Excellent video, wish I could like it twice. @9:08 in the video, you could use Combine tool, to make that cut faster. I've learned a lot with your video, Subbed. Combine Tool Bodies = Bottom of the case Target Bodies = Lid or top Operation = Cut Keep Tools = Should be checked.
Just found this video by accident, you used 3 or 4 features i still have trouble with and was great to see them in practical use. extrude on an angle, Sketch on an open Inspection Slice, Mirror feature across a plane, offset and shell. Wow that is a lot to remember. Plus now the GUI has changed a but too. But great lesson thank you i need to go see what else you shared now. D
Maybe give it a try yourself? Modify his technique and upload a video yourself if it didn't work for you? He gave us an example to go off of. I'm happy enough with what he gave us.
If you look at the pinned comment, it's me. I asked people if they would like me to print and they said yes! So, you can guarantee there will be a printing example here in the near future. Thanks for the support!
Cool lesson, exactly what I was looking for, but I wonder if it really works or how well it works after its printed out. Would like to see a video of it, since I don't have a 3d printer yet. Still in the learning phase.
Thanks for the useful tip and the clear, detailed steps. I just started to learn Fusion 360 to make a 3d printed enclosure, so this was immensely educational for me. I'm incorporating it right now! Cheers man!
as you commented here, i'd like to see this box printed!!! and I'd like to know how much space we must let it be between lead and box wall if printed with ABS
im a total fusion noob.. i somehow managed to do some "special" lightboxes without tutorials... i want to add this kind of snap to the backside of the box :D will try it
Hey Adam, great video, I just printed a snap fit model using PLA and it worked perfectly. However, I was curious to why the first extrusion with the -45 taper angle for the body was extruded out 7mm, and the second extrusion with the -45 taper angle for the lid was extruded out 10mm. Shouldn't they both have been 7mm? It worked but I'm just confused how lol.
combine tool has can also be used to CUT, perfect application is those groves you wanted to cut but 10 times faster and more accurate. Or say you want a lip and groove or a key way. CLUTCH FEATURE to know.
Hello! I've seen a couple of your videos on this now. Thank you so much. Quick question. I am planning to use ABS...would you change anything about the design or width of the snap fit tab at all? In one of your examples you used 3mm...in this video you used 6mm. My current enclosure is about 7.5x7.5x4 with 2.5mm walls (arbitrary) and 4mm for the width of those snap fit tabs. Do you have any recommendations for my specific set up? Thanks.
Hi Printing with ABS should be fine. I thought I would provide you with a link to a chart comparing the strengths of PLA to ABS: downloads.makerbot.com/legal/MakerBot_R__PLA_and_ABS_Strength_Data.pdf 4mm width should be fine so long as the snap and groove are both 4mm in depth, but I have not personally tried it. Let me know how it works! Cheers, Adam
When I try to copy the inner edge of the bottom box on a sketch of the bottom of the lid, it will not copy the lines over. I can select all the lines on the bottom but they are not showing up on the sketch for the lid? Am I missing something here or does this not work in fusion anymore?
I don't know why it wouldn't let me do that. I finally just did it in two separate extrusions, the rim, then the open box with a double extrusion, and then joined those two as one. Being able to trace the other shape would be really useful though.
Ain't working for me, probably did something wrong. I'll just file some of the material off so the other side can get in. Nice tutorial though, learned quite a bit.
If you'd like me to 3D print the snap fit and demonstrate this process like this comment!
YES!
Nice guide, just what I needed today :)
Since I watched the video I have made lots of boxes of different sizes and works amazing. Many thanks
Excellent video, wish I could like it twice. @9:08 in the video, you could use Combine tool, to make that cut faster. I've learned a lot with your video, Subbed.
Combine
Tool Bodies = Bottom of the case
Target Bodies = Lid or top
Operation = Cut
Keep Tools = Should be checked.
I`ve printed my own snap-fit case(w/ my parameters but proportions are nearly the same). I can confirm it works well printed of PLA. Great tutorial!
Glas to hear you found the tutorial helpful!
Awesome video, have been using fusion for some time and learned a few things from this video.
Lars Christian recommended you and glad he did
Thank-you for your time and effort very easy to follow
Thanks Wally! Glad you found the video helpful. I should have some new content coming very soon!
Just found this video by accident, you used 3 or 4 features i still have trouble with and was great to see them in practical use. extrude on an angle, Sketch on an open Inspection Slice, Mirror feature across a plane, offset and shell. Wow that is a lot to remember. Plus now the GUI has changed a but too. But great lesson thank you i need to go see what else you shared now. D
Thanks for the feedback!
aww no actual testing and showing :(
Maybe give it a try yourself? Modify his technique and upload a video yourself if it didn't work for you?
He gave us an example to go off of. I'm happy enough with what he gave us.
If you look at the pinned comment, it's me. I asked people if they would like me to print and they said yes! So, you can guarantee there will be a printing example here in the near future.
Thanks for the support!
Cool lesson, exactly what I was looking for, but I wonder if it really works or how well it works after its printed out. Would like to see a video of it, since I don't have a 3d printer yet. Still in the learning phase.
I'll whip up some content soon and demonstrate the 3D printing process as well. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the useful tip and the clear, detailed steps. I just started to learn Fusion 360 to make a 3d printed enclosure, so this was immensely educational for me. I'm incorporating it right now! Cheers man!
Great to hear! If you have any more questions don’t hesitate to ask. More videos like this coming soon!
Nice Admam! Saved it in my favo fusion 360 map.
as you commented here, i'd like to see this box printed!!! and I'd like to know how much space we must let it be between lead and box wall if printed with ABS
im a total fusion noob.. i somehow managed to do some "special" lightboxes without tutorials... i want to add this kind of snap to the backside of the box :D will try it
Just the info I needed, thank you.
Absolutely! You are more than welcome
Good stuff. Shell the lid's snub but exclude the big surface.
Hey Adam, great video, I just printed a snap fit model using PLA and it worked perfectly. However, I was curious to why the first extrusion with the -45 taper angle for the body was extruded out 7mm, and the second extrusion with the -45 taper angle for the lid was extruded out 10mm. Shouldn't they both have been 7mm? It worked but I'm just confused how lol.
It doesn't matter because the taper will make them the same height. Technically you're right, but the result is the same.
Best explained Video regarding Fusion 360! Awesome!!
combine tool has can also be used to CUT, perfect application is those groves you wanted to cut but 10 times faster and more accurate. Or say you want a lip and groove or a key way. CLUTCH FEATURE to know.
thanks. easy to understand. I am going to try with ABS
ForgottenLegends OfTomorrow glad you found it useful! Thanks for the support.
Quick question, why did the little shell under the lid disappeared when you changed the extrusion from 5 to 4?
Thanks for your great video. Much appreciated :)
Hey, :) Thx.
Yeah, I agree, it'd be great if snap-fit / snap fit design would be integrated into Fusion 360.
Can someone help me when i make the snap fit part and try to mirror it. It was duplicated outside of the box any idea why?
Awesome!
so good
Think I Think Thanks!
Hello! I've seen a couple of your videos on this now. Thank you so much. Quick question. I am planning to use ABS...would you change anything about the design or width of the snap fit tab at all? In one of your examples you used 3mm...in this video you used 6mm. My current enclosure is about 7.5x7.5x4 with 2.5mm walls (arbitrary) and 4mm for the width of those snap fit tabs. Do you have any recommendations for my specific set up? Thanks.
Hi Printing with ABS should be fine. I thought I would provide you with a link to a chart comparing the strengths of PLA to ABS: downloads.makerbot.com/legal/MakerBot_R__PLA_and_ABS_Strength_Data.pdf
4mm width should be fine so long as the snap and groove are both 4mm in depth, but I have not personally tried it. Let me know how it works!
Cheers,
Adam
200th subscriber.
cortezforever thanks for the continued support!!
I really don't understand why Adam have so little amount of subscribers...
I would have subtracted the bottom from the lid, then offset faces to create clearance, then loft…
When I try to copy the inner edge of the bottom box on a sketch of the bottom of the lid, it will not copy the lines over. I can select all the lines on the bottom but they are not showing up on the sketch for the lid? Am I missing something here or does this not work in fusion anymore?
I don't know why it wouldn't let me do that. I finally just did it in two separate extrusions, the rim, then the open box with a double extrusion, and then joined those two as one. Being able to trace the other shape would be really useful though.
This is almost too good. It's super hard to "un"-snap.
How would you do this same snap fit case design on a round surface?
Maybe this calls for some more content?
Why dont you show the printed performance and afterthoughts?
how do you make it removable?
will this work with the curved body???
Ain't working for me, probably did something wrong. I'll just file some of the material off so the other side can get in. Nice tutorial though, learned quite a bit.
Every time this guy says "hide the body"
Every time you say "hide the body" they bump you up on the list!
the "latches" are much too big
Time to print it out and prove it!
can't get past the wife beater shirt.
Haha, SWAG