Fusion 360 tutorials
A collection of Fusion 360 tutorials that support the teaching of sketching, modelling, rendering, use of sculpt, running simulations, animation, and drawing.
Fusion 360: Create your own moving cam tutorial
This resource provides step-by-step instructions on how Fusion 360 can be used to create a cam and follower, including basic rendering and movement of the cam and follow components around an axle.
What is CAD modelling?
This lesson introduces students to the concept of CAD modelling and details the difference between 2D and 3D images and CAD and CAM. It also provides a basic introduction to creating a simple 3D model using Fusion 360.
CAD and CAM Posters for D&T and Fusion 360
This collection of posters provide instructions and background information for 3D printing, slicing software and Fusion 360. Great for displays, with an optional 'Zapper' QR code for video footage.
Fusion 360 - torch tutorial
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a torch in Fusion 360. Includes basic sketching, modelling and creating a rendered product. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.
Fusion 360 - Headphones
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a headphones in Fusion 360. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.
Fusion 360 - Lamp Tutorial
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a lamp in Fusion 360. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.
Fusion 360 - Drone
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a headphones in Fusion 360. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.
Fusion 360 - Lego Brick Tutorial
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a LEGO brick in Fusion 360. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.
Fusion 360 - Bird feeder tutorial
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a bird feeder in Fusion 360. Could be used as a board led tutorial or printed as student instructions.
Fusion 360 - Pac Man tutorial
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a Pac-Man character in Fusion 360. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.
Fusion 360 - torch tutorial
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a torch in Fusion 360. Includes basic sketching, modelling and creating a rendered product. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.
The Webb Telescope in Fusion 360
These guides contain instructions on how to build a 3D CAD model of the Webb Space Telescope using Fusion 360. The Webb Space Telescope is a space telescope that will be the successor to the Hubble Space Telescope. Creating your own Webb Telescope in Fusion 360 involves modelling techniques, rendering and a sculpt extension activity for more experienced users of Fusion 360.
How to design a mini keyring stand
This resource uses Fusion 360 to design and model a keyring stand for a smart phone. Students use simple sketching tools to either create their own design, or use the sample tutorial provided.
How to design and model a toothpaste squeezer
This resource supports students to create a way of squeezing toothpaste out of a traditional toothpaste tube. Students are presented with the challenge, measure different sizes of tooth paste tubes and design a product based upon the example shown.
How to model a cable tidy
This project uses Fusion 360 to demonstrate the design of a cable tidy for a smartphone charger. In additional to basic CAD sketching tools, the resources prompts students to use the 'revolve' function and export their file for 3D printing.
Fusion 360 - Using static stress simulation to optimise a shape
This Powerpoint presentation provides instructions for creating a static stress simulation on a simple shape. Using the results of the simulation, you can then run a shape optimisation study to create the optimum dimensions for the shape within the given loads and movement. This is a great activity for those who have run a simulation before and are looking to combine with shape optimisation. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.
Fusion 360 - using sculpt to create a racing car seat
Powerpoint presentation with instructions for creating a racing seat using the sculpt set of functions. This works as a good introduction to sculpt functionality, with additional material to support creating a rendered product. This could be used as a tutorial or printed as student instructions.