Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design and Manufacturing with Fusion 360

Design for manufacturing is the process of designing parts, components, or products with the understanding surrounding design requirements for a specific manufacturing method. This course explores the design for manufacture workflow and shows how to validate models and create the G code, the programming language needed to instruct the CNC machine on how to move. We practice the basics of part and assembly design, and tools such as animation, rendering, and simulations using Autodesk Fusion 360. We learn the basics in each of these areas which are to be fully developed in later courses that apply these principles and Fusion 360 skills.

After taking this course, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the design to manufacturing process used to take a digital model to a physical part through CNC programming.
• Summarize the toolset available in Fusion 360.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Fusion 360 applying design and manufacturing workflows to take digital parts to physical prototypes.

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• Explain the design to manufacturing process used to take a digital model to a physical part through CNC programming.

• Summarize the toolset available in Fusion 360.

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Fusion 360 applying design and manufacturing workflows to take digital parts to physical prototypes.

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
The future of manufacturing and innovation
Week 2
Introduction to CAD sketching and modeling
Week 3
Introduction to assemblies, animations, renders, and detailed drawings
Week 4
Introduction to CAM
Introduction to CAE

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Are there additional learning resources available from Autodesk?

Yes! Autodesk also has Learning Pathways to start you on your learning journey, including certification prep courses and practice tests—so you feel confident when you take an Autodesk certification exam.

How to I access Autodesk® Fusion 360™ as a student or educator?

Visit this page to learn how to download Fusion 360 and to learn about the Autodesk Education license terms.

How to I access a Fusion 360 as a professional?

Professionals can purchase an annual or monthly commercial subscription to Fusion 360. For more information, visit the Fusion 360 subscribe page.

Fusion 360 is also available for free to all users as a 30-day trial.

Will I earn any type of achievement by completing this course?

Yes! You'll earn a Course Certificate from Coursera and Autodesk upon completing this course, including all graded assignments.

If you'd like to earn additional recognition from Autodesk, consider enrolling in Autodesk CAD/CAM/CAE for Mechanical Engineering.

What are the system requirements for Fusion 360?

Fusion 360 is both Mac and PC compatible. System requirements can be found here.

How do I get installation support for Fusion 360?

Installation support for Fusion 360 can be found in the Autodesk Knowledge Network.

How do I share my designs on the Autodesk Fusion gallery?

The Autodesk Fusion 360 gallery is a great resource for design inspiration. With Fusion 360, file sharing is easy. Follow the instructions for sharing a file in Fusion 360 and share your design in the gallery.

Instructions.

Gallery.

How do I become an Autodesk Certified User?

The Autodesk Certified User program offers students an opportunity to validate their Fusion 360 skills to prepare for professional careers in design and engineering. The certification exam is offered through 14,000 Certiport Testing Centers, and is available to students, educators, and professionals. To learn more about the Autodesk Certified user certification, visit www.certiport.com/acu.

Do I have the option to access these learning materials for free?

Yes, you do have the option to audit the courses in this specialization, subject to Coursera's terms. Please note you must audit each course individually.

When you audit a course: You'll be able to see most of the course materials for free, but you won't be able to submit assignments or get grades for your work. You won't be able to submit assignments for feedback or a grade. You also won't get a Course or Specialization Certificate.

Visit the Coursera Help Center to learn more about auditing a course.

Reviews

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Autodesk Fusion 360, as well as a clear grasp of the capability and basic usage of Fusion 360 in the context of CAD/CAM/CAE.

It should be great to have something like a permit to use all the tools learned in this course with the personal use license of Fusion 360, at least during you are enrolled to the course.

Its Really useful for me to study and analysis the fusion 360.the each module are explained upto the mark to get understand.hoping to apply the fusion 360 process for the upcoming devolpment

It's a very knowledgeable experience and getting the practical knowledge about design in fusion 360 at Coursera platform. Thanks to the teacher for these effective tutorials...