Course Description:

Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE platform developed by Autodesk. It is widely recognized for its all-in-one approach, integrating design, engineering, and manufacturing into a single tool. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for professionals, students, and hobbyists across various industries, including product design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing. Fusion 360 is widely used in industries such as product design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing. Its comprehensive tool-set supports the entire product development process, from conceptual design to prototyping and production. It’s particularly valuable for rapid prototyping, CNC machining, and 3D printing, making it a go-to solution for professionals and teams looking to streamline their design-to-manufacturing work flows.

Course Objectives:

Product Design: Ideal for developing consumer products, automotive components, and electronics

Mechanical Engineering: Used for creating and testing mechanical systems, machinery, and industrial equipment.

Manufacturing: Supports CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing, making it crucial in prototyping and production.

Key Features of Fusion 360:
Comprehensive CAD Tools: • Parametric and Direct Modeling: Fusion 360 allows both history-based parametric modeling and flexible direct modeling. • Freeform Modeling: Utilize T-Splines for sculpting complex, organic shapes. • Surface Modeling: Create detailed surface models with control over curvature and continuity. • Assemblies: Build and manage assemblies with moving parts and complex relationships
Advanced CAE Features: • Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Test designs under various stress conditions, including thermal and modal analysis. • Generative Design: Leverage AI to generate optimized design alternatives based on defined constraints. • Simulation: Analyze the movement, stress, and impact on designs under different scenarios.
Additive Manufacturing: • 3D Printing Tools: Prepare and optimize models for 3D printing, including mesh repair and slicing. • Printer Compatibility: Pre-loaded with a library of 3D printers, or customize settings for specific machines.
Collaboration and Cloud Integration: • Cloud-Based Collaboration: Work with team members in real time, with access to the latest design versions. • Data Management: Automatically manage and track design iterations and project files. • Cross-Platform Access: Access your projects from anywhere, on any device with Fusion 360 installed.
User-Friendly Interface: • Intuitive Design Environment: The user interface is designed to be approachable, with easy access to tools and features. • Customization: Customize toolbars, shortcuts, and workflows to fit individual or team needs.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Proficiency in 3D Modeling: Ability to create, edit, and refine 3D models using various modeling techniques.

CAM Skills: Understanding the CAM workflow, from toolpath creation to G-code generation

Simulation Competence: Capability to run simulations and analyze the results to improve design performance.

Project Management: Skills in managing design projects, including version control, collaboration, and data management.