Course overview

00:03

Assemblies are a part of virtually every product design, ranging from the simple to complex.

00:09

Companies rely on assembly modeling to make sure the products that they manufacture work as outlined in the design plan.

00:17

They must know what they create will stay together or move as needed.

00:21

To do that, they need to be able to control connections between the parts of their design.

00:26

In Fusion, an assembly model is a collection of parts and subassemblies that function as a single unit.

00:33

Parts and subassemblies are connected by assembly relationships.

00:37

Since there is no special file type for assemblies, each Fusion design can be a single part with only bodies,

00:44

or an assembly with joint components, or a mix of the two.

00:48

Using the 3D modeling tools in Fusion, you design your assemblies in three-dimensional modeling space.

00:54

Fusion also makes it easy for you to create and manage your 3D projects, as well as structure the design using components.

01:02

Start with a sketch and a reference image, then utilize the extrude capabilities to build it in 3D.

01:09

Parametric modeling techniques, physical materials,

01:13

and direct modeling techniques all can be used to design your model, entirely in 3D.

01:19

Then, when your assembly and subassemblies are ready,

01:22

you can test mechanisms to see the effects of their actuation on individual components.

01:27

You can also use advanced controls for joints and apply connections between joints to model complex mechanisms.

01:35

The 3D capabilities in Fusion allow you to model just as you would in the real world,

01:40

but with the benefit of perfecting your design virtually, before manufacture.

Video transcript

00:03

Assemblies are a part of virtually every product design, ranging from the simple to complex.

00:09

Companies rely on assembly modeling to make sure the products that they manufacture work as outlined in the design plan.

00:17

They must know what they create will stay together or move as needed.

00:21

To do that, they need to be able to control connections between the parts of their design.

00:26

In Fusion, an assembly model is a collection of parts and subassemblies that function as a single unit.

00:33

Parts and subassemblies are connected by assembly relationships.

00:37

Since there is no special file type for assemblies, each Fusion design can be a single part with only bodies,

00:44

or an assembly with joint components, or a mix of the two.

00:48

Using the 3D modeling tools in Fusion, you design your assemblies in three-dimensional modeling space.

00:54

Fusion also makes it easy for you to create and manage your 3D projects, as well as structure the design using components.

01:02

Start with a sketch and a reference image, then utilize the extrude capabilities to build it in 3D.

01:09

Parametric modeling techniques, physical materials,

01:13

and direct modeling techniques all can be used to design your model, entirely in 3D.

01:19

Then, when your assembly and subassemblies are ready,

01:22

you can test mechanisms to see the effects of their actuation on individual components.

01:27

You can also use advanced controls for joints and apply connections between joints to model complex mechanisms.

01:35

The 3D capabilities in Fusion allow you to model just as you would in the real world,

01:40

but with the benefit of perfecting your design virtually, before manufacture.

Welcome to Introduction to 3D Modeling. Learning 3D modeling is a critical and essential skillset for any product designer, engineer, or machinist. Being able to use Fusion CAD will help you take an excellent idea from a concept, through to a working 3D CAD model for manufacture, testing, and production. Follow along as we learn the basics of modeling and detailed drawing.

After completing this course, you'll be able to:

  • Understand the parametric CAD workflow.
  • Identify interface aspects of Fusion.
  • Create designs with mechanical motion.
  • Manipulate appearances and physical materials.
  • Create a detailed drawing.
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