Course Outline

Introduction

  • Fusion 360 philosophy and principles: What drives Fusion 360 as a premier CAD, CAM, and CAE tool.
  • What is Fusion 360? An introduction to Fusion 360 and its multifaceted capabilities.
  • Fusion 360 vs SolidWorks: Comparing two leading CAD tools.
  • Overview of Fusion 360 features and architecture: Delving deeper into Fusion 360's capabilities and structure.
  • Beyond Fusion 360: Exploring related software and how they complement Fusion 360.
  • Understanding Fusion 360's parametric design: A look at how parametric design is central to Fusion 360.

The lifecycle of a Fusion 360 project

  • From concept to simulation to production: the steps involved in realizing a design using Fusion 360.

How Fusion 360 fits in with modern design and manufacturing / How Fusion 360 works

  • Understanding the role of Fusion 360 in the broader landscape of design, simulation, CAM, and 3D printing.

Getting Started

  • Setting up the Development Environment: Preparing your system for Fusion 360.
  • Installing Fusion 360 as a stand-alone application: A step-by-step guide.
  • Installing Fusion 360 plugins and extensions: Enhancing Fusion 360's capabilities.
  • Setting up Fusion 360 for team collaboration: Using Fusion Team and other collaboration tools.
  • Accessing Fusion 360 in the cloud (private, AWS, etc.): Leveraging Fusion 360's cloud capabilities.

Integrating Fusion 360 with 3D printers and CNC machines

  • Using Fusion 360 to generate G-code, prepare models for 3D printing, and set up CAM operations for CNC machining.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues in Fusion 360 and solutions, from installation woes to design challenges.

Summary and Next Steps

  • Review of key points and directions on where to go next with Fusion 360.

Requirements

  • Basic understanding of 3D design concepts
  • Enthusiasm for 3D printing and CAD design

Audience

  • 3D CAD hobbyists looking to explore Fusion 360
  • 3D printing enthusiasts seeking to design and optimize their own models
  • Anyone interested in merging the worlds of 3D design and 3D printing
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