{"id":93980,"date":"2026-10-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=93980"},"modified":"2026-10-22T13:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:10:51","slug":"osh-cut-metal-iq-add-in-for-fusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/osh-cut-metal-iq-add-in-for-fusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Manufacturable Parts Faster with OSH Cut Metal IQ for Autodesk Fusion\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Autodesk Fusion provides an integrated environment where design and manufacturing workflows can co-exist, helping teams move from idea to production faster with OSH Cut Metal IQ.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<?php function autodesk_fusion_cta_horizontal() {\n    ob_start();\n    ?>\n    <style>\n        .cta-section-horizontal {\n            background: #ddd; \/* Much lighter grey background *\/\n            padding: 12px; \/* Adjusted padding *\/\n            border-radius: 8px;\n            box-shadow: 0 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n            color: #333; 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Will the geometry work with the fabricator\u2019s equipment? And how can you identify manufacturability issues before sending a part to production?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk Fusion<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/app.oshcut.com\/autodesk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSH Cut<\/a> brings fabrication-specific insights directly into the design process, giving engineers and designers greater clarity and faster feedback while they work. The result is an easier path to designing manufacturable parts and less time spent correcting issues later.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"autodesk-fusion-and-osh-cut-from-design-to-fabricationnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Autodesk Fusion and OSH Cut: from design to fabrication<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OSH Cut complements the Fusion workflow with design-checking capabilities, pre-production modeling, integrated material catalogs, online quoting, and an easy path to on-demand sheet metal fabrication.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.autodesk.com%2FFUSION%2Fen%2FDetail%2FIndex%3Fid%3D3605851906683810626&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckrystina.docil%40autodesk.com%7C6850ee2e3f0e4964619708df2e00fecd%7C67bff79e7f914433a8e5c9252d2ddc1d%7C0%7C0%7C639280253967546888%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=u4h1HQvBNu5Qm5zzH5mJda9LERXMj8bZCHYTgDtlTtM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSH Cut Metal IQ add-in<\/a> for Autodesk Fusion brings fabrication-specific guidance into the design environment, helping you validate designs against real manufacturing requirements as you work. Whether you have experience in sheet metal fabrication or still learning its nuances, Metal IQ provides feedback that can help you make informed design decisions earlier and get to manufacturable parts faster.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93981\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8461538461538463;width:624px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-14.jpg 936w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-14-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-14-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"design-with-fabrication-in-mindnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design with fabrication in mind<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With OSH Cut Metal IQ for Autodesk Fusion, fabrication feedback becomes part of the design process. Instead of waiting until quoting or production to identify potential issues, you can validate and refine your sheet metal design as you work.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Design around available materials:<\/strong> browse the OSH Cut material catalog and apply material and bend radius to your design.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check manufacturability:<\/strong> run DFM checks to identify bend-related warnings and errors.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visualize potential collisions:<\/strong> simulate bends to see where geometry could interfere with OSH Cut\u2019s press brake tooling.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refine and check again:<\/strong> modify the design in Fusion and rerun the DFM check.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, when a flange is shortened, the add-in identifies a press brake collision and highlights the interference in the bend simulation. The designer can then lengthen the flange in Fusion and rerun the DFM check\u2014addressing the manufacturing constraint before the part leaves the design environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the design is ready, add the part to the OSH Cut cart to continue toward quoting and ordering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This instant feedback can reduce the back-and-forth required to resolve fabrication issues, helping designers get to manufacturable part faster and with greater confidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Osh-pic-2-1024x569-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Osh-pic-2-1024x569-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Osh-pic-2-300x167-1.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Osh-pic-2-767x426-1.png 767w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Osh-pic-2-1536x853-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Osh-pic-2-.jpg 1683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"from-design-checks-to-orderingnbspnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From design checks to ordering <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Ordering availability: OSH Cut quoting and ordering is currently available in the United States and select parts of Canada.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your design is ready the OSH Cut add-in for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Autodesk Fusion<\/a> provides a direct handoff to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oshcut.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OSH Cut<\/a>. Select <strong>Add to cart<\/strong> on OSH Cut to send the part to the OSH Cut website, where you can review the flat pattern and additional manufacturability information.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, continue through OSH Cut\u2019s quoting and ordering workflow to review pricing, select a lead time, and complete your order. The engineering and manufacturability work happens in Fusion, while quoting and purchasing continue through OSH Cut, creating a streamlined path from design validation to production.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"get-started-with-the-osh-cut-addin-for-autodesk-fusionnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get started with the OSH Cut add-in for Autodesk Fusion<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready to design with OSH Cut manufacturing requirements in your Autodesk Fusion sheet metal workflow? Download the OSH Cut add-in from the Autodesk \u2060<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.autodesk.com\/apps\/fc4f3a2c-9de3-408f-9ff8-d2924ca64163\">Design and Make Marketplace<\/a><\/strong>, and install it for Fusion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the OSH Cut Metal IQ add-in for Autodesk Fusion, designers can get fabrication feedback earlier, resolve potential manufacturing issues while they\u2019re still designing, and move from sheet metal design toward production with greater clarity and speed.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-style-faq-accordion\">\n        <details id='faq-question-1792674900356' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What is OSH Cut Metal IQ for Autodesk Fusion?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            OSH Cut Metal IQ is an add-in for Autodesk Fusion that provides fabrication-focused feedback during the sheet metal design process. It helps designers evaluate manufacturability, visualize potential press brake tooling collisions, and work with available materials and bend radii before sending parts for fabrication.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792675249561' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    How does OSH Cut Metal IQ help improve manufacturability?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            The add-in performs design for manufacturability (DFM) checks and highlights potential fabrication issues such as bend-related warnings, errors, and tooling interferences. This allows designers to identify and address problems earlier in the workflow.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792675279223' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Does OSH Cut Metal IQ work inside Autodesk Fusion?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Yes. The add-in is integrated with Autodesk Fusion, allowing designers to access fabrication-specific guidance, DFM checks, bend simulations, and material information without leaving the design environment.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792675300305' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What materials can I design around using OSH Cut Metal IQ?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            The add-in allows designers to browse the OSH Cut material catalog and apply available materials and bend radii to sheet metal designs. Material availability may vary based on OSH Cut&#8217;s current offerings.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792675327581' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    What types of manufacturing issues can OSH CutMetal IQ identify?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            Metal IQ can identify certain bend-related manufacturability concerns and potential press brake tooling collisions that could impact fabrication. Designers can then modify their geometry in Fusion and rerun the checks as needed.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792675401673' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Who can benefit from using OSH Cut Metal IQ?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            The add-in can be useful for both experienced sheet metal designers and those newer to fabrication. It provides guidance and feedback that can help users make more informed design decisions earlier in the process.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792675421752' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    How does Autodesk Fusion and OSH Cut help reduce design-to-production delays?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            By bringing manufacturability checks, material selection, bend simulation, and design validation into the design workflow, teams can identify and resolve potential fabrication issues before requesting quotes or placing orders, reducing the need for later revisions.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792675440951' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Where can I get the OSH Cut add-in for Fusion?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            The OSH Cut add-in can be downloaded through the Autodesk Design and Make Marketplace and installed for use with Autodesk Fusion.\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>    <details id='faq-question-1792675470255' class='details'>\n        <summary>\n            <span class=\"details__summary\">\n                <span class=\"details__summary-text\">\n                    Do I need to leave Fusion to perform manufacturability checks with the OSH Cut Metal IQ?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg class=\"details__caret\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" hidden>\n                    <path stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"m18 9.5-6 6-6-6\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n        <\/summary>\n        <div class=\"details__content\">\n            <div class='is-style-faq-accordion__body'>\n            No. Manufacturability checks and bend simulations are performed within Fusion through the Metal IQ add-in. 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