Modeling and Design for Mechanical Engineers with Autodesk Fusion 360

Overview

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There are many considerations that play a part in engineering a new product. Regardless of what that product is, there are fundamentals such as form, fit, and function when it comes to digital modeling. In this course, we lay the foundation to create any design and dive deep into topics about the control of the design. From assembly joints and joint limits to complex shapes using forms, rest assured that your design will be rock solid. After completing this course you'll be able to: - Create and drive a mechanical gear assembly. - Create and modify a form-based design. - Use design tools for molded parts. - Demonstrate proficiency in the setup and creation of a design. Looking for Autodesk Fusion 360 certification prep courses? Check out additional learning resources to help you uplevel your skills: https://www.autodesk.com/learning

Syllabus

The Basics of Modeling

In Week 1, we’ll cover the control and creation of sketches, construction geometry, and conversion into solid bodies. Understanding how to define and reuse sketch elements is a critical step in defining geometry that can be easily updated later to accommodate design changes.

The Basics of Assemblies

In Week 2, we’ll talk about the creation, organization, and management of assemblies and components in Fusion 360. Replicate contacts and motion through the application of joints, motion links, and contacts and understand how best to begin a design for reuse while exploring the integration of off-the-shelf components and assembly management.

Exploring Design Tools for Production

In Week 3, we'll focus on the tools used to produce production-ready molded parts. Rest assured that design requirements will be met for production with features like adding draft, creating ribs, or detailing threads.

Creating complex designs with form tools

In Week 4, we’ll cover form tools as an option when creating complex designs. Form tools allow for a different design approach than the traditional sketch and feature creation by allowing you to explore shapes while pushing and pulling vertices, faces, and edges. Explore the basics of form creation and manipulation as well as advanced control and creation of designs with forms.