Faq Tag: fusion

How to join lines to create one bend in Fusion?

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 Fusion 360  To join collinear sketch lines in Fusion, from the Sketch tab you click MODIFY and choose Extend. This will

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Should I use the Flange or Bend tool in Fusion?

When you’re working on a bent design in Fusion 360, 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

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How to use the Bend tool in Fusion 360?

Using the Bend tool to add bends in Fusion 360 allows you to see how your bent part will look in 3D and check the formed dimensions. Here’s how! Using the Bend tool to add a bend 1. Create a sheet metal rule if needed If you haven’t already, create a sheet metal rule

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How to create a sheet metal rule in Fusion 360?

When planning a bent part in Fusion 360, 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

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