Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape: Modeling software to prepare molds, tools, dies, and more for manufacture

What is Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape?

Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape manufacturing CAD software combines surface, solid, and mesh modeling to help prepare molds, dies, and other complex parts for manufacture. PowerShape now includes Fusion and Fusion Team.

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Video: Use Fusion 360 and PowerShape to access a range of technology for CNC machining

Discover Fusion with PowerShape (video: 1:31 min.)

Video: Create the exact geometry needed to get optimal performance from your CAM software and CNC machine

Create CAM-specific geometry (video: 2:19 min.)

Video: Autodesk Fusion 360 with PowerShape doesn’t quarantine low-quality data, so it works even if a solid has many faults

PowerShape can work on faulty solids (video: 1:28 min.)

Video: Autodesk Fusion 360 with PowerShape provides a range of surface modeling tools to create shut-out and split faces

Use powerful surface modeling tools (video: 1:51 min.)

Video: Direct Modeling tools in Autodesk Fusion 360 with PowerShape aid manufacturers of complex parts

Editing 3D geometry is quick and easy (video: 2:07 min.)

Why use Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape?

Improve your CAM programming

Access specialized modeling tools to speed up CAM programming.

Handle any complex CAD data

Work with any combination of surface, solid, or mesh—even with poor quality data.

Prepare CAD models for manufacture

Automate the production of manufacturable molds, tools, electrodes, and more.

What you can do with Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape

Import, analyze, and repair with PowerShape (video 2:07 min.)

Boost CAM programming

Create complex 3D geometry to better control CAM software, with capabilities to:

Mix surface, solid, or mesh data seamlessly
Import, analyze, and repair third-party designs
Fix faults that can complicate downstream processes

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Automated electrode production (video 2:07 min.)

Work faster with modeling for manufacture

Automate common modeling tasks. Quickly convert product designs into molds, tools, and dies ready for CNC machining with:

Core and cavity splitting
Electrode design and manufacture
Automated rib capping for EDM

Validate 3D designs prior to manufacturing (video: 2:16 min.)

Access advanced simulation

Use powerful mechanical and thermal simulation tools inside Fusion with PowerShape to verify your 3D designs.

Learn more about Fusion

“Our customers expect everything to be right first time. Autodesk software helps us to be successful at that.”

– David Krajci, Operations Director, 3-Dimensional Services

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“PowerShape is an incredibly powerful program. It enables us to design molds for extremely complex geometries.”

– Dave Tessin, Tool Room Manager, Steele Rubber Products

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“We can extract the shapes using direct modeling tools and Parasolids, which is much faster than what we were using before.”

– Brian Bendig, President, Cavalier Tool and Manufacturing

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“PowerShape and PowerMill working together provide the agility and flexibility we need for maximum efficiency.”

– Rob Carter, Group Machining Support Manager, Formaplex

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Discover valuable PowerShape resources

PRODUCT COURSES

Self-paced learning

Access free on-demand training videos to learn the fundamentals of Fusion with PowerShape.

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PRODUCT LEARNING

Resource hub

Learn about some of the more advanced capabilities provided by Fusion with PowerShape.

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CASE STUDIES

Customer stories

See how others are using Fusion with PowerShape and its modeling for manufacture tools.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Which operating system does Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape run on?

Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape runs on Microsoft® Windows® 10 and Windows 11. See system requirements (US Site) for details.

What is Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape used for?

Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape is CAD modeling software designed to help manufacturers simplify the process of converting product designs into the molds, tools, and dies used to make them. PowerShape is an ideal modeling companion for CAM software, such as PowerMill or FeatureCAM, and helps create geometry to aid CAM programming.

PowerShape can work with native CAD data from mainstream design systems. Intelligent workflows help you import, analyze, repair, and prepare complex parts for CNC machining.

Who uses Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape?

Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape is commonly used by manufacturers who receive a finished product design and need to convert it into manufacturable parts (often molds, tools, dies, and electrodes) used for mass production.

PowerShape is typically used by manufacturing engineers and CNC machine operators who generate NC machining code that will be used to produce these same parts with CNC machinery.

Is there a free version of Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape?

Contact your local Autodesk sales representative to discuss your business needs and see what time-limited version of Autodesk Fusion with PowerShape may be available for you.

What’s included in your Standard plan?

Reporting
Product usage reporting

See an aggregate summary of how many people are using each product and version, and the overall frequency of use.

Administration and security
2-step verification

Add another layer of security to user accounts.

Bulk import and assign

Upload a .csv file to add and assign a large number of users at once.

Support and adoption services
8x5 live support

Contact an Autodesk specialist for help during your local business hours.

Collaboration
Autodesk Drive

Securely store, preview, and share design data.

Shared views

Quickly and securely share work with stakeholders.

See the full list of plan features and frequently asked questions.

How do I access local training and technical support?

Need help with training, implementation, and other support to get the most out of your software? Hiring the right qualified professional is as simple as an online search.

Visit the Autodesk Partner Finder (US Site) to locate Autodesk-approved professionals in your region to help you with:

Training and implementation
Systems integration
Software configuration
Workflow optimization
API development and process automation

Note: Any service contracted with providers is a direct, paid engagement between customers and providers.

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