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CAD drawings

Learn how to design your own parts in just 7 weeks

CAD drawings can be created using various programs, some of which are available for free, while others require payment. This page will focus on Autodesk Fusion 360 software, as it offers an intuitive user interface and is available in both a free version and a professional version. This allows you to begin using it, and as your needs evolve, you can seamlessly upgrade the software without the need to learn a different program.

Autodesk Fusion 360 

The topics addressed below are divided across seven weeks. The optimal learning approach involves initially watching the videos, taking notes, and subsequently attempting the assignments. If you feel confident in your understanding, you have the flexibility to skip certain videos or assignments. Moreover, if you possess prior experience in 3D modeling, you can begin with topics you have not yet covered.

Week 1

Familiarize yourself with Autodesk Fusion 360 and create your first sketch

Exercises

  1. Explore Fusion 360 on your own​

  2. Creating sketches and 3D features

Week 2

Get familiar with sketching

Exercises

  1. Sketch a tuning fork

  2. Sketch and constraints

  3. Fully constrain a sketch

  4. Create the following (click on image if you are completely stuck):

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Week 3

Getting to know more 3D modeling functions

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Exercises

  1. Modeling with sketches

  2. Creating features from sketches

Week 4

Become more familiar with planes

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Information

Exercises

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Week 5

Get to know additional features

Week 6

Technical drawings

Week 7

Extra exercises

Exercises

In this document you can find more exercises, including real life examples of parts made for MTRH and videos to help you designing the parts.  

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