Take your Autodesk Fusion skills to the next level with this self-paced, project-based course built around a real-world design challenge. You’ll design a custom trim tool kit for auto mechanics while developing advanced modeling skills, including surfacing, plastics tools, and multi-part assemblies. The self-paced format allows you to work through each phase of the project on your own schedule while following professional design workflows.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a portfolio-ready project that demonstrates your ability to design ergonomic, user-focused products for manufacturing. You’ll also gain experience creating and managing assemblies, technical drawings, and production-ready designs, while applying advanced Fusion tools to build complex, functional models.
By completing this course, you will have developed expertise in:
Master advanced surfacing and plastics tools in Autodesk Fusion
Create and manage complex assemblies using linked components
Design and model a multi-part product with toolbox, tray, and tools
Generate professional-grade product designs for manufacturing
Refine modeling skills by creating durable components for real-world use
Course Curriculum
Lesson 1: Introduction to Advanced Workflows
Toolbox Overview (3m 29s)
Surfacing Basics (6m 48s)
Advanced Surfacing (12m 14s)
Fusion Cloud Setup (1m 28s)
Project Initialization (4m)
Base Construction (5m 57s)
Patch & Split (5m 11s)
Side Panel Creation (15m 8s)
Complete Stitching (3m 5s)
Lesson 2: Modeling the Toolbox Base
Surface Cleanup (12m 37s)
Stitch Refinement (1m 29s)
Solid Conversion Demo (4m 54s)
Surface Thicken (3m 27s)
Material Assignment (3m 29s)
Fillet Detailing (2m 30s)
Lid Lip Creation (4m 29s)
Performance Tuning (1m 16s)
Compartment Webs (7m 57s)
Design History Setup (10m 38s)
Latch Modeling 1 (6m 8s)
Latch Modeling 2 (3m 33s)
Latch Modeling 3 (7m 41s)
Naming & Organization (2m 34s)
Hinge Modeling 1 (8m 38s)
Hinge Modeling 2 (4m 2s)
Lesson 3: Modeling the Toolbox Lid
Lid Component Setup (4m 21s)
Lid Top Surface (1m 3s)
Lid Transition Setup (3m 43s)
Transition Sketches (5m 46s)
Transition Patches (1m 53s)
Delete Upper Surfaces (1m 54s)
Undo Drag Components (52s)
Fill & Stitch Surfaces (4m 19s)
Fillet & Thicken Lid (2m 15s)
Fitment Check (6m 1s)
Lid Logo Add (4m 3s)
Hinge Insert Creation (3m 14s)
Lid Hinge Modeling (6m 41s)
Hinge Opening Cut (5m 38s)
Lid Material Setup (1m 58s)
Lid Assembly Joint (3m 48s)
Mid Term Drawings (11m 24s)
Lesson 4: Modeling Trim Tools 1-4
Trim Tools Overview (2m 20s)
Edit Form Basics (4m 24s)
Finish Form Errors (2m 7s)
Plane Form Control (4m 46s)
Trim Tool Setup (36s)
Guideline Sketching (4m 54s)
Form Box Creation (10m 56s)
Hole & Material Setup (5m 26s)
Trim Tool 2 Forming (2m 45s)
Plane & Faces (9m 43s)
Hole & Appearances (3m 51s)
Trim Tool 3 Setup (2m 27s)
Crowbar Shape Modeling (5m 17s)
Form Feature Additions (8m 1s)
Trim Tool 4 Forming (10m 25s)
Finishing Touches (1m 57s)
Lesson 5: Modeling Trim Tool 5
Trim Tool 5 Setup (4m 2s)
Handle Appearance (59s)
Handle Grip Modeling (2m 45s)
Shank Construction (6m 15s)
Tool Tip Modeling (2m 21s)
Solid to Surface Workflow (5m 22s)
Transition Surfacing (10m 14s)
Handle Move Fix (2m 55s)
Finalize Trim Tool 5 (2m 28s)
Load Tools into Toolbox (7m 53s)
Lesson 6: Finalizing, Rendering, & Exporting
Lock Tool Positions (2m 35s)
Tool Tray Component Setup (54s)
Tray Side Surfacing (8m 35s)
Convert Tray to Solid (1m 3s)
Trim Tool 5 Recess (5m 19s)
Recesses for Tools 1 4 (10m 10s)
Shell the Tray (1m 28s)
Add Tray Tabs (4m 48s)
Tray Material Assignment (34s)
Latch Refinement (7m 28s)
Toolbox Base Cleanup (8m 2s)
Render Workspace Setup (5m 21s)
Cloud Rendering (2m 2s)
Latch Tab Addition (4m 58s)
Open Lid Rendering (1m 50s)
Prep for Drawings (34s)
Cover Sheet Setup (4m 21s)
Parts List Sheet (3m 40s)
Detail Sheets Creation (12m 39s)
