3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

1. Introduction

In this video, the author/instructor introduces the concept of 3D designing and laser cutting from a beginner's point of view with no experience in this discipline. The author explains the applications and software to be used in this modeling course.

2. How to Download

In this video, we will look at a demonstration to download and install the Fusion 360 software. It will take us through the process of installation and setup and configuration.

3. User Interface

After installing the Fusion 360 application, we will look at the user interface or the Fusion 360 console and its features in detail.

1. Modeling a Chair

In this video, we will look at a demonstration that constructs a 3D chair. We will look at the entire design process. We will begin by creating a sketch, then we will use the extrude function to create the seating area, add corners, reselect shapes.

2. Platonic Solids 1: The Octahedron

In this video, we will understand platonic solids, which includes objects or shapes with similar spaces coming together, including the tetrahedron, cube, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. In this lesson, we will focus on the octahedron.

3. Platonic Solids 2: The Dodecahedron

Here, we will continue with the platonic solids and in this video, we will understand how to construct a dodecahedron, which is a shape made of 12 pentagons.

4. Platonic Solids 3: The Icosahedron

Continuing on with the platonic solids, in this lesson, we will try and construct an icosahedron. The instructor demonstrates two ways of constructing the same, followed by a recap of what you learned in the last three lessons.

5. Modeling a Bench Using Technical Drawings

This video demonstrates the process of modelling a 3D bench using technical drawings. The process of using a technical drawing and converting it into a 3D object-in our case, a bench-is explained.

6. Recap, Arcs, Patterns, and Constraints.

This video is a continuation of the learning from the last video, where we modeled a bench. Here, we will look at more detailed explanations on how to generate arcs, patterns, and use constraints to restrict or modify shapes.

1. Introduction to Modeling for 3D Printing

This video provides a detailed introduction to the various factors considered while creating a model for 3D printing, including material strength, maximum size, tolerance, angles and support, time, and cost of materials.

2. Phone Charging Station

In this video, we will understand how to model a 3D phone charging station that can be 3D printed and used.

3. Allen Key

In this video, we will learn how to create an Allen key with the 3D printer. We will learn how to make adjustments to the size and model of the Allen key needed for our purpose.

4. 3D Print Box 1

In this lesson, we will continue with the 3D modeling and printing and in this lesson, we will understand how to create a 3D box and look at two different ways to create a closure for the box.

5. 3D Print Box 2

In this lesson, we will create a second type of box using 3D modeling and printing and learn how to secure it with screws.

6. Announcement Final 3D Print Project

In this lesson, we will discuss pausing on designing for 3D printing and focus on designing for laser cutting. We will also discuss the project that we will create at the end of the course.

1. Introduction to Modeling for Laser Cutting

This video introduces the concept of laser cutting. Using this technique, you will learn to create objects with precision, using Fusion 360, and also understand parametric product modeling.

2. Laser Cut Lamp: Modeling

In this video, we will look at a detailed demonstration on how to create a 3D laser cut lamp using sketches and adjustments.

3. Laser Cut Lamp: Model to dxf File

This is a continuation of the previous lesson. We will create a laser cut lamp. You will learn to save our model to a dxf file for future use.

4. Laser Cut Lamp: Recap

This video is a recapitulation of the previous two lessons where we used 3D laser cutting to create a lamp.

5. Laser Cut Box 1

In this lesson, we will continue with modeling for laser cutting. We will create a small box with a lid using the laser cutting technique.

6. Laser Cut Box 2

This video is a continuation from the previous lesson, where we created a small box using laser cutting. Here, we will create a lid for the box.

7. Laser Cut Box 3

In this video, we will print the box with lid we created in the previous two lessons using the laser cutting technique. You will learn to add patterns to the sides of the box, and we will also create a handle to open and close the box easily.

8. Laser Cut Box: Recap

This video is a quick recapitulation of the previous 3 lessons, where you learned to create a small box with a lid and handle using the 3D laser cutting technique.

1. Introduction to Parametric Product Modeling

This video introduces the concept of parametric modeling, where variables are set that define the end shape of an object that we create.

2. Parametric Box

In this video, we will create a box based on the parametric concept learned in the previous lesson; we will set parameters such as depth, height, length that define the shape of the box.

3. Elaboration on Parametric Product Modeling

In this video, we will understand the different parameters that can be set for creating objects using parametric product modeling and also understand the power of creation using this technique and the possibilities.

1. 3D Printed Hinge

In this video, you will learn to create a 3D printable hinge with four different parts. This will be a complex design that we will create with multiple pieces interacting with each other.

2. Remaining Features + Rendering Your Design

In this video, we will discuss the construct function and the remaining features of 3D modeling and printing and also learn to render our designs.

3. Conclusion

This video provides a conclusion and thank-you note from the instructor.