Editing the Curve in a Solid Body Using Fusion 360

From time to time you will have a solid body you either need to de-curve or curve to sit a surface of another component or body. The process outlined in this video can be used on any single curved body.

[@shravanranganathan7758]

Lifesaver, I didn't think that there would ever be a tutorial that helped me out with this!

[@Allen-mm5ju]

Still helpful in 2024, this method helped me bend a solid body to the radius of a ring. Ty for the tutorial!

[@madDragon08]

One of the better tutorials I've seen lately. Thank you. The tubes I wanted to curve didn't bend exactly like I wanted, but for now, it'll do. If I could Path better, I think that'd be my better option, but I'm still new to this.

[@AlisRIOSteff]

Wow this was exactly what I needed. Works for complex shapes as well for those who might be in the same situation as me. Just need any curved/flat surface from which to unfold/refold. I got stuck having some issues with the initial sketch lines being over constrained, but once I got past that/realized it wasn't a dealbreaker for my model I breezed through the rest. Great tutorial!

[@ravendarkcloud]

OMG, you do a better job answering questions than Autodesk does. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@Flashzinh0]

YOU JUST SAVED MY LIFE. THANK YOU FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The trick with the extra tangent line in order to fold/unfold... you are a genious

[@ianpendlebury3704]

This is VERY clever! Thanks for the demonstration.

[@TheFalseFacade]

Thank you so much for this! I needed to put a slight curve in a belt buckle and this was exactly what I needed!

[@patrickluisi1600]

Very informative video! lots of nice tricks and tips! Thank you for sharing.

[@halilyeliz403]

Good shortcut XD

[@4funrc11]

👍 Outstanding...Thank you! 😍 I thought I could remember how to change the color of the work area, but I've forgotten. 😲 Can anyone help me remember? TiA! 😃

[@pamberiwena]

great tutorial - would you be able to provide/share the sample file please

[@jrhackney]

I can send the model to you via email. Send you request to [e-mail] and I will attach it is a reply.

[@Ceseleone]

what about if I have a plain body instead an already curved one?

[@jrhackney]

Just reverse the process.

[@Ceseleone]

@@jrhackney already found it, thank you! I just had to do the second part. Draw the curved line, make the sheet, unbend. Combine sheet and my model, then bend again and split bodies!😀

[@Buli0n]

@@Ceseleonecan you recap the process? I have a flat object and want it to be little bit curved. Gotta say this tutorial is complicated 😂