How to 3D Print in Fusion 360!

3D printing usually requires a slicer but now it's possible in Fusion 360! Let's learn how to 3D print in Fusion 360, tips and tricks, and an incredible software function that converts STL files into solid models!
00:00 Intro to 3D Printing in Fusion 360
00:30 How to Download STL File & Part Setup: Insert Mesh
02:00 Automatic Orientation & Print Settings
03:06 Master Templates for Easy Workflow & Other Tips
05:52 The Future of 3D Printing: Hybrid Manufacturing & Generative Design
06:45 How to Convert STL File into Solid Model
09:29 Converting Simple Shapes Vs. Complex Shapes
09:54 Final Thoughts
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[@connecticutaggie]

Another option for your mesh example is to just keep the mesh as part of your model and edit the mesh in the mesh workspace (such as to remove the hole) and add features in the model space - such as adding a solid object to fill the hole and creating an writing object then doing a subtract then doing a subtract to create your etch. One of the big advantages of F360 is that you can design in all the spaces simultaneously in the same model. Do some of the design by importing/scanning a mesh, do another part as a parametric model, and then do yet another part as a smooth sculpt. They will all work together.

[@YoYoD4]

Very cool to see!

[@archiejacobs6741]

I first took interest in this when I discovered the Fusion slicer could generate g code with G2 and G3 based on the solid model, which made smoother curved walls. However, I lost interest when I was unable to match the printing quality of Cura and I was unable to figure out how to directly send the job from Fusion to my printer over the network.

[@HudsonLighting]

I have seen the feature a bunch, never tried it and always exported to STL and then opened prusa slicer. I feel kinda dumb right now 😅 definitely giving this a go tomorrow

[@Bianchi77]

Nice video, like it, thanks for sharing :)

[@connecticutaggie]

Simulation in F360 is awesome. I need to create a set of grippers for a collaborative robot with needed to grip a tray but the weight of the grippers reduced the weight of the tray I could pick up so I created a simulation and looked for stress and deflection and kept on reducing and adding material until I had the best balance of grip strength and weight. I did all the work in F360 - no prototyping and then had them machined out of aluminum at a local quick turn fab house. We have been using the same grippers for over 2 years now with no issues whatever. BTW, I am an EE - not an ME.

[@originalmianos]

It would be good to have a comparison between Prusa Slicer and the one built in. I find the F360 only good for basic PLA. Getting the settings right to print the first layers with ABS made me go back to Prusa. Maybe time to try the F360 slicer again.

I agree with you that fusion is gonna have an advantage in the future when people start to integrate additive and substractive on one machine or as a new workflow, but for anyone that is used to cura or prusa or simplify 3d fusion is weird and unintuitive. Im glad that your pumping out content Im sure everyone is looking forward to the johnny 5 and the okuma videos. I would like if you could adress how you deal with increasing material cost as well as the pressure from employees for higher wages. Im thinking some continual improvement practices, automation and new products are a must to stay competitve especially in this economic climate

[@wrxsubaru02]

I have never had a fully successful conversion from stl to prismatic model. it always has holes or parts completely missing no matter how much i try to repair it or generate faces. And you just showed me how to fix it right after I typed my comment. I searched and searched how to fill or fix them but could never find anything on how to do it. This video actually helped me! lol

[@connecticutaggie]

Another way to change meshes to models is to create a basic sculpt the surrounds the mesh object then say collapse sculpt to mesh. The works really well for flowing models - like a racecar body - there you know what the control lines and symmetry is.

[@jacobfalk4827]

I knew this was possible but it’s cool to see it demonstrated. I would like to see the Prusa Connect wireless software integrate with fusion so I can go from design to printing as fast as possible.

[@macmaniacal]

I think if it's a lot more like superslicer I'd use it. Things like shrinkage, compensation and direct to printer is why I use it instead of fusion. I'll have to check back if the slicer settings have changed.

[@MakeTechPtyLtd]

Wow nice! I'm excited about hybrid manufacturing too. I did a video on it a few months ago. Hybrid manufacturing is a massive level up from additive or subtractive alone. Like most technology, I think people need to see it applied in a way they can relate to before they consider adopting it. Btw there's 3D printing tools for CNC machines: Hurco 3D print head, Optimill 5x and other start-ups. -Ken

[@bobthebuilder5172]

I love the idea of 3D printing your shop layout and machines to scale to mess around with different layouts!

[@vuarch6102]

Thank you for your tutorial, however my printer model is not appeared in the library (I'm using Voxelab Aquila S2), what should I do?

[@95dodgev10]

I wish i knew half of what you know about fusion. I've been using it for a few years now but I'm constantly seeing things fusion does that i had no idea about. Many of them are things i wish i knew a long time ago.

[@DarkArtGuitars]

I can see the advantages for some automated workflows, where not having to export as an stl every time might be useful, but for printing stls I still find the usual slicers much more intuitive to use for beginners, you just drag and drop the file in, select a detail level and send to the printer, no need to worry about components and different things. (this is assuming the person isn't already familiar with fusion360 manufacturing, but I doubt your kids are running your Haas quite yet ;)

[@toxomanrod]

Agreed. Feels too basic or limited compared to PrusaSlicer or Cura right now, hopefully gets integrated or at least a feature within Fusion that allows a direct export into a chosen slicer instead of saving every single iteration as an STL then importing for slicing. I use up so much time doing that dozens of times a day.

[@walimo6810]

Does this additive capability come for free, or is it part of the payed Additive extension? Also, how does it compare in quality and capabilities with the extremely expensive Autodesk Netfabb?

[@Badge124]

Just a heads up for those who are using the personal version of F360, conversion to "prismatic" is only limited to the paid version.

[@jothain]

This is worth pinning

[@willl84]

Came to say the same. John needs to make a note of this!

[@arcadecarpet631]

To be noted that you can use it in the edu version

[@gdfella2]

@@arcadecarpet631 , phew!!!

[@BlaiseBarrette]

It was a nice surprise to se my Haas memory aid featured in your video! :P great tutorial! Keep up the good work!

[@egemens]

I am curiously waiting to jump on the 3d printing train as fusion will be unmatched to create custom modelled supports that will easily snap off from complex parts. Also tried converting downloaded models into brep solids is far ahead of the game. But will stick to cura for now as it has more options and better print quality.

[@TheRcbthree]

John!! I missed you!

[@AUS5113]

This was a great video. I also have 2 young's boys that I want to show how to 3d print with. Are there any books on fusion360 for beginners? What part of NYC are you in?

[@leverman7517]

Go back to his earliest videos to see where he is and how he got here!

[@tombusfield5318]

What became of the Markforged you had?

[@michaelguzzi1]

Okay time to learn Fusion360

[@TheMrByrom]

Tinkercad is a simple program, but it is great for making simple changes like this to stl files.

[@timr86868]

Wow, learn something new every day.

[@FarmGarageSolutions]

Thank you. I already use fusion 360 and one of the reasons I didn't want to get a 3d printer was having to learn 3 other software products. Love that you showed the step by step of how to generate CAM. I watched the video 4 times before I was able to get my fist part generated and simulated and G code. I bought the same printer as you as well. I'm planning on using the 3d printer as prototyping then send my completed products in for CNC machining from aluminum for production. I'm glad I found your channel!! love your content #subscribed

[@HuskyMachining]

I had no clue fusion 360 could do this... damn do I love them

[@falsedragon33]

I gave it a try for a few months, processing about 2 rolls a day between the printers. My biggest issue besides poor print quality, is the cam work flow isn't very fun. No matter how hard I try to use this, I'm always back to simplified3d to get decent prints. Once the 3d printing world gets past Marlin and STL files, then fusion will start having a real advantage. But as the brilliant minds of 3d printing are still using extrusion, I wouldn't wiat up for it. Until then, I get more out of simplified.

[@NagoyaRR]

How can i duplicate a model so i can print the same model like 4 times on the print bed?

[@user-zh7sg9ev1c]

Your tips are very helpfull, always. Thank You from the bottom of my heart.

[@sedled2829]

Does Fusion do SLA printing slicing? That would be OP

[@sualpozel1]

Good question, stay tuned 😀

[@charliexwallace]

I'm glad i'm not the only one who has mixed up cycle start/end and power on/off on the haas.

[@sualpozel1]

And today is the day we release “organic”mesh conversion. Sorry about the delay. 😉

[@andrewgiles6192]

F360 taking over!

[@jothain]

Lol with that print quality out of box, it’s not taking over 😊

[@dividingbyzerofpv6748]

Posting before finishing video. Is this for free hobby users or full subscription only?

[@unsuccessful_bank_robber]

free hobby

[@sualpozel1]

Organic STL conversion is next. Stay tuned 😁

[@decoderhacker4062]

Hello, I'm not sure if Fusion removed the feature, but I can't find "print settings" under the additive manufacturing ribbon. Do you know what happened to it?

[@mjkulikow]

Its in the filament settings in the setup....

[@HH-Machining]

@@mjkulikow it still seems that some settings are being removed? Cant find retraction distance / speed etc....

[@randomname3894]

Naa.. I guess next year travel move speed will be limited to print move speed for the free version.

[@dannirr]

Here's another quick way: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6fEkGOwdsaVedU

[@biomewanderer6312]

my guy, slow down. I get you understand what you are doing and are trying to teach it but we are nowhere near as familiar with the prosses and program as you are. Might I suggest a brief explanation of what you will be doing step by step to preface the explanation and taking a bit of time to hover over the buttons you are pressing and explaining what they do before showing. otherwise great vid.

[@jothain]

Useless feature as print quality is garbage. I also don’t see any benefits anyway. That’s just massive downgrade.