Fusion 360: Coped Tube Paper Template

[@cbdzcbdz]

Great video. Have you figured out how to create bend spacing and angles similar to Bend Tech

[@Jamesonfabrication_llc]

Locating bends in Fusion 360 is a little more complex than Bend Tech, especially when adding multiple out-of-plane bends to a single tube, but it can be done. I generally stay away from tubes that require out-of-plane bends when I design structures. What I do for bent tubes is first bend the tube to the desired angle. After, I find the node that the outer edges of the tube legs meet at. Then I use that node as a datum to measure off of for the notches at either end of the tube.

[@whatsagrinder]

being new to fusion, and coming from solidworks, if you change the angles of the pipe, will the flat pattern update to the new angles? I wanted to create a template where i can quickly change angles and just print it.

[@Jamesonfabrication_llc]

Yes, any change you make to the 3D model will be applied to the flat pattern. Fusion will tell you that the flat pattern is out of date after you make a change but as soon as you open the flat pattern, it will automatically update.

[@whatsagrinder]

@@Jamesonfabrication_llc thanks, it's been a trip learning fusion coming from solidworks. thanks for the reply.

[@Jamesonfabrication_llc]

@@whatsagrinder you’re welcome

[@Johnny-ro5kq]

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