Description

This course is a perfect option if you are interested in 3D printing and/or laser cutting as you will learn to design for both. Explore the specific factors you need to take into account for laser cutting and 3D printing, and advance your 3D modeling skills using Autodesk Fusion 360 software to realize your ideas.

3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical coordinate-based representation of any surface of an object (inanimate or living) in three dimensions through specialized software by manipulating edges, vertices, and polygons in a simulated 3D space. In this course, you will learn to design and model for 3D printing and laser cutting using the free and powerful Autodesk Fusion 360 software. The course is divided into four sections. In the first section, you will understand the fundamentals of 3D modeling through easy examples. In the second section, you will begin modeling for 3D printing, where designs that we model can be 3D-printed. In the third section, we will look at design for laser cutting and the interesting constraints you have to deal with when doing so. In the fourth section, you will learn to model parametrically. A very powerful method of 3D modeling, which will make you an incredibly efficient and effective 3D modeler. Upon completion, you will have enough experience and confidence to independently create your own 3D designs using the Fusion 360 software and understand 3D modeling, 3D printing, and laser cutting techniques. All resources are available at: https://github.com/PacktPublishing/3D-Modeling-for-3D-Printing-and-Laser-Cutting-on-Fusion-360

What You Will Learn

Model a 3D chair using the Fusion 360 software
Learn to model a bench using technical drawings
Explore platonic solids and patterns and constraints
Understand about 3D modeling, printing, and laser cutting
Explore parametric product modeling and create a box
Understand features of Fusion 360 and rendering a design

Audience

This course is designed for someone interested in 3D printing or laser cutting. Individuals interested in 3D modeling using Fusion 360 and even industrial designers that use software to design and print models would benefit from this course. The prerequisites for enrolling in this course is some knowledge and experience with handling the Fusion 360 software.

Approach

The course is delivered in a demonstrative and on-screen presentative mode with explanations and images on 3D modeling and laser cutting using the Fusion 360 software. Most lessons are easy to understand with practical examples and designing the products step by step.

Key Features

Learn about platonic solids, octahedron, dodecahedron, icosahedron, and model a bench with drawings * Explore modeling for 3D printing and create an Allen key and phone-charging station for your phone * Understand modeling for laser cutting and create your laser cutting lamp and laser-cut boxes

Github Repo

https://github.com/PacktPublishing/3D-Modeling-for-3D-Printing-and-Laser-Cutting-on-Fusion-360

About the Author

Larno Visser

Larno Visser, an industrial designer from the Netherlands, graduated university specializing in 3D modeling; he uses modern manufacturing methods like 3D printing and laser cutting. Larno has worked with several businesses using these production methods to create incredible designs. He has vast experience tutoring people in 3D modeling with his courses on 3D modeling. Desainers - Teaching AI is teamed by Juul and Larno. While Juul is an AI master student, the brains behind the courses, Larno is an experienced Udemy instructor and entrepreneur, creating the actual course materials. Together, they help many individuals ride the new AI technology wave and prepare them to exploit the latest tools, regardless of their background or experience.

Course Outline

1. Getting started

This section focuses on understanding what 3D modeling and laser cutting is, and how to get started. This course takes us through the concepts involved in 3D designing to competence.

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.

2. 3D Modeling Fundamentals

This section focuses on modeling different shapes, patterns, constraints. We will look at the different multifaceted 3D surface objects, including an octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron.

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.

3. Modeling for 3D Printing

This section focuses on modeling for 3D printing. We will look at the various factors to consider before creating a model, including material strength, maximum size, tolerance, angles and support, time, and material costs.

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.

4. Modeling for Laser Cutting

This section focuses on 3D modeling for laser cutting. We will create objects such as lamps and boxes of different shapes using laser cutting. We will also discuss constraints in designing.

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.

5. Parametric Product Modeling

This section focuses on parametric product modeling. You will learn about parametric modeling, where we will define variables that define the end shape of an object that we create.

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.

6. Final Project, Remaining Features + Conclusion

This section focuses on the final project that we are going to create as the completion of the course. We will create a 3D printed hinge, add features, and render designs.

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.

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