Wrap Text Around a Curve or Cylinder - Fusion 360

Wrap Text Around a Curve or Cylinder in Fusion 360 // By the end of this video, you’ll know how to wrap text around a curve or cylinder in Fusion 360. I’ll show you three different examples and use cases.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Text around a curve in Fusion 360
1:00 - Easy text on a cylinder
1:20 - Creating the text
2:11 - Extruding the text
3:39 - Discussing concerns
4:40 - Text on a curved surface
6:41 - Advanced text on a curved surface
7:10 - Creating a sheet metal flange
9:32 - Unfold the sheet metal part
11:08 - Create your desired text
11:53 - Refold the part
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[@miiklaa]

Text on curve. Awesome tutorials, both easy to understand and to follow! Thank you!

[@paolo_mirko]

"Text on Curve" I tuoi tutorial sono magnifici!!! continua così....saluti dall'Italia

[@bobdsolution2306]

Text on curve. Thanks, your tutorials are easy to follow and real eye-openers.

[@jairatadia9675]

Your so good. Keep it up. These are some really high-class tutorials genuinely. :)

[@ErnestGWilsonII]

Thanks for making another great Fusion 360 tutorial video and sharing it with all of us! Great tutorial on text around a curve or cylinder in Fusion 360! Thumbs up on the video and I am of course subscribed with notifications enabled.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Ernest! As always, I appreciate your continued support. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@daveglas1972]

Thank you, some of the best Fusion tutorials on youtube.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hey, thanks David! I appreciate the kind words and I'm happy to hear you're enjoying them. Thanks for your support. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@fredsanford1437]

“Text on curve” By far the best info channel 👍

[@petescarpascarpa5544]

Thanks for not making this a one way video By showing just across the width of the cylinder and then using the sheet metal option for the wrap around you were brilliant You are a good instructor -Pete

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Pete! I appreciate your support.

[@todorrachev7949]

Thank you Kevin. I liked all the methods. But the second one blow my mind! 🤯

[@MRKTM690smc]

best fusion 360 tutorials out there! Thanks again!

[@andywang6918]

You just saved my life once again Kevin! Thanks!

[@rjlatheart]

Text on a curve This is something everyone will use, thanks for sharing

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Rich! Glad to hear that. I appreciate your continued support. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@kevinleemedlin385]

Text on curve! Yes, F360 should add features to do this natively!

[@wellygeek]

Top notch fusion 360 tutorial 👍🏻

[@JakeOfALL]

Thanks for showing it this way!!!

[@cplesca]

Sweeping the text is genius!

[@KirkyRC]

Nice one Kev!! great video, i'll be giving that a go

[@marknthetrails7627]

The 3 examples are great, but since I'm just start on your video's I caught a trick that you may have touched on in other videos. I didn't know you could move the time line and insert things a person may have forgotten or just realized. That will come in handy for draw from the hip I do. Retired & playing. 👍✌🖖🥃

[@rvabarndoors]

Great production!

[@spencerdiniz]

As always, very nice. Thank you.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Spencer! I appreciate your support. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@jamiethomas18]

Another great video. I'm sure I speak from a lot of people when I say how greatful we are for your free tutorials. Thank you.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Jamie! I'm glad to hear that you're finding value in them. I will continue to make them as long as everyone is learning and gaining something from them! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@maibster]

OMG I NEEDED THIS !!!!! THANK YOU SI MUCH YOU LEGEND

[@moishilibovhc4068]

Wow, great tutorial, thank you very much

[@sunpeter8260]

Kevin, that is a very nice work-around indeed! I've been looking for these but am not familiar with the sheet metal environment. Thank you!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Sun Peter! I'm glad you enjoyed this - thanks for watching! The sheet metal tools are a bit misleading because everyone things they would only be useful for sheet metal projects. They've proven to be useful in a lot of other scenarios as well....I'll try to make more videos on them. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@montebrown8398]

Another great tutorial, thank you!!!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Monte! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@monstersinktees]

Great video. Very appreciated.

[@avejst]

Great totorial 👍 Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Asger! I appreciate your support. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@kingmaster96]

Very helpful video, thank you.

[@manufacturacnc9304]

im moving from SW to AF360! You are really helpful Thanks!!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Welcome! Also, note that the new(er) Emboss tool makes this process easier :)

[@AuroraCypher]

Love your tutorials ! keep up the good work, Ive learned a lot watching your channel. Sub and liked " Text on curve "

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, AurorA 360. I'm happy to hear you're learning lots - keep at it! I appreciate you. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@luigidemaio592]

le tue lezioni sono sempre molto utili. Grazie

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, luigi! :)

[@eduardobolanos9171]

Excelente vídeo, espero mas, para aprender a usar bien fusion 360, saludos!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Eduardo. I appreciate your support and look forward to helping you continue to learn Fusion 360! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@sergiocantoli5783]

Really good videos!

[@gurkancelikkol9701]

Text on curve, thanks for video

[@ifnotnowwhen6914]

Text on curve #textoncurve also light bulbs back Thank you so much for these tutorials, they are the best I have found and have helped me immensely in getting started in fusion360.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, If not now WHEN. When I first read your comment I got super excited because I thought you were saying the light bulb actually came back haha. Glad you're enjoying the tutorials. I appreciate you watching. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@ClementsProjects]

Thanks, you helped me !

[@gstrickland560]

"text on curve" ... once again I wanted to learn how to do something, and you've already done it :) Thanks!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Be sure to check out the new "Emboss" feature which will work on some curved surfaces. This method is still useful for certain projects/needs.

[@SpinStar1956]

TEXT ON CURVE Thanks Kevin!

[@Gallardo6669]

WOW. !!!!!! Fantastic video, thx !!!!

[@TooSkotch]

Absolutely awesome videos. I am loving your work. Would this be the same if text needed wrapping round a corner?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Julian. If you use the sheet metal workspace to create your corners (using the flange tool) you could "unfold" or flatten the entire piece and then do the text in the same manner. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@Rota35]

Awesome, great tutorial.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for watching, Rota35! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@ronald44181000]

I've been going back and forth between Fusion 360 and Solidworks Student version and I am totally Stumped trying to create Inlays on a Cylinder. I've tried using this demonstration as a reference and while it worked using the second method in creating the design. The Cam portion through me for a loop.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Ronald. You can try using the new Emboss feature (in Fusion 360) which may yield better results.

[@JoaoCarvalho141252]

Hi, Kevin! I hope you do remember me (Wankel Rotary Engine...). Congratulations, one more time, for your spectacular tutorial. Regards from Portugal: João Carvalho.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Of course! Great to hear from you - hope all is well!

[@adambergendorff2702]

outstanding video

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it, Adam. Thanks for your continued support! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@SandTigerNL]

"text on curve" Great video helpt me alot

[@4funrc11]

Thanks! Always great Fusion 360 information and videos. :) -And text could also follow a path- Oops! D'oh... ;)

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, 4FunRC! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@kamuts7]

Now there is a much a simpler way to do it, by using the Emboss feature on an Offset Plane! You dont need the Sheet Metal anymore.

[@Ron_Ventura]

Hi Kevin. I’d love a tutorial on how to make a two part badge. The main part would be a flat badge with text cut out of it. The other part would be the text, to be printed in a different colour. The text letters could be held together with a narrow strip which would fit into a matching cutout in the badge, and the whole would be a press fit into the cutout in the badge. The tricky bit (for me) would be how to offset the letters so they fit together. Could you also build a slight taper into the badge and letter to make it easier. Obviously any offset would need to be worked out depending on the tolerances of your 3D printer. I hope this makes sense. Thanks for all your tutorials. I really enjoy them and find your delivery easy to follow.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for the idea, Ron. I've added this to my list of tutorial topics. I will try to cover this or similar at some point :)

[@Ron_Ventura]

@@ProductDesignOnline I look forward to it. I've been fiddling with it and managed to get some text extruded with a taper - once I found a font that didn't throw an error when I entered a non-zero taper value. I added a bar to hold it together but can't seem to align the two elements so they are centered relative to each other. I've been trying to use midpoint constraints without success. And I guess I'd need to align the plate and lettering so they have a common centre point too, so if you could cover that in the video it'd be a huge help. I know you've done videos on constraints but I'm still missing something. Thanks again.

[@benjamenus]

That's great, thank you

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, benjamenus! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@ommachining154]

Text on curve ! Thanks

[@Stealthmode72]

Thank you!!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

FYI, if your shape has curvature in only one direction, you can now use the new "Emboss" command to wrap text around a cylinder :)

[@MichaelCampbell01]

text on curve Thanks for this - F360 is so great, but this is a humongous oversight and really needs to be added.

[@salmanalmahal5373]

thanks you help me alot

[@partsdave8943]

Text on Curve! YES PLEASE!!!!!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for watching, Parts Dave! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@micklazydogroberts9699]

gott it thanks mate.

[@jamesbibler6492]

Thanks!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for your support, James!

[@richardlowe42]

Really useful. I'd like to know how to import a (fairly detailed) B&W drawing, the image to be raised/embossed or inset in different colour, (replace image with black material in 'cut-out' in pale body.)

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Richard. Fusion 360 does not work well with imported images (other than use for reference). Are you trying to create a lithophane that's 3D printable? If so, I would suggest checking out this instructable on how to do it in Cura or some other programs - www.instructables.com/id/Litophanes-How-to-3D-Print-your-photos/ Cheers, Kevin :)

[@biglouie69]

I need to create some round supports for vacuum pipe in my workshop. Making them as a solid would take a lot of time and materials. I can punch holes in the framework but I would like to do more of a web of internal support between the outside edges. It would give it a great industrial look. Somehow I doubt if I am explaining this very well. I will try to locate an image depicting what I am looking for and forward it to you.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Louie. Yep - an image (or two!) would be very helpful in helping me give you better advice :)

[@sergarlantyrell7847]

Not just wrap text, but wrap any sketch! I'm sure back when I used Solidworks that was a feature.

[@jigsawinventions]

This just saved me a headache, been looking for weeks how to populate the stars on my union for a wavy flag! Will this also work for engraving instead of embossing letter?

[@sfrskz]

you saved me from lots of headaches :D

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Check out the new Emboss tool! It may help you do the text wrapping without the sheet metal steps 😁

[@sfrskz]

​@@ProductDesignOnline from 2:42 next 20 seconds you described me btw :D

[@sinkronos]

Would this work with a drawing in the same way? I'm trying to add a drawing to a curved surface but am having trouble finding a reference for this.

[@beno00766]

Thanks

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for your support, Laszlo! appreciate it :)

[@IceCreams62]

Nice video, Kevin.....waiting for curved text on a plane from F360 developers :-) TEXT ON CURVE

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, IceCreams62. Fingers are crossed... All we can do is hope they will get to it eventually. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@ProductDesignOnline]

IMPORTANT: You can now use the Emboss Command for most objects. Watch the Text command video, here ➞ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJzTcqeDdq2nr7M _ *TIMESTAMPS* 0:00 - Text around a curve in Fusion 360 1:00 - Easy text on a cylinder 1:20 - Creating the text 2:11 - Extruding the text 3:39 - Discussing concerns 4:40 - Text on a curved surface 6:41 - Advanced text on a curved surface 7:10 - Creating a sheet metal flange 9:32 - Unfold the sheet metal part 11:08 - Create your desired text 11:53 - Refold the part

[@muscleman4799]

Product Design Online could you possibly make a video on making armor cosplay helmet and a video on a making gaming controllers, I have a hard time making one for one my projects. Thank you keep doing what you doing bro I appreciate this

[@ProductDesignOnline]

@@muscleman4799 Hi Brian. Thanks for the video suggestions. I do have on my radar to show surface modeling of a mask/helmet. In the meantime, based on what you're wanting to create, I would recommend that you familiarize yourself with surface modeling. I do have some beginner surface modeling tutorials, with every intention to continue to create more in the coming weeks. Beginner Surface Modeling - bit.ly/surface-playlist Intermediate Surface Modeling - bit.ly/surface-playlist-int Cheers, Kevin :)

[@dimitardzhukanov6818]

Fantastic, can you please show us how can be done it on Shapr3d, thanks in advance , Great job,

[@jamiethomas18]

Will this method also work if I want to create shapes like hexagons that extend evenly up from the surface of a curved dome? Thank you.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Jamie. Yes, the first method demoed with the "offset faces" command would work with any shape, not just text :)

[@ioannisbag-las4916]

kevin the emboss mode doenst work on a cylinder or conical shape made with loft tool , right?

[@Gallardo6669]

I have a round body with some complex protruding parts. On one half of the round body I would like to add my text, the "right" way as in your last example. But I can't use the folding technique since I am almost done with my complex body ?!?

[@wolf9545]

How the un-bend and the "create flat pattern" was explained to me: Un-bend is for while you are working on a project and you want to make changes that go across bends. Create flat pattern is for when you are done with your project and you want to make sure it unfolds / need to export the flat pattern.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Eric. That is correct, with the addition that you CAN also create edits in the "Flat pattern" (Create a flat pattern) state, but they won't be show in the 3D state. The idea is that sometimes it may be necessary to have a small detail that is required for cutting out the object, but it wouldn't be shown in the final product for various reasons. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@richardrichey2385]

@@ProductDesignOnline "text on curve"

[@greynights8164]

Hey man would this work on a sphere? I'm designing something that requires a sphere that has a lid. I plan to put a logo on it that curves with the sphere Also "text on curve"

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Greyson. Thanks for watching and great question. The first method (using the press pull command) will work on a sphere. I don't believe there is a way to use the second method (sheet metal method) with a sphere, unless you create a small cylinder with the wrapped text and then "join" that body to the sphere (but that would be tricky to get the sizing right). Cheers, Kevin :)

[@rikhan17]

Hi, perhaps you could do a tutorial on how to create a screw thread with a custom section profile. Fusion 360 has a function for standard threads, but you cannot alter the section. Also Fusion lacks a spiral function, which you could use as a path. I tried several workarounds, but getting a clean screw thread, without cut-up surfaces and without warping is close to impossible. I know lots of people in the plastic enclosures business would like to be able to make these custom threads (used in bottles, lids and caps).

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Richard. Thanks for the suggestion. Great idea. I've added this to my "to-do list" of video topics, where I'll try to tackle it at some point. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@abdullahislam657]

In the second to last example, how would I go about cutting the writing into the object instead of extruding it?

[@ion1969]

Here is a new idea for a video that has not already been made before: How to make robust models. I have watched many of your videos and I am no longer a novice when it comes to Fusion 360. The problem is that when I have to change something in my models, Fusion gives me the “reference missing “ error message. People that use Fusion professionally must have a strategy for how to structure their models to keep them working even when dimensions have to be modified.

[@vkritis]

I am not an FS360 expert (yet) but I am an engineer, and I can state that parametric component based development is the best strategy for dealing even with the most complex models and assemblies. Same we see in the domain of computer code development as well. That's the reason software developers are also referred to as software engineers.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, ion1969. Thanks for the suggestion - great idea! I've added this to my list of video topics. Could you share one of your files so I could get a better idea of how you are setting up the file and changing things? There are many things that could be covered in a video of this topic, but I want to make sure what I'm thinking is the same as what you have in mind. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@Damjanhd]

How to cut in to cup for 2mm and than separatelly print text with another color and than glue that into cup???

[@reinholdkemper3411]

how would you write on a sphere or elliptic body?

[@bryanvandyke]

Text on Curve!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

T hanks for watching, Bryan! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@mahalwijetunge1073]

Ho kevin can you do a tutorial on how to make pe foam?

[@fishbong]

Well, Autodesk gave us the Emboss tool by now, so this can be achieved easier. However, the sheet metal hack shown here is still useful if you want to curve something more complex than a simple extrude of a 2D pattern.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

very true! Check out my maze tutorial where I showcase the emboss tool - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2PQhZljgZqlhKc

[@MrPeterwj78]

Here’s an odd one (at least for me)… I’ve created an object using the revolve tool. The outer surface is nearly spherical. I want to put text on it, but none of the tools I’ve come across seem to allow me to do that. Any thoughts?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Have you tried the (newer) Emboss tool? It does have limitations in terms of what curvature it will work on but that's the best place to start. Otherwise, you would have to either perform an offset faces or extrude the text further and cut it away with a surface body (that matches the shape your wanting).

[@loudzr4800]

"Text on curve" Would love this for creating labels on cylindrical faces

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Lou. Are you needing the labels to be created in 3D? Or are you looking to apply labels for rendering purposes? Cheers, Kevin :)

[@mils24]

Text on Curve!!

[@CJICantLie]

Would love to see how to put the text on a sphere.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, CJICantLie. You could do the first method (from this video) with a sphere, but you would be limited to a narrow width/area and the text will be quite angled. There are a few other "hacks" that can be done using the sheet metal tools and combining the text with another object (in this case the sphere). I'll try to touch on this process at some point in the future. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@briand1025]

I dont know if this is so old that there are now better ways, but I am trying to put vertical text on the side of a ring, by typing out each letter on its own line, I follow your instructions exactly but when I hit ok there is nothing there.

[@advancedbiker1]

dont know if you have covered this but how about having a version number printed on the actual item

[@mohamedatef8424]

Nice tut .. Really nice work .. i have questions .. because i Wana design something .. can i talk to u on chat so i can send to u all info and tell me how i can do thanks

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, P Mido. You can message me through my Facebook page "Product Design Online". edit: link - facebook.com/productdesignonline Cheers, Kevin :)

[@jamesberry1603]

I am making a belt buckle with a curved surface. I need a way to taper the text that is recessed into my buckle so when I make a mold the wax will come out of the mold. The taper feature is not active when selecting a curved surface. Any suggestions?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, James. Did you try the draft or chamfer features on the edges of the text? Draft is the easiest, but doesn't always like to work with text (because there are typically too many line points). Chamfer, with two defined distanced, can be used instead. I cover that (at 4mins 30 seconds) in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpukkpWIoat0a5I Cheers, Kevin :)

[@jamesberry1603]

​@@ProductDesignOnline I could not get the chamfer to work on the text. I used a small rounded text and I think it was too many angles for the chamfer. I was able to get the fillet to work so at least the bottom does not have sharp angles. I found you videos very helpful.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

@@jamesberry1603 ah, didn't realize your text was rounded. The other avenue would be to project the text onto another plane > offset the text to make it larger > and then loft from one set of text to the other, which would create the tapered surface.

[@Joebus100]

"Text on Curve" Please. Thanks for the vid.

[@gayle3860]

Text On Curve!!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for watching, Gayle! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@SylvainLedoyen]

Thanks. But if I want to write text on a torus ?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Check out the new Emboss feature. You can also use the offset Faces feature.

[@starblazer13]

Text On Curve!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for watching, Starblazer XIII! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@dumareststreet5163]

How do I add shape and form to extruded text, still having dramas with Chamfers

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Dumarest. Adding chamfers to text is a bit tricky because of all the sketch lines that are created. I cover some of the tricks at 4 minutes in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpukkpWIoat0a5I

[@scifimodelshop]

Is it possible to important a stl the add text

[@ProductDesignOnline]

You'll need to convert the STL file to a bRep, following this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppi6iImZgpqMgLs Then you can add text. Cheers, Kevin :)

[@jakeprosser-WATER-HEATERS]

12:01, you say short cut letter "E" as in "Echo", though the screen says "Q" as in "Quebec"?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for bringing this to my attention, Jake. I've updated the captions :)

[@jonnygelato]

Text on curve!

[@xsalamand3rx]

Sketch on curve!!!

[@GamesJames]

Would love to see something like this but instead of text like another object. For example I want to make a custom mod for my quest 2 controller. I want it to feel like a gun for shooting games. I have the 3D model of the controller and the gun but I have 0 clue how to combine the 2 to make the controller slide into it. And searching everything I can think of on the internet turns up either this type of video or nothing. Thanks if you ever see this and make a video or not.

[@jannybravo8429]

How do you horizontally allign

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, JANNY BRAVO. Great question. Unfortunately, Fusion 360 does not have a nice native way to align text (like a typical word processor). There are two workarounds. First, if you're using an imported SVG for the text you'll want to create a bounding box and have it centered on the box. The second option, if you're using Fusion 360's native text feature, is to create construction geometry to help you center it. I've found if you create a diagonal line across the part to find it's center point, then it makes it easier to align the center point of the text. Some users also create the desired size of the text they need and then create a center point rectangle the same width and length, and align the text within the rectangle. I hope this helps! Cheers, Kevin :)

[@johnthacker5987]

Help - when I create a drawing in Fusion 360, the text is always to small to read. How can I change the font size?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi John. Are you referring to the Text command in the Design workspace or using text in the Drawing workspace?

[@johnthacker5987]

@@ProductDesignOnline Thanks for the response; I'm referring to the drawing space. I have some small experience with Inventor, a lot less with Fusion 360. I appreciate your really clear videos so much!

[@NeoIsrafil]

Apparently they added a feature called emboss.... gonna have to learn that one next, but i learned this too because...must learn...

[@ProductDesignOnline]

That's correct! Emboss will only work on a single curved surface though (at the moment).

[@NeoIsrafil]

@@ProductDesignOnline Honestly This is SO different from the 3d design im used to. i learned 3d studio Max in college for game design use, and until now have made OBJ files to 3d print using that... but that takes like 8 hours for simple stuff. this cad stuff is SO much quicker and more dimensionally accurate...