Fusion 360: Extrude Cut and Dimensioning
#3: Learn how to create more complicated and well-defined objects using this cutting tool and dimensions
Hello readers,
Today’s lesson will teach you the second-most important basic feature found in Fusion 360, which is an extrude cut.
The extrude cut allows you to remove material from the model by first creating a sketch on the plane you want to begin the cut. Then you can decide what direction(s) and how deep you would like to cut. This is extremely useful for adding more complex features and details to your designs.
Dimensioning your sketches is also a very important step if you are creating a 3D printed part for an existing object. Measurements will allow you to fit parts together and make manufacturable designs.
Extrude Cut and Dimensioning Video
In this video I will:
Create a dimensioned sketch
Go from 2D to 3D (from a sketch to an extrusion)
Create a sketch on one of the object’s faces
Extrude cut and explain the different options available
Exercise
Sketch and extrude a 3in. x 3in. x 3in. cube, with its center at the origin
Draw a 1in. diameter circle at the center of one of the cube’s faces
Extrude cut completely through the block
On an uncut face of the cube, make a 0.5in. diameter circle that is 0.35in. away from the top and left sides of the square (0.6in. from the center point of circle to both of those sides)
Extrude cut this shape any way that you would like
Practice sketching, extruding, and extrude cutting with different shapes and cutting settings (changing the direction, adding an offset, etc.)
Incorporate dimensions into your sketches
You can always access previous lessons in the XYZ Lesson Library Archive.
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All the best,
Julie