How to export a STEP file from Autodesk Fusion?

To export a STEP file from Autodesk Fusion, go to File > Export, select **STEP Files (.stp, .step) from the Type dropdown, name your file, choose a save location, and click Export. Before exporting, make sure your design meets SendCutSend’s guidelines and is set to either inches or millimeters at 1:1 scale.

Check Your Design Before Exporting

To avoid upload issues, confirm your file is ready:

✅ Units: Set to inches or millimeters, at 1:1 scale.
✅ Sheet metal & plate parts: Follow our 3D file guidelines for laser cutting.
✅ CNC machined parts: Review our CNC machining guidelines for billet material.
✅ Parts with bending: Use SendCutSend’s bending specifications. You can either:
- Create a custom sheet metal rule with our K factor and bend radius, or
- Import our ready-made Fusion sheet metal rules.

➡️ Following these ensures your STEP file will match our tolerances and form correctly.

How to Export a STEP File in Fusion

From the top menu, click File > Export.
In the Export window:
- Enter a file name.
- In the Type dropdown, select STEP Files (*.stp, *.step).
Choose a save location.
Click Export.

Fusion will confirm the export in the upper-right corner once your STEP file is ready.

After Exporting

Upload your STEP file to SendCutSend.
The preview dimensions will display in inches, even if your design was in millimeters. This is expected — the overall part size will still be correct.
If you see unexpected scaling or dimension errors, contact our Support Team for help.