If you need to set up your file for laser etching, we’re happy to help! Please note: we don’t offer cosmetic etching or engraving. At this time we can only provide a faint single-line etch that is best for simple markings like part numbers and crosshairs.
Need to know how to join lines on a common axis to create one bend in Fusion? Autodesk’s support forum has excellent guidance here: How to join sketch lines to single line in Autodesk Fusion To join collinear sketch lines in Fusion, from the Sketch tab you click MODIFY and choose Extend. This will
You can convert a sketch or body to sheet metal in Fusion using the Flange tool or Extrude, then Convert Body to Sheet Metal. Learn how in the full FAQ!
When you’re working on a bent design in Autodesk Fusion, it seems there wouldn’t be a difference between the Flange and Bend sheet metal tools. Believe it or not, there is a significant difference between the two! The tool of choice depends on your preferred workflow and design goals. Please note, both tools require
Learn how to use the Flange tool in Autodesk Fusion using our step-by-step instructions! This allows you to design your formed part dimensions and export an accurate part file.
The Bend tool in Autodesk Fusion lets you preview how your sheet metal part will look once bent and confirm the final formed dimensions. To use it correctly: (1) set up a sheet metal rule with the right K factor and bend radius, (2) sketch your flat pattern with bend lines, (3) extrude using the Flange tool, (4) apply bends with the Bend tool, and (5) measure the 3D model to confirm dimensions before exporting a DXF.
When planning a bent part in Autodesk Fusion, the first thing to do is create a sheet metal rule for your material of choice if you have not done so already. What are sheet metal rules? In 3D programs, sheet metal rules will include the information needed for the program to automatically calculate the
If you upload your part file to our website and the overall part size exceeds the maximum size for instant quoting in that material, you’ll be prompted to submit a custom quote.
The maximum flange length for 3-4 sided boxes and perpendicular flanges depends on whether hardware will be installed and whether sheet metal or plastic is being used.
If you uploaded a design file (DXF, DWG, STEP, STP, EPS, or Adobe Illustrator format) to our website and found that bend location lines in your file are not being recognized by our quoting system, we can help! Troubleshoot your file with these tips.
PDFs can’t be uploaded for instant quoting or emailed to SendCutSend to create or configure orders. However our Design Services can help with converting PDFs to CAD files if your PDF meets the Design Services guidelines.
If you’re running into issues while quoting and ordering parts, we’re here to assist! Read the full FAQ for helpful troubleshooting resources.
In the free personal-use version of Fusion, you can export a DXF from either a sketch or a flat pattern — not from the File menu. Right-click the sketch or flat pattern and choose Save As DXF to get a properly scaled file.
To send a file to SendCutSend, your Autodesk Fusion design must be in inches or millimeters. Fusion defaults to centimeters, which we cannot accept. You can either set your default units before starting a design or update the units in your document settings after a design is created. Always export your DXF from a sketch or flat pattern, not from the File menu.
If an iPad is your only option available, Shapr3D is preferred by iPad users and we have DXF export advice available for that program. You can also try our free online Parts Builder!
We’re unable to accept STL files since we require either 2D vector files (DXF, DWG, EPS, or AI format) or specific 3D files (STEP or STP format) to quote and produce parts. Take a look at our tutorials for assistance exporting cut-ready files!
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