shapes and the Extrude Intersect command. You will learn how to stack layers like a cake and use clever tricks to keep your designs easy to change. The Wedding Cake Method for 3D Modeling When you look at a part that is round but has different widths, you might think of using a revolve. However, there is a simpler way called the wedding cake...

Autodesk just added a powerful new tool to Fusion called Corner Closure . This feature lives inside the sheet metal functionality. It helps designers fix gaps between flanges that do not meet perfectly. In the past, closing these gaps required complex sketches or moving faces manually. Now, you can pick two edges and let the software do the work. This tool makes your sheet metal parts look better and stay ready for manufacturing. What is the Corner Closure Command? The Corner Closure is a...

Creating complex parts like a gear housing or clutch case can seem hard at first. You might try to use a simple revolve tool, but that doesn't always work. If your part moves from a circular base to a rectangular top, you need a different plan. This guide shows you how to use the loft command and guide rails to build professional 3D models in Autodesk Fusion. Getting Started with the Loft Command The loft command is the best way to connect two different shapes. To use it, you need two...