Intro to SHEET METAL in Fusion 360 - Sheet Metal Beginners Start Here!

Learn Fusion 360 Sheet Metal in 20 minutes, with this crash-course for beginners. Thanks to our wonderful friends at SendCutSend.com for providing FAST and affordable custom laser cut parts. Save 15% using SCSPDO15 at checkout: shop.sendcutsend.com/pdo
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00:00 - How to use Fusion 360 for Sheet Metal Design
03:32 - Create sheet metal flanges in Fusion 360
06:53 - Height Datum and Bench Position
10:04 - Fusion 360 Unfold vs Create Flat Pattern
10:28 - How to unfold a part in Autodesk Fusion 360
12:26 - Fusion 360 Geometry Pattern feature
14:00 - How to create custom Sheet Metal Rule in Fusion 360
19:25 - How to Create Flat Pattern in Fusion 360
21:12 - Fusion 360 Export Flat Pattern as DXF
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  • @ProductDesignOnline
    @ProductDesignOnline2 жыл бұрын

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  • @hillfortherstudios2757

    @hillfortherstudios2757

    10 ай бұрын

    Is there a way to get the flat pattern as a 2d manufacturing drawing? It doesn't seem to work properly when I try that. - Thanks for your time.

  • @davebarkerdesign
    @davebarkerdesign Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial. so much more comprehensive than any other on sheet metal I've seen so far...also great tips and shortcuts!

  • @InfiniteCraftsman
    @InfiniteCraftsman Жыл бұрын

    I finally had a reason to has SCS make bends and you saved me!!! This is an excellent explanation and tutorial!

  • @MakerCube
    @MakerCube2 жыл бұрын

    Great timing, I needed a refresher on the sheet metal workspace for my plasma CNC class!

  • @Gefionius
    @Gefionius Жыл бұрын

    This was a great tutorial! I am coming from 3D printing and just getting into the Sheet Metal tools. Thank you, learned a lot.

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin Жыл бұрын

    All of your information is perfectly presented for what I'm about to do. Excellent work!

  • @davydatwood3158
    @davydatwood31588 ай бұрын

    I'm taking my very first baby steps into designing a bent metal part, and this video solved almost all of my frustrations. Wish I'd looked for something like this a week ago!

  • @drbishy_hao
    @drbishy_hao2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing...it will assist us to understand how sheet metal can be used for laser cutting

  • @AlessioSangalli
    @AlessioSangalli2 жыл бұрын

    This is truly a most welcome video, thanks!

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Alessio :)

  • @johnrobie9694
    @johnrobie969410 ай бұрын

    I lost track on how many things I learned in this video. Really really helpful. Thank you.

  • @americorosales2085
    @americorosales20852 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting Kevin, I will learn more with your tutorial. thankyou🙂

  • @Stefan-fv7yj
    @Stefan-fv7yj Жыл бұрын

    dude for real this tutorial was an eye opener for me. Thanks so much for the in depth tutorial!

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear that - thanks for watching!

  • @sendcutsend
    @sendcutsend2 жыл бұрын

    This kicks ass - thanks so much Kevin!

  • @robertojofre15
    @robertojofre152 жыл бұрын

    great video, super clear and straight to the point.

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Roberto. Appreciate you watching :)

  • @alanscott156
    @alanscott156 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing content for learning - cheers!

  • @SwissplWatches
    @SwissplWatches2 жыл бұрын

    Dude, absolutely awesome! Thank you

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching :)

  • @OverlandTrailer
    @OverlandTrailer2 жыл бұрын

    Another great tutorial. THANKS!!

  • @gillisdebilio7086
    @gillisdebilio70862 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the totorial.

  • @sveneisenhauer1
    @sveneisenhauer12 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thanks! Will hopefully come in handy one day.

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Sven! :)

  • @clydefuoss1656
    @clydefuoss1656 Жыл бұрын

    Great info thanks

  • @nubtv8545
    @nubtv85454 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you

  • @CraigHollabaugh
    @CraigHollabaugh11 ай бұрын

    Best sheet metal tutorial on KZread. Thanks, I'm ready to produce a winning design.

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Craig! Best of luck with your projects 🙂

  • @ronwhite5585
    @ronwhite55856 ай бұрын

    Great Job explaining sheet metal. I have a transmission tunnel that a friend wants me to make and I get stuck because they have like funnel shapes.

  • @jorgie00
    @jorgie007 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I was drawing a led light deflector that had basically the shame shape as your stand , thanks again

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome. Would love to see a pic of your final project :)

  • @LaurentNoiret
    @LaurentNoiret Жыл бұрын

    Hi, très bon tutoriel ! Merci de France ;-)

  • @rhalphaugusto
    @rhalphaugusto8 ай бұрын

    Nice video!!!

  • @bernardtarver
    @bernardtarver2 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up on the tutorial and promo; preparing to do a powder coat order with SendCutSend.

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right on! Excited to test their powder coating myself :)

  • @vaughnmanagan2740
    @vaughnmanagan2740 Жыл бұрын

    10/10 Excellent video!

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Vaughn!

  • @darrylminnaar2517
    @darrylminnaar2517 Жыл бұрын

    hi, great tutorail i got to apply so much of what you illustrated to my own design. One question though. Do you have a comprehensive video on exporting files for production purposes. When i open the dxf file (as a pdf), it doesnt show dimensions. In many instances, one would like a metal shop to do manual guillotine cuts and some bends, rather than CAD driven laser cuts. Perhaps you have some advice or you can direct me to one of your tutorials. thanks

  • @JMVD48
    @JMVD48Ай бұрын

    Thank you very much, I would like to ask you, I don't see the 3 horizontal and Vertical constrain signs after making the sketch first time?

  • @erikm9768
    @erikm97682 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Would have been super fun if you made a practical video how you turned this sketch into the final product

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the idea, Erik! :)

  • @erikm9768

    @erikm9768

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline Np. Very curious how the whole process works with sheet metal, what type of machinery you need and how you use the design from Fusion

  • @TheChrisrobbo
    @TheChrisrobbo Жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to select all the holes on a nested sheet of this part and chamfer as a chamfer and no drill?

  • @larrybud
    @larrybud Жыл бұрын

    12:00, Why didn't an automatic bend relief get created like it did for the small tab in the front? Also interested in more complex bent shapes, it is possible with fusion? For example, let's say you wanted to make a pyramid made solely of triangles (vs the Egyptian pyramids which have a square base). Is that possible with Fusion?

  • @CharlotteOutdoor
    @CharlotteOutdoor2 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way when exporting a flat pattern as a DXF to only export the bend line not the extent lines because they are not in the laser cutting process where the bend line is etched for the press break operator? Also it's greatly preferred to export the pattern with the bend line where the majority of the bends are "Bend Up" when the bend lines are down the press brake operator cannot see them on the opposite side of the work sometimes you have no choice but when you do it would be very helpful.

  • @VanDeanCustoms

    @VanDeanCustoms

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ron, not sure if it's the correct way to do it but the way I do it is... Create the flat pattern of your component Create new sketch on the face Select all of the 'bend extents' and right click 'show/hide' Then go to your left hand toolbar and right click the active sketch and 'Save as DXF' Hope this helps!

  • @MarcelHuguenin
    @MarcelHuguenin2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting, Marcel! :)

  • @MarcelHuguenin

    @MarcelHuguenin

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline I'm an every now and then user of Fusion 360 and have already made quite a number of 3D printed objects, all designed in F360. Watched many of your videos and always learned a thing or two with every video. You make great videos!

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MarcelHuguenin ​ @Marcel Huguenin Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. What 3D printer do you have?

  • @MarcelHuguenin

    @MarcelHuguenin

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline Creality CR-20

  • @lauriemattila5936
    @lauriemattila5936 Жыл бұрын

    in fusion 360 can a knurled pattern be created on a flat surface ?

  • @funkynerd_com
    @funkynerd_com2 жыл бұрын

    I've wanted to use Fusion360 for sheet metal for a while now so this has been a good intro into doing that. But still don' t know enough for it to be useful for me. I was wondering if/how welded joints are handled? My goal is to create an aluminium box for my a car which would consist of multiple sheet metal parts welded together. What would be the best way to handle this?

  • @Bosbulls

    @Bosbulls

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm also interested in something similar to this.

  • @timhahn7542

    @timhahn7542

    Жыл бұрын

    I think you would just make multiple part bodies within the same file. Then you can design one piece in relation to another. Not sure if there's a feature to specify a welded joint. Usually that's just denoted on the 2D drawing of the assembly.

  • @nickthedane1
    @nickthedane1 Жыл бұрын

    Hello 😃 Lets say i have a U-shaped profile and wanted to make tow of them Join at a 45 degree angle, not with a bend, but just like if i had Cut them with a saw How do I Cut this/my profile in 45 degrees in fusion ?

  • @julienloisel774
    @julienloisel7745 ай бұрын

    Hello, I am trying to migrate CAD software from Solidworks to 360 fusion, but I encounter the following problem: when making a sheet cutting in solidworks, regardless of the angle of the sketch in relation to the sheet, the software automatically calculates the cut that will have to be made perpendicular to the sheet. Fusion cuts the sheet following the direction of extrusion of my sketch. Is there a solution to do like Solidworks?

  • @Dealman15
    @Dealman152 жыл бұрын

    Do patreons get access to the file which is sent to SCS? I don't live in the US and as such sadly can't use their services, and would like to use your design to compare prices for those that are locally available. :)

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Patreons get access to the exact file used in the tutorial. You could simply activate the flat pattern and export as DXF. I'd be happy to share the DXF directly to save you the few mins if you send me a message 🙂

  • @ryanvarner6520
    @ryanvarner65209 ай бұрын

    Great overview. Does SendCut also do the bending?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Yes! SCS offers bending, as well as powder coating, tapping, and many other add-on services.

  • @everythingwithme2507
    @everythingwithme2507 Жыл бұрын

    do you have the file, so that we can upload? The fusion file or the DXF file? Thank you for a great video

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    You can email support [@] productdesignonline.com and I can share the DXF file that was used.

  • @thetruthserum2816
    @thetruthserum28162 жыл бұрын

    Kevin, I have a question about Components and their sketches... When I copy and "Paste New" a component, then move that component, then click "edit sketch", the sketch is where the original component is, not the new component... Why is this true? Why do the sketches not move with the component when the component is moved? Is there a better way, say, if I am trying to create a new component with an existing component, but I don't want them to be linked in any way after the initial copy and move - especially spatially with the sketches appearing on the original component. Is this a bug or oversight, or am I missing something?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Sketches do move with the location of the component. I'm guessing what you're seeing/getting confused with is that when you edit a sketch it will roll your timeline back to that state. If you moved the component after the sketch then the move has not yet happened to the sketch. Also, remember each component has its own origin point. Hope that helps :)

  • @carloscm12
    @carloscm122 жыл бұрын

    How can I get the geometric pattern feature? I looked for it on the add ins page online and I cant find it

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's part of the Product Design Extension not a Script/Add-in. More about that here: productdesignonline.com/fusion-360-geometric-pattern-tool-tutorial/

  • @isazaale
    @isazaale2 жыл бұрын

    Does the sheet metal functions are extra cost in fusion 360?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope! All of them are included in all 4 license types. Note that the Geometric Pattern features is only with the Product Design Extension (paid).

  • @marcus.guitarist
    @marcus.guitarist Жыл бұрын

    Do you think the product design extension is worth all that extra money? I'm not sure how much work goes into building the extension but it's seems like a bit much to me.

  • @freeloader700
    @freeloader700 Жыл бұрын

    Help! Had a problem with the cutouts when unfolded. I sketched the cutout for top and bottom, used the midpoint constraint, drew a construction line for the mirroring. All went well. Then when extruding to cutout on the mirrored side, the entire "bend" was selected and not just the 0.25" sketch. I noticed that the bottom sketch that was mirrored did not have one end of the arc snapped to the edge of the model. How would that happen when mirroring? The original sketch has both endpoints of the arc to the edge of the model. What am I missing here?

  • @gerrywildeman562

    @gerrywildeman562

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the same problem, did you find the solution?

  • @freeloader700

    @freeloader700

    Жыл бұрын

    @@gerrywildeman562 the project command did not mirror over to the other side so I had to project the top and bottom of the mirrored side. Then I was able to apply proper midpoint constraints and extrude the cutouts only

  • @gerrywildeman562

    @gerrywildeman562

    Жыл бұрын

    @@freeloader700 That worked, Thank you!

  • @mokroberthong5457
    @mokroberthong54572 жыл бұрын

    Hello how i find the geometric pattern feature ? thank in advance Robert Neophite

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert. It's (unfortunately) only in the Product Design Extention (paid add on)

  • @cjohn64
    @cjohn64 Жыл бұрын

    How do I export each bend's radius in degrees for when i have to bend this material after it has been cut by a laser?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Normally that is shared via the 2D drawing workspace or by taking the screenshot of the 3D model/ flange tool and not part of the flat pattern export. Hope that helps!

  • @cjohn64

    @cjohn64

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline that seems like excessive work. You would think that could be incorporated into some file or something.

  • @mwinner101
    @mwinner1018 ай бұрын

    How does SCS know which direction to make the bends from a flat file? What if all bends were supposed to be downward (laptop lip pointing down like the legs)?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    8 ай бұрын

    During the quoting process on their website you actually get to specify the direction and angle of each bend. Pretty easy to do... I like their website :)

  • @mwinner101

    @mwinner101

    8 ай бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline Thanks. I had no idea. I’ll check it out.

  • @carllychou
    @carllychou2 жыл бұрын

    At 7:34 i don't get a round bend relief but a square one. Why is that?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    That would likely be due to the Sheet Metal rule. Which one are you using? You can edit the rule and change the relief shape OR could edit the Flange feature in the timeline and use the 'override' option. Bend relief shape is one option that you can override/change. That said, if you can share your Fusion 360 file I can take a look to double-check something else isn't causing it.

  • @flavianojose8423
    @flavianojose84232 жыл бұрын

    Great video. One question, what about if you have already designed for wood construction, and you now want to convert it to a sheet metal to send to the manufacture for sheet metal workout?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Flaviano! Unfortunately, Fusion 360 treats sheet metal bodies as unique items. You would need to recreate the wood design with the Flange/other sheet metal tools to be able to unfold it. That said, the sheet metal tools are a great way to create boxes and other non-sheet metal parts. I have an older tutorial doing a box demo: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iGmTvLaTj6e6c8Y.html

  • @flavianojose8423

    @flavianojose8423

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline thank you, will have a look at it now

  • @davidecorti9367
    @davidecorti9367 Жыл бұрын

    What Mac do you Use? And how it goes with Fusion 360? I mean, it is fluid or lag graphically? Thanks!

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the Apple M1 Max 64GB. I also work on my (older) iMac. I honestly have not experienced any issues. That said, the M1 runs on the Rosetta for F360. The native support for M1 is supposed to come out soon.

  • @davidecorti9367

    @davidecorti9367

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline really thank you! +1 sub 🫡 I asked you because I need a new laptop to run fusion 360, do you think that a Mac book pro 14” M2 Pro 32Gb can be enough to run F360 correctly? (Small assemblies, airfoils and simulations). Or you suggest me to use M2 max 64 Gb?

  • @Flamenfr0g
    @Flamenfr0g7 ай бұрын

    How much was the final part from Send Cut Send?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    7 ай бұрын

    $76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm) $57.72 for laser cutting/Aluminum $19.00 for bending. (Their minimum bend fee) Free 2-day shipping. For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)

  • @qupation7296
    @qupation7296 Жыл бұрын

    Guys I have a total newbie question. So after this whole process, how does he do the bending? Someone please answer. 🙏

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    This specific project was both laser cut and bent by SendCutSend.com (a service I personally use a lot). You can do bending at your home if you by a sheet metal brake. For thinner (higher gauge metals) you can get a really cheap $40 one. For thicker metals you'll need a pneumatic one, which is why I use that service :)

  • @sparkfire1223
    @sparkfire1223 Жыл бұрын

    Nice longmill

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you have one as well? :)

  • @sparkfire1223

    @sparkfire1223

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline I do, trying to learn fusion so I can make some cooler stuff on it. Keep up the great work on the fusion in 30 days series!

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sparkfire1223 Appreciate your support. Thank you!

  • @jackfabrication
    @jackfabrication Жыл бұрын

    When you go to create new sketch and do the project the existing edges on the top surface, I can’t figure out how you got the “project command” to open. I must be blind. Lol

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    Жыл бұрын

    You can activate it with shortcut letter 'P' or find it in the Create menu of the Sketch tab (within the Project/Include flyout menu).

  • @chadchoate
    @chadchoate2 жыл бұрын

    Just curious what did that cost?

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    $76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm) $57.72 for laser cutting. $19.00 for bending. Free 2-day shipping. For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)

  • @johncorson6599

    @johncorson6599

    9 ай бұрын

    @@ProductDesignOnline thank you for that info. It helps me guesstimate costs for a project in progress that will require some design iterations then higher volume unit orders

  • @tqqqspxl5590
    @tqqqspxl55902 жыл бұрын

    how much did it cost you for this laptop stand??

  • @ProductDesignOnline

    @ProductDesignOnline

    2 жыл бұрын

    $76.72 total, only ordering QTY of 1 in 5052 Aluminum .1in (2.6mm) $57.72 for laser cutting. $19.00 for bending. Free 2-day shipping. For reference (not counting bending), QTY of 10 is $40.98/unit. QTY of 100 is $30.01/unit. So volume discount adds up pretty quickly :)

  • @Whadaa72
    @Whadaa72 Жыл бұрын

    bro cool tool but you are moving too fast. for you, it is way easy slow down a bit and explain what you are doing.

  • @larrybud

    @larrybud

    Жыл бұрын

    There's a speed control in KZread under the gear icon in your player.

  • @activosyvalores5819
    @activosyvalores5819 Жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one that didn't see where the "create flat pattern" window came from??

  • @Mark-gx7jq
    @Mark-gx7jq Жыл бұрын

    Too bas I have to put up with the shitty political ads to see this :(

  • @cryzz0n
    @cryzz0n2 жыл бұрын

    Great timing, I needed a refresher on the sheet metal workspace for my plasma CNC class!

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