I've wanted to use Fusion360 for sheet metal for a while now so this has been a good intro into doing that. But still don' t know enough for it to be useful for me. I was wondering if/how welded joints are handled? My goal is to create an aluminium box for my a car which would consist of multiple sheet metal parts welded together. What would be the best way to handle this?
I think you would just make multiple part bodies within the same file. Then you can design one piece in relation to another. Not sure if there's a feature to specify a welded joint. Usually that's just denoted on the 2D drawing of the assembly.
12:00, Why didn't an automatic bend relief get created like it did for the small tab in the front? Also interested in more complex bent shapes, it is possible with fusion? For example, let's say you wanted to make a pyramid made solely of triangles (vs the Egyptian pyramids which have a square base). Is that possible with Fusion?
Is there a way when exporting a flat pattern as a DXF to only export the bend line not the extent lines because they are not in the laser cutting process where the bend line is etched for the press break operator? Also it's greatly preferred to export the pattern with the bend line where the majority of the bends are "Bend Up" when the bend lines are down the press brake operator cannot see them on the opposite side of the work sometimes you have no choice but when you do it would be very helpful.
Hi Ron, not sure if it's the correct way to do it but the way I do it is... Create the flat pattern of your component Create new sketch on the face Select all of the 'bend extents' and right click 'show/hide' Then go to your left hand toolbar and right click the active sketch and 'Save as DXF' Hope this helps!
Hello, I am trying to migrate CAD software from Solidworks to 360 fusion, but I encounter the following problem: when making a sheet cutting in solidworks, regardless of the angle of the sketch in relation to the sheet, the software automatically calculates the cut that will have to be made perpendicular to the sheet. Fusion cuts the sheet following the direction of extrusion of my sketch. Is there a solution to do like Solidworks?
Do patreons get access to the file which is sent to SCS? I don't live in the US and as such sadly can't use their services, and would like to use your design to compare prices for those that are locally available. :)
Patreons get access to the exact file used in the tutorial. You could simply activate the flat pattern and export as DXF. I'd be happy to share the DXF directly to save you the few mins if you send me a message 🙂
@@ProductDesignOnline Np. Very curious how the whole process works with sheet metal, what type of machinery you need and how you use the design from Fusion
$76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm) $57.72 for laser cutting. $19.00 for bending. Free 2-day shipping. For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)
@@ProductDesignOnline thank you for that info. It helps me guesstimate costs for a project in progress that will require some design iterations then higher volume unit orders
Hello 😃 Lets say i have a U-shaped profile and wanted to make tow of them Join at a 45 degree angle, not with a bend, but just like if i had Cut them with a saw How do I Cut this/my profile in 45 degrees in fusion ?
Do you think the product design extension is worth all that extra money? I'm not sure how much work goes into building the extension but it's seems like a bit much to me.
hi, great tutorail i got to apply so much of what you illustrated to my own design. One question though. Do you have a comprehensive video on exporting files for production purposes. When i open the dxf file (as a pdf), it doesnt show dimensions. In many instances, one would like a metal shop to do manual guillotine cuts and some bends, rather than CAD driven laser cuts. Perhaps you have some advice or you can direct me to one of your tutorials. thanks
When you go to create new sketch and do the project the existing edges on the top surface, I can’t figure out how you got the “project command” to open. I must be blind. Lol
I'm taking my very first baby steps into designing a bent metal part, and this video solved almost all of my frustrations. Wish I'd looked for something like this a week ago!
How does SCS know which direction to make the bends from a flat file? What if all bends were supposed to be downward (laptop lip pointing down like the legs)?
During the quoting process on their website you actually get to specify the direction and angle of each bend. Pretty easy to do... I like their website :)
$76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm) $57.72 for laser cutting/Aluminum $19.00 for bending. (Their minimum bend fee) Free 2-day shipping. For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)
Kevin, I have a question about Components and their sketches... When I copy and "Paste New" a component, then move that component, then click "edit sketch", the sketch is where the original component is, not the new component... Why is this true? Why do the sketches not move with the component when the component is moved? Is there a better way, say, if I am trying to create a new component with an existing component, but I don't want them to be linked in any way after the initial copy and move - especially spatially with the sketches appearing on the original component. Is this a bug or oversight, or am I missing something?
The Sketches do move with the location of the component. I'm guessing what you're seeing/getting confused with is that when you edit a sketch it will roll your timeline back to that state. If you moved the component after the sketch then the move has not yet happened to the sketch. Also, remember each component has its own origin point. Hope that helps :)
This specific project was both laser cut and bent by SendCutSend.com (a service I personally use a lot). You can do bending at your home if you by a sheet metal brake. For thinner (higher gauge metals) you can get a really cheap $40 one. For thicker metals you'll need a pneumatic one, which is why I use that service :)
I have the Apple M1 Max 64GB. I also work on my (older) iMac. I honestly have not experienced any issues. That said, the M1 runs on the Rosetta for F360. The native support for M1 is supposed to come out soon.
@@ProductDesignOnline really thank you! +1 sub 🫡 I asked you because I need a new laptop to run fusion 360, do you think that a Mac book pro 14” M2 Pro 32Gb can be enough to run F360 correctly? (Small assemblies, airfoils and simulations). Or you suggest me to use M2 max 64 Gb?
Help! Had a problem with the cutouts when unfolded. I sketched the cutout for top and bottom, used the midpoint constraint, drew a construction line for the mirroring. All went well. Then when extruding to cutout on the mirrored side, the entire "bend" was selected and not just the 0.25" sketch. I noticed that the bottom sketch that was mirrored did not have one end of the arc snapped to the edge of the model. How would that happen when mirroring? The original sketch has both endpoints of the arc to the edge of the model. What am I missing here?
@@gerrywildeman562 the project command did not mirror over to the other side so I had to project the top and bottom of the mirrored side. Then I was able to apply proper midpoint constraints and extrude the cutouts only
Normally that is shared via the 2D drawing workspace or by taking the screenshot of the 3D model/ flange tool and not part of the flat pattern export. Hope that helps!
It's part of the Product Design Extension not a Script/Add-in. More about that here: productdesignonline.com/fusion-360-geometric-pattern-tool-tutorial/
That would likely be due to the Sheet Metal rule. Which one are you using? You can edit the rule and change the relief shape OR could edit the Flange feature in the timeline and use the 'override' option. Bend relief shape is one option that you can override/change. That said, if you can share your Fusion 360 file I can take a look to double-check something else isn't causing it.
$76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm) $57.72 for laser cutting. $19.00 for bending. Free 2-day shipping. For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)
@@ProductDesignOnline I'm an every now and then user of Fusion 360 and have already made quite a number of 3D printed objects, all designed in F360. Watched many of your videos and always learned a thing or two with every video. You make great videos!
Great video. One question, what about if you have already designed for wood construction, and you now want to convert it to a sheet metal to send to the manufacture for sheet metal workout?
Thanks, Flaviano! Unfortunately, Fusion 360 treats sheet metal bodies as unique items. You would need to recreate the wood design with the Flange/other sheet metal tools to be able to unfold it. That said, the sheet metal tools are a great way to create boxes and other non-sheet metal parts. I have an older tutorial doing a box demo: ruclips.net/video/V5_ZTZ_DTCc/видео.html
Hey there! Here's a 15% off coupon code for SendCutSend. Use code 'SCSPDO15' at checkout - shop.sendcutsend.com/pdo
Is there a way to get the flat pattern as a 2d manufacturing drawing? It doesn't seem to work properly when I try that. - Thanks for your time.
bro cool tool but you are moving too fast. for you, it is way easy slow down a bit and explain what you are doing.
There's a speed control in RUclips under the gear icon in your player.
Excellent tutorial. so much more comprehensive than any other on sheet metal I've seen so far...also great tips and shortcuts!
I've wanted to use Fusion360 for sheet metal for a while now so this has been a good intro into doing that. But still don' t know enough for it to be useful for me. I was wondering if/how welded joints are handled? My goal is to create an aluminium box for my a car which would consist of multiple sheet metal parts welded together. What would be the best way to handle this?
I'm also interested in something similar to this.
I think you would just make multiple part bodies within the same file. Then you can design one piece in relation to another. Not sure if there's a feature to specify a welded joint. Usually that's just denoted on the 2D drawing of the assembly.
Great video, thank you!
I finally had a reason to has SCS make bends and you saved me!!! This is an excellent explanation and tutorial!
12:00, Why didn't an automatic bend relief get created like it did for the small tab in the front? Also interested in more complex bent shapes, it is possible with fusion? For example, let's say you wanted to make a pyramid made solely of triangles (vs the Egyptian pyramids which have a square base). Is that possible with Fusion?
Is there a way when exporting a flat pattern as a DXF to only export the bend line not the extent lines because they are not in the laser cutting process where the bend line is etched for the press break operator?
Also it's greatly preferred to export the pattern with the bend line where the majority of the bends are "Bend Up" when the bend lines are down the press brake operator cannot see them on the opposite side of the work sometimes you have no choice but when you do it would be very helpful.
Hi Ron, not sure if it's the correct way to do it but the way I do it is...
Create the flat pattern of your component
Create new sketch on the face
Select all of the 'bend extents' and right click 'show/hide'
Then go to your left hand toolbar and right click the active sketch and 'Save as DXF'
Hope this helps!
dude for real this tutorial was an eye opener for me. Thanks so much for the in depth tutorial!
Glad to hear that - thanks for watching!
Is there a way to select all the holes on a nested sheet of this part and chamfer as a chamfer and no drill?
Hello, I am trying to migrate CAD software from Solidworks to 360 fusion, but I encounter the following problem: when making a sheet cutting in solidworks, regardless of the angle of the sketch in relation to the sheet, the software automatically calculates the cut that will have to be made perpendicular to the sheet. Fusion cuts the sheet following the direction of extrusion of my sketch. Is there a solution to do like Solidworks?
Thank you very much, I would like to ask you, I don't see the 3 horizontal and Vertical constrain signs after making the sketch first time?
I lost track on how many things I learned in this video. Really really helpful. Thank you.
Hi, très bon tutoriel !
Merci de France ;-)
Does the sheet metal functions are extra cost in fusion 360?
Nope! All of them are included in all 4 license types. Note that the Geometric Pattern features is only with the Product Design Extension (paid).
Very interesting Kevin, I will learn more with your tutorial. thankyou🙂
This is truly a most welcome video, thanks!
Thanks, Alessio :)
Thanks for sharing...it will assist us to understand how sheet metal can be used for laser cutting
Do patreons get access to the file which is sent to SCS? I don't live in the US and as such sadly can't use their services, and would like to use your design to compare prices for those that are locally available. :)
Patreons get access to the exact file used in the tutorial. You could simply activate the flat pattern and export as DXF. I'd be happy to share the DXF directly to save you the few mins if you send me a message 🙂
Great timing, I needed a refresher on the sheet metal workspace for my plasma CNC class!
This kicks ass - thanks so much Kevin!
Dude, absolutely awesome! Thank you
Thanks for watching :)
Great video. Would have been super fun if you made a practical video how you turned this sketch into the final product
Thanks for the idea, Erik! :)
@@ProductDesignOnline Np. Very curious how the whole process works with sheet metal, what type of machinery you need and how you use the design from Fusion
Just curious what did that cost?
$76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm)
$57.72 for laser cutting.
$19.00 for bending.
Free 2-day shipping.
For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)
@@ProductDesignOnline thank you for that info. It helps me guesstimate costs for a project in progress that will require some design iterations then higher volume unit orders
Pro tip, perforate the bent line and bend it yourself.
Hello 😃
Lets say i have a U-shaped profile and wanted to make tow of them Join at a 45 degree angle, not with a bend, but just like if i had Cut them with a saw
How do I Cut this/my profile in 45 degrees in fusion ?
Do you think the product design extension is worth all that extra money? I'm not sure how much work goes into building the extension but it's seems like a bit much to me.
hi, great tutorail i got to apply so much of what you illustrated to my own design. One question though. Do you have a comprehensive video on exporting files for production purposes. When i open the dxf file (as a pdf), it doesnt show dimensions. In many instances, one would like a metal shop to do manual guillotine cuts and some bends, rather than CAD driven laser cuts. Perhaps you have some advice or you can direct me to one of your tutorials. thanks
Great Job explaining sheet metal. I have a transmission tunnel that a friend wants me to make and I get stuck because they have like funnel shapes.
When you go to create new sketch and do the project the existing edges on the top surface, I can’t figure out how you got the “project command” to open. I must be blind. Lol
You can activate it with shortcut letter 'P' or find it in the Create menu of the Sketch tab (within the Project/Include flyout menu).
I'm taking my very first baby steps into designing a bent metal part, and this video solved almost all of my frustrations. Wish I'd looked for something like this a week ago!
How does SCS know which direction to make the bends from a flat file? What if all bends were supposed to be downward (laptop lip pointing down like the legs)?
During the quoting process on their website you actually get to specify the direction and angle of each bend. Pretty easy to do... I like their website :)
@@ProductDesignOnline Thanks. I had no idea. I’ll check it out.
How much was the final part from Send Cut Send?
$76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm)
$57.72 for laser cutting/Aluminum
$19.00 for bending. (Their minimum bend fee)
Free 2-day shipping.
For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)
Great timing, I needed a refresher on the sheet metal workspace for my plasma CNC class!
Best sheet metal tutorial on RUclips. Thanks, I'm ready to produce a winning design.
Thanks, Craig! Best of luck with your projects 🙂
This was a great tutorial! I am coming from 3D printing and just getting into the Sheet Metal tools. Thank you, learned a lot.
Kevin, I have a question about Components and their sketches...
When I copy and "Paste New" a component, then move that component, then click "edit sketch", the sketch is where the original component is, not the new component... Why is this true? Why do the sketches not move with the component when the component is moved? Is there a better way, say, if I am trying to create a new component with an existing component, but I don't want them to be linked in any way after the initial copy and move - especially spatially with the sketches appearing on the original component. Is this a bug or oversight, or am I missing something?
The Sketches do move with the location of the component. I'm guessing what you're seeing/getting confused with is that when you edit a sketch it will roll your timeline back to that state. If you moved the component after the sketch then the move has not yet happened to the sketch. Also, remember each component has its own origin point. Hope that helps :)
All of your information is perfectly presented for what I'm about to do. Excellent work!
in fusion 360 can a knurled pattern be created on a flat surface ?
Great video! Thank you
Another great tutorial. THANKS!!
great video, super clear and straight to the point.
Thanks, Roberto. Appreciate you watching :)
Guys I have a total newbie question. So after this whole process, how does he do the bending?
Someone please answer.
🙏
This specific project was both laser cut and bent by SendCutSend.com (a service I personally use a lot).
You can do bending at your home if you by a sheet metal brake. For thinner (higher gauge metals) you can get a really cheap $40 one. For thicker metals you'll need a pneumatic one, which is why I use that service :)
Too bas I have to put up with the shitty political ads to see this :(
do you have the file, so that we can upload? The fusion file or the DXF file? Thank you for a great video
You can email support [@] productdesignonline.com and I can share the DXF file that was used.
Amazing content for learning - cheers!
What Mac do you Use? And how it goes with Fusion 360? I mean, it is fluid or lag graphically? Thanks!
I have the Apple M1 Max 64GB. I also work on my (older) iMac. I honestly have not experienced any issues. That said, the M1 runs on the Rosetta for F360. The native support for M1 is supposed to come out soon.
@@ProductDesignOnline really thank you! +1 sub 🫡 I asked you because I need a new laptop to run fusion 360, do you think that a Mac book pro 14” M2 Pro 32Gb can be enough to run F360 correctly? (Small assemblies, airfoils and simulations). Or you suggest me to use M2 max 64 Gb?
Help! Had a problem with the cutouts when unfolded. I sketched the cutout for top and bottom, used the midpoint constraint, drew a construction line for the mirroring. All went well. Then when extruding to cutout on the mirrored side, the entire "bend" was selected and not just the 0.25" sketch. I noticed that the bottom sketch that was mirrored did not have one end of the arc snapped to the edge of the model. How would that happen when mirroring? The original sketch has both endpoints of the arc to the edge of the model. What am I missing here?
I have the same problem, did you find the solution?
@@gerrywildeman562 the project command did not mirror over to the other side so I had to project the top and bottom of the mirrored side. Then I was able to apply proper midpoint constraints and extrude the cutouts only
@@freeloader700 That worked, Thank you!
Thank you, I was drawing a led light deflector that had basically the shame shape as your stand , thanks again
Awesome. Would love to see a pic of your final project :)
Hello how i find the geometric pattern feature ? thank in advance
Robert Neophite
Hi Robert. It's (unfortunately) only in the Product Design Extention (paid add on)
Great overview. Does SendCut also do the bending?
Thanks!
Yes! SCS offers bending, as well as powder coating, tapping, and many other add-on services.
How do I export each bend's radius in degrees for when i have to bend this material after it has been cut by a laser?
Normally that is shared via the 2D drawing workspace or by taking the screenshot of the 3D model/ flange tool and not part of the flat pattern export. Hope that helps!
@@ProductDesignOnline that seems like excessive work. You would think that could be incorporated into some file or something.
Thumbs up on the tutorial and promo; preparing to do a powder coat order with SendCutSend.
Right on! Excited to test their powder coating myself :)
Thank you for the totorial.
How can I get the geometric pattern feature? I looked for it on the add ins page online and I cant find it
It's part of the Product Design Extension not a Script/Add-in. More about that here: productdesignonline.com/fusion-360-geometric-pattern-tool-tutorial/
Great info thanks
At 7:34 i don't get a round bend relief but a square one. Why is that?
That would likely be due to the Sheet Metal rule. Which one are you using?
You can edit the rule and change the relief shape OR could edit the Flange feature in the timeline and use the 'override' option. Bend relief shape is one option that you can override/change.
That said, if you can share your Fusion 360 file I can take a look to double-check something else isn't causing it.
Nice video!!!
Great video, thanks! Will hopefully come in handy one day.
Thanks for watching, Sven! :)
how much did it cost you for this laptop stand??
$76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm)
$57.72 for laser cutting.
$19.00 for bending.
Free 2-day shipping.
For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)
10/10 Excellent video!
Thanks, Vaughn!
Nice longmill
Do you have one as well? :)
@@ProductDesignOnline I do, trying to learn fusion so I can make some cooler stuff on it. Keep up the great work on the fusion in 30 days series!
@@sparkfire1223 Appreciate your support. Thank you!
Excellent video!
Thanks for watching and commenting, Marcel! :)
@@ProductDesignOnline I'm an every now and then user of Fusion 360 and have already made quite a number of 3D printed objects, all designed in F360. Watched many of your videos and always learned a thing or two with every video. You make great videos!
@@MarcelHuguenin @Marcel Huguenin Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. What 3D printer do you have?
@@ProductDesignOnline Creality CR-20
Am I the only one that didn't see where the "create flat pattern" window came from??
Great video. One question, what about if you have already designed for wood construction, and you now want to convert it to a sheet metal to send to the manufacture for sheet metal workout?
Thanks, Flaviano! Unfortunately, Fusion 360 treats sheet metal bodies as unique items. You would need to recreate the wood design with the Flange/other sheet metal tools to be able to unfold it.
That said, the sheet metal tools are a great way to create boxes and other non-sheet metal parts. I have an older tutorial doing a box demo: ruclips.net/video/V5_ZTZ_DTCc/видео.html
@@ProductDesignOnline thank you, will have a look at it now