Create a 3D Printable Mold from a Mesh File using Fusion 360

This video tutorial demonstrates how to use Fusion 360's new mesh tools to create a two-part mold from an STL file. It covers inserting and preparing mesh files, creating a mold box, using mesh features like tessellate and combine, and finalizing the mold with direct editing and registration pins. The tutorial emphasizes the new workflow improvements, making it easier to work with complex mesh files and prepare them for 3D printing.

What is the first step in setting up a mesh in Fusion 360?

• Create a new sketch

• Select the file from your computer

• Define the units

• Turn on the origin folder

Why is it important to set the units for an STL file in Fusion 360?

• It changes the file format

• It determines the file size

• STL files are unitless

• It affects the color of the model

What is the purpose of creating a center rectangle in the mold box creation process?

• To convert the mesh to a solid

• To create a new component

• To set the color of the mold

• To define the size of the mold box

What feature in Fusion 360 allows you to convert a solid body into a mesh body?

• Extrude

• Tessellate

• Combine

• Split Body

What is the purpose of the mesh combined feature in Fusion 360?

• To change the color of a mesh

• To cut one mesh body from another

• To export the mesh as a 3MF file

• To merge two mesh bodies

What is a recommended file extension for exporting a mesh in Fusion 360?

• OBJ

• DXF

• STL

• 3MF

Why might you create registration pins in a 3D printable mold?

• To help align the two halves

• To increase the file size

• To add color to the mold

• To convert the mesh to a solid