Fusion 360 - 3D Design
- ONLINE COURSE
- Entry Level - No prerequisites
- Webcam and microphone are needed
This is an entry level course for students interested in 3D engineering design software
and high-tech manufacturing. Students will learn the basics of various 3D Design applications,
milling software to create toolpaths, and the actual operation of CNC machines to
produce their own physical parts. For those that are planning on, or have built their
own CNC machines in our Mechanical Automation Systems Engineering course or 3D Printer
in the Additive Manufacturing course, this class is the perfect way to get a better
understanding on what you can do with these machines.
Course Overview
While the class currently focuses on Autodesk Fusion 360, we do look at other CAD
systems throughout the course. We've been teaching Dassault Systemes CATIA for many
years, but offering Fusion 360 courses makes the best sense for hobbyists and small
businesses due to its low cost (free for students and lower income businesses).
This course ties together important concepts of the manufacturing process as students
move from 3d design to the machining process. These are details often not understood
by those who work in a single discipline. We continually strive to break the concept
of compartmentalized groups working on isolated elements of production and just "throwing
it over the wall" without fully understanding the details of the upstream/downstream
specifics.
In this course we're are not trying to necessarily turn students into machinists,
but rather help those involved in any CAD process to better understand the needs and
limitations of their manufacturing team.
Topics
3D Design - Basic Features
- User interface
- 2D Sketch tools
- Hotkeys
- Solid modeling features
- Boolean Operations for use in mold design
- Creating Joints (Assemblies)
- Formulas
- Learning to design properly for the complications of manufacturing
Machining
- Computer Aid Manufacturing (CAM) software
- Creating Toolpaths
- Exporting g-code
Distance Learning Specifics
The online structure of class will consist of one hour live video conferencing for
lecturing and questions, and then between live class times students will have other
objectives to complete somewhat at their leisure. The course times that are listed
are the live class times. We understand if you might have to miss a session and can
usually work with you, but if you know you can't make a larger portion of the live
times, please look for another time slot.
We will have pre-recorded videos for students to watch during off hours. These will
compliment the live lectures and give students a learning source they can watch repeatedly.
These videos and other important information will be held on a class website.
The class website will contain device documentation, vendor information, technology
concepts and quizzes. The quizzes will be an important part of this online program
which students will have to pass in order to complete the course. We will talk through
all the quizzes during our live sessions and anyone that shows up for class will have
no problem making it through. We will not blind side you with stray questions we never
talked about yet expect you to know.
Currently we will we using Webex as our video conferencing software. You do not need
to make an account to join the live sessions. An email will be sent out to all students
including the time and dates, web link to the meeting and password. You will need
to have a webcam and microphone for this class.
The class kits will have to be picked up from the school. In the future we will get
a shipping process sorted out for those that do not live in the area, but for the
moment local pickup only. We are very interested in being able to reach those around
the country so this will happen eventually.
Class Dates and Times
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Registration
New Students
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Returning Students
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Contact Damian Cianci at dcianci@edcc.edu if you have any questions.