3D Printable One-Part Molds | Day 21 of Learn Fusion 360 in 30 Days - 2023 EDITION

About this Video

• Video Title: 3D Printable One-Part Molds | Day 21 of Learn Fusion 360 in 30 Days - 2023 EDITION
• Channel: Product Design Online
• Speakers: Kevin Kennedy
• Duration: 00:06:41

Introduction

This video, part of a 30-day Fusion 360 tutorial series, demonstrates how to create a 3D-printable one-part mold for a keychain using Autodesk Fusion 360. The tutorial covers modeling the keychain, creating the mold, using the Combine command, adding a draft angle, and exporting the design as an STL file.

Key Takeaways

• Keychain Modeling: The video details creating a keychain model in Fusion 360, including sketching, extrusion, filleting edges, and adding a keyring hole. Customization options using text or SVG files are also shown.
• One-Part Mold Creation: A second component, the "One-Part Mold," is created using the keychain model as a reference. The "Project" command is used to project the keychain's geometry onto the mold's sketch plane.
• Combine Command and Draft Angle: The Combine command is used to cut the keychain shape from the mold, creating the final mold cavity. The importance of adding a draft angle (taper) to the mold for easier part removal is explained and demonstrated using Fusion 360's Draft tool. A 5-degree draft angle is recommended for FFF 3D printing.
• Exporting the Design: The video concludes by showing how to export the finished mold design as an STL or 3MF file for 3D printing.