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Improving CAD Designs with Autodesk Fusion 360
Improving CAD Designs with Autodesk Fusion 360

Improving CAD Designs with Autodesk Fusion 360: A project-based guide to modelling effective parametric designs

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Key benefits

  • Understand the project workflow of Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Design and redesign projects while learning to fix errors
  • Gain a better insight into repurposing real-world items into Fusion 360 for custom designs
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Autodesk Fusion 360 has become an indispensable tool for designers, tinkerers, and engineers worldwide thanks to its versatility that allows for large-scale assemblies and smaller, quick 3D prints. If you’ve faced challenges with learning Fusion 360, this book will help you overcome them and build the confidence to design your own projects, explaining step-by-step instructions and the purpose of each tool. In this book, you’ll dive into the design workspace and learn sketching fundamentals such as setting up a component, recognizing when a sketch is fully constrained, and parametrically flexing models. Through trial and error, you’ll work on multiple easy-to-build projects to create simple, useful items that can be quickly 3D printed for use around the house and then advance to much bigger projects that require joint connectivity and large assemblies. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to sketch fully parametric designs, translate them into 3D models, and create your own unique designs.

Who is this book for?

Beginner or intermediate designers who prefer hands-on learning will find this book useful, especially designers, woodworkers, 3D printing enthusiasts, and hobbyists who enjoy creating things, rather than experienced machinists. The basic projects are accessible without prior CAD skills, although some fundamental CAD understanding is beneficial for those interested in going further. It is highly recommended that you use a 3-button mouse for all projects to fully utilize floating pop-up menus.

What you will learn

  • Gain proficiency in Fusion 360 user interface, navigation, and functionality
  • Create and transform simple 2D sketches into 3D models
  • Manipulate and control parametric 2D sketches using dimensions
  • Become familiar with drafting on paper and taking measurements with calipers
  • Create a bicycle assembly part with Fusion 360
  • Use the form environment to create organic shapes
  • Render a 3D model and understand how to apply materials and lighting
  • Generate 2D assembly model drawings for documentation purposes

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Lee Ort Nov 05, 2023
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Improving CAD Designs with Autodesk Fusion 360" by Kevin Michael Land is an exceptional resource for individuals seeking to enhance their CAD design skills, particularly in the context of Autodesk Fusion 360. Land's book presents a project-based approach to modeling effective parametric designs, offering readers a hands-on, practical, and informative journey through the world of computer-aided design.The book's strength lies in its well-structured and accessible format. Land takes the reader through a series of practical projects that gradually increase in complexity, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate users of Fusion 360. Each project is thoughtfully designed to introduce key concepts, tools, and techniques essential to mastering this powerful software.One of the standout features of the book is Land's clear and concise explanations. He has an excellent ability to demystify complex concepts and techniques, making them easily understandable for readers. The step-by-step instructions, along with plenty of screenshots and illustrations, ensure that readers can follow along and practice what they learn effectively.The book covers a wide range of topics, including sketching, 3D modeling, parametric design, assembly design, rendering, and more. It also delves into advanced topics like using the Fusion 360 API and creating parametric components, which is particularly valuable for those looking to harness the full potential of Fusion 360 in their work.What sets this book apart from other Fusion 360 guides is the author's emphasis on real-world applications. Land provides meaningful design projects that mimic scenarios one might encounter in a professional setting. This practical approach is instrumental in helping readers not only understand the software but also apply their knowledge to real design challenges effectively.Moreover, the author's inclusion of design tips and best practices adds a layer of professionalism to the learning experience. It's not just about learning the tools; it's about learning how to use them to create high-quality, efficient, and innovative designs.In summary, "Improving CAD Designs with Autodesk Fusion 360" by Kevin Michael Land is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master Autodesk Fusion 360 and improve their CAD design skills. With its well-structured approach, clear explanations, and hands-on projects, it is a must-have guide for students, professionals, and hobbyists in the field of computer-aided design. Whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an intermediate user seeking to refine your skills, this book will help you achieve your goals and become a proficient CAD designer.
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Blake C. Sep 22, 2023
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A well-organized reference book.
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Frank M. Sep 20, 2023
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Kevin Michael Land's project based book has opened my eyes to an affordable software that is like a mashup of Blender, Solidworks, Sketchup, and AutoCAD into one program. He describes how Autodesk Fusion360 allows one to choose a preferred modeling method when it is most convenient and it is much less expensive than Autodesk Inventor. One is able to download the software for free and run the sample exercises from Github and follow his recommendations for further learning. His book guides readers on how to design a bottle holder from a parametric sketch, a sword from an image file, a scanned figurine from an iPhone app and many others. I would have liked if he had devoted a full chapter to his tool shed with a bill of materials. I appreciated his tips for setting preferences to familiar settings such as Z-up coordinates and Pan, Zoom, Orbit shortcuts. Finally, he shares a link to other Fusion 360 creator's in the Autodesk Community Gallery where I saw an injection molded fidget spinner and a flat pack go-cart model.
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Edgar L. Pyle, III Sep 01, 2023
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Wow! First of all, kudos and a huge thanks to Kevin Land! After struggling to learn another modeling program, I am relieved to find this book. Kevin’s project-based approach to teaching is perfect. His writing is clear, his step-by-step directions are concise, and his friendly advice is right on! He anticipates possible problems and shows how to avoid and/or correct them. In each chapter, Kevin does just the right thing. He tells you what you will learn, he takes you through the process (with clear illustrations to help), and then reviews what you have learned. As an artist, I often find it helpful to create a 3D object that I can manipulate for an illustration. With Kevin’s help, I will be very excited to learn Fusion 360 and use it in my future projects!
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Nisreen Sep 22, 2023
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As a designer and Educational Assistant, I found this book to be very helpful and useful as it goes step by step navigating the tools and how to use the program. It’s definitely a book I recommend for both personals new to CAD or even long time users because you will definitely learn something new. This is definitely a book I will use as a guide to instruct new students in CAD as well as implement new techniques I learned within my projects.
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