3D01_02
- Breno Cruz
- Jan 8
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 15
In this CAD tutorial we'll use the features:
1. Revolve
Definition: Creates a 3D solid by rotating a sketch profile around a center axis. How it works: You draw the cross-section (profile) and a center line. Fusion spins it 360°. Best for: Creating the main "Donut" (Rim) of a wheel or the central cylinder (Hub).
2. Extrude
Definition: The standard tool to give thickness to a sketch. How it works: Select a profile and pull. Best for: Creating a flat central plate or mounting tabs sticking out of the hub.
3. Pipe
Definition: Instantly creates a tube or rod along a path. How it works: You sketch a simple line (straight or curved) connecting your Hub to your Rim. You select the line, and the Pipe tool builds the cylinder around it automatically. Best for: Creating the Spokes of a wheel or the tubing of a manifold frame.
4. Circular Pattern
Definition: Duplicates features in a circle. How it works: You model one spoke (using Pipe) or one mounting tab (using Extrude). Then you select that feature and the center axis to create 3, 5, or 10 copies. Best for: Radial symmetry. It saves you from drawing every single spoke manually.
5. Full Round Fillet
Definition: A specific "Pro" mode inside the Fillet tool that completely rounds off a face. How it works: You select 3 Faces (Side A, Top, Side B). Fusion calculates the perfect radius to turn the Top face into a semi-circle. Best for: Rounding off the ends of flat mounting tabs.
Why use this? If you Extruded a flat rectangular tab for a bolt hole, a standard fillet might guess the wrong size. Full Round guarantees it is perfectly round, no matter how wide the tab is.
All dimensions are in mm/g/s/ISO
3D Sketch
Exercise 86 - 3D practice drawing for all CAD software ( AutoCAD, SolidWorks, 3DS Max, Autodesk Inventor, Fusion 360, CATIA, Creo Parametric, SolidEdge etc.)
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Tutorial In Autodesk Fusion: https://youtu.be/-Yw5YG4ZWzE
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