EXTRUDING OPERATION IN FUSION360

Extruding in Fusion 360 is a fundamental operation that involves extending a 2D sketch into the third dimension to create a 3D object. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to extrude in Fusion 360:

Extruding a Sketch:

1. Create a Sketch:
   • Start by creating a 2D sketch on the desired plane. Go to the “Sketch” menu, select a plane, and use sketch tools like lines, circles, or rectangles to draw your shape.
2. Activate the Extrude Command:
   • After creating your sketch, select the sketch by clicking on it. Then, activate the “Extrude” command by pressing E on your keyboard or by selecting “Create” > “Extrude” from the toolbar.
3. Set Extrusion Parameters:
   • In the Extrude dialog box:
     • Profile: The sketch you want to extrude.
     • Operation: Choose whether to create a new body, join to an existing body, cut into an existing body, or intersect with an existing body.
     • Distance or Extent: Define how far you want to extrude the sketch. You can enter a specific distance, choose to extrude to a selected face, or use other options based on your needs.
4. Preview and Confirm:
   • As you adjust the parameters, Fusion 360 will provide a live preview of the extrusion. Once satisfied, click “OK” to confirm the extrusion.

Additional Extrusion Options:

• Symmetric Extrusion:
  • If you want the extrusion to be symmetric with respect to the sketch plane, choose the “Symmetric” option and set the distance.
• Two-Sided Extrusion:
  • For extruding in both directions from the sketch plane, select the “Two Sides” option and set distances for both directions.
• Taper Angle:
  • If you want to create a tapered extrusion, you can set a taper angle.

Editing and Modifying Extrusions:

• To edit an existing extrusion, locate it in the Fusion 360 design tree, right-click, and choose “Edit Feature.” Modify the parameters as needed.
• You can also edit the original sketch to change the shape of the extrusion. Locate the sketch in the design tree, right-click, and choose “Edit Sketch.”

Things to Note:

• Keep sketches well-constrained and use dimensions to control the size and position of sketch elements.
• Experiment with different extrusion options and techniques to achieve the desired 3D geometry.