Category: Tutorials

  • Creating and Modifying a 3D Model in Autodesk Fusion: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 3)

    Create and modify a 3D model in Fusion using revolve, fillet, extrude, hole, and circular pattern—plus tips for saving and organizing your design. Brad from CAD Ed here again. Welcome back to the next installment of the Getting Started in Fusion series, where I walk you through creating a fishing reel from start to finish!…

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  • How to Create Sketches in Autodesk Fusion: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 2)

    Learn how to create sketches in Fusion with this beginner-friendly guide. Includes steps for selecting planes, using sketch tools, adding dimensions, and constraints. Welcome back to our Getting Started with Fusion series! In the last post, we explored the Fusion interface—how to navigate workspaces, toolbars, and the viewport so you feel at home in the…

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  • How to Create Criss-Cross Grooves in Fusion for Machining

    Phil Eichmiller, Senior QA Engineer shows you how to design criss-cross grooves in Fusion using sketches, sweeps, and pattern tools for precise machining control. Crosshatch or criss-cross groove patterns are common in machining for texture, grip, or aesthetic purposes. While machinists often have clever tricks for producing these patterns directly on the shop floor, you…

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  • How to Navigate the Autodesk Fusion Interface: A Beginners Guide (Part 1)

    Learn how to navigate the Fusion interface with tips on workspaces, toolbars, data panel, timeline, and viewport controls—plus pro tips for efficiency. Hi, I’m Brad Tallis, Founder of CAD Ed LLC, and I’m excited to kick off our Getting Started with Fusion series—a set of short, practical videos designed to help you learn Fusion step…

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  • What Can Be 3D Printed? A Complete Guide to Materials Used in 3D Printing [Update 2025]

    Using the right material for your 3D printed project can make or break the final result. Fortunately, there are many options to choose from, whether it be plastic, metal, or even polymer.

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  • Troubleshooting Splines and Open Sketch Profiles in Autodesk Fusion

    Phil Eichmiller, Senior QA Engineer on the Autodesk Fusion team shows you how to fix spline and sketch profile issues for smoother designs and successful extrusions. Working with splines and sketch profiles in Fusion can be tricky, especially when your sketch won’t extrude or behaves unexpectedly. This tutorial walks you through common issues and practical…

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  • 5 Innovative Ways to Use Automated Modeling in Autodesk Fusion

    Oliver Briggs, Fusion expert at EduCAD, highlights 5 unique ways to use automated modeling in Fusion to collaborate faster, streamline prototyping, create custom tooling, accelerate design, and optimize workflows. Automated modeling in Fusion is a breakthrough for design and engineering workflows, streamlining tasks that once required hours of manual modeling. While most users know the…

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  • Using Motion Links for Hinged Joints in Fusion

    Richard Stubley, Fusion Senior Product Manager shows you how to easily coordinate multiple hinged joints using motion links in Fusion. Learn best practices for joint placement and assembly modeling for smooth, realistic motion. If you’ve ever struggled to coordinate multiple hinged joints in a complex assembly—like a folding A-frame cart with several moving parts, you’re…

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  • Start Your Designs Right: See Fusion’s New Intent-Driven Design – Now in Preview

    Intent-driven design brings flexibility to starting designs, organizing components, and moving between parts and assemblies in Autodesk Fusion.

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  • Copy & Paste in Fusion: How to Move Bodies and Components Between Designs

    Learn how to copy and paste bodies and components between Fusion designs. This tutorial covers important workflows for transferring geometry, retaining feature history, and solving common copy-paste challenges in your CAD projects. Copy & paste in Fusion Copying a body or part of your design from one Fusion file to another can sometimes feel frustratingly…

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  • How to Center a Part With Constrain Components in Fusion

    Learn how to center parts precisely using constrain components in Autodesk Fusion for faster, more accurate assembly alignment. How to center a part with constrain components in Fusion When building assemblies in Fusion, centering parts accurately ensures perfect alignment and smooth operation. Instead of manually eyeballing geometry or relying on repeated moves, you can use…

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  • How to Organize Your Fusion Files, Links, and Components

    Learn best practices on how to organize your Fusion files, links, and components with expert tips from Karina Harper, Fusion QA Engineer. Are you feeling overwhelmed by files, links, and components in Fusion? You’re not alone—this is one of the most common questions for both new and experienced designers. Organizing your projects well from the…

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  • How To Create Threads in Autodesk Fusion (2025 Update)

    Learn how to create custom threads, save your settings, and create threads using the hole command in Autodesk Fusion.

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  • How to Manage Timeline Edits in Fusion

    Learn how to manage timeline edits in Fusion. Discover how to fix geometry, move features, and balance parametric versus direct modeling for efficient, production-ready designs. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in Fusion – after a combine operation, geometry change, or misplaced hole, you’re not alone. When projects get complex, it’s easy to feel trapped…

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  • Understanding Joints and Constraints in Fusion

    Learn the key differences between joints and constraints in Autodesk Fusion to streamline your design assembly process with expert tips from Richard Stubley, Senior Product Manager. If you’re starting to assemble complex designs in Fusion, one important question often arises: When should you use joints versus constraints? Both methods connect components, but each offers unique…

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