Preparing models

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Fusion 360 offers several tools to prepare a model for manufacture.

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After a feature has been identified that needs to be edited before being manufactured,

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it is best practice to work in the Design workspace to modify the model.

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For this video, open the file Turning Model Prep.f3d.

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With the exercise file open, you can add or remove features from the model.

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From the Browser, right-click the design name and from the shortcut menu, select Capture Design History.

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The Timeline displays.

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This tracks all changes made to the model.

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Now, zoom and orbit the model.

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The threads here have been modeled, therefore,

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selecting them in the Manufacture workspace will be difficult.

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Pick the faces of the threads and the vertical walls at either end of the threaded area,

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and then, from your keyboard, press DELETE.

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The program automatically heals the area into a solid cylinder.

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Next, apply a cosmetic thread to the cylinder.

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In the Toolbar, from the Solid tab, expand Create and select Thread.

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The Thread dialog displays.

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In the model, select the solid cylinder face.

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Back in the dialog, review and edit the thread type, size,

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and other data to ensure it matches the needed thread specifications.

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Then, click OK.

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Notice how the new cosmetic threads differ from the original threads.

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These new threads will be easier to work with in the Manufacture workspace.

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You can further prepare the model to make programming it easier, such as adding fillets or removing chamfers.

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From the ribbon, expand Modify and select Fillet.

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The Fillet dialog displays.

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On the model, select an edge.

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Then, in the list of fillets, next to 1 Edge, enter, “.025”.

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Click OK.

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Using the Design workspace prior to manufacturing the model

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lets you easily edit and prepare the model to program it for CAM.