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How to Modify Mesh Files in Autodesk Fusion (Without Losing Your Mind)
In one of my recent zoom Fusion classes, a student asked how to modify a 3D model of a reusable spool holder to fit 3kg filament spools....

Vladimir Mariano
49 minutes ago1 min read
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Renovating my Bathroom with Autodesk Fusion
V Okay, this one's a little different. Most of my Fusion projects are for 3D printing or laser cutting, but today I used Fusion for...

Vladimir Mariano
Apr 191 min read
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Leveraging the Strengths of 3D Printing
A Design Philosophy Shift Recently, a student in my weekly Fusion Zoom class shared an intriguing video tutorial by Robert Murray-Smith ...

Vladimir Mariano
Jan 182 min read
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Reverse Engineering an STL file
A common question I get in my weekly live zoom class is: "How would you approach this design?" Often, students will share a model from...

Vladimir Mariano
Dec 22, 20241 min read
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Fitting 3D Prints to Motors
Designing a Pulley for a D-Shaft Motor I want to walk you through a quick Fusion 360 tutorial where we’ll design a pulley that perfectly...

Vladimir Mariano
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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The new Spun Profile Tool
In the July 2024 Fusion update we were introduced to the brand new Spun Profile tool.

Vladimir Mariano
Aug 10, 20241 min read
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Creating a Cylindrical Inlay in Fusion 360 - Part 1
3D printing a model with multiple colors can be a challenge if you're printer only has one extruder. The solution is to print the parts...

Vladimir Mariano
Jun 5, 20221 min read
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Folding Brick Cottage
Since designing the flat pack gingerbread house Christmas Card, I've wanted to explore the flat pack world a little more and see ways it...

Vladimir Mariano
Mar 28, 20222 min read
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Starting a 3D Printing Business on Etsy
Kayvon's final product was the result of a small ideas building on each other. Above is a picture of the first step, a simple rain cover.

Vladimir Mariano
Mar 4, 20223 min read
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New Tangent Relationship in Fusion 360
It’s now super easy to create motion joints like the one shown below. Autodesk just released an update to Fusion 360 and this is one of...

Vladimir Mariano
Jan 20, 20221 min read
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Extruding Text with a Draft Angle for Mold Making
In my Fusion 360 Next Level course, one of the projects is creating customizable soap molds. The idea is to have interchangeable back...

Vladimir Mariano
Nov 14, 20212 min read
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3D Sketching in Fusion 360
Here's a workflow you'll definitely want to add to your arsenal of design techniques. We're gonna design one of my favorite Platonic...

Vladimir Mariano
Jul 31, 20212 min read
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My Biggest Aha! Moment in Fusion 360
I’m sure you’ve been there, you spend hours perfecting your model and then decide to make a slight tweak to the model and it’s as if...

Vladimir Mariano
Jul 19, 20211 min read
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A New and Improved Extrude Tool
You can now extrude lines in the solid workspace. Prior to the recent update, in order to turn a 2D sketch into a 3D model in the solid...

Vladimir Mariano
May 2, 20211 min read
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Sweep Baby Sweep
I love Fusion 360’s Sweep tool. It allows you to create some very complex and intricate shapes. Today we’re going to get very creative...

Vladimir Mariano
Apr 9, 20212 min read
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Reverse Engineer a Whistle with Fusion 360
Here's a fun project that combines Fusion 360, 3D printing, and some aerodynamics. It will make for a great weekend project or classroom...

Vladimir Mariano
Mar 13, 20212 min read
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Fusion 360's 10 Document Limit Explained
Well, we knew it was coming. Back in October, Fusion announced that they would begin implementing a 10 document limit for the Personal...

Vladimir Mariano
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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The Extrude tool gets an upgrade
Fusion’s January 2021 update brings us a new feature to the Extrude tool. We now have the option to do a Thin Extrude. Now when you...

Vladimir Mariano
Feb 1, 20211 min read
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3D Printing to Improve a Product
Being able to design for 3D printing changes the way you look at the world. It changes the way you buy things. I find myself buying...

Vladimir Mariano
Jan 26, 20212 min read
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Pattern in Any Direction in Fusion 360
Today’s quick tip is one of those little nuggets that can cause you to think, “How come I never knew this even after using the software...

Vladimir Mariano
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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