How To Convert a 3D Model into 2D Templates for CNC, Laser, or Print in Fusion 360

In this final episode in the Fusion 360 design tutorial series, where I've guided you through the process of designing your own model airplane, I show you two ways to create and export your 3D model into 2D templates that can be used for laser cutting, CNC machines, or printed on paper with a desktop printer. These templates can be used in any machine shop or home workshop because the output can be universally used in products like Adobe Illustrator to created printable paper templates as well as Lightburn, G-Code generating software, or CAM (Computer Aided Machining) Software.

Learn how to nest your parts in Fusion 360 and how to prepare your model before you being the nesting, or arranging process.

There are two methods demonstrated in the episode:
-- How to Export your parts to DXF files using the manufacturing space within Fusion 360
-- How to export your 3D model into 2D files for free with the help of an add in and Free Software.

Once you've completed this tutorial, you will be able to use your preferred tools and materials to create the parts needed to manufacture and build your airplane from balsa wood, foam, paper, plywood, aluminum, or any other flat material you choose.

This tutorial does not use the CAM features of F360 nor does it demonstrate how to import the DFX templates for use with routers, lasers, or page layout software. This tutorial only demonstrates how you can get your nested, or individual parts out of Fusion.

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Downloads And Support Materials

Video Chapters
0:00 Before Starting Model Preparation & Important Information
3:17 Checking For Interferences in Fusion 360 Before Exporting
8:57 3D to 2D CNC/Laser/Print Templates using Manufacturing Space
18:08 FREE Method to converting 3D to 2D for CNC/Laser/Print using Free Software and Add-Ins

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[kjellbennersand]

Hi Terrance, I really appreciate your way of teaching your knowledge of fusion 360. I've watched all of your movies about designing an aircraft in fusion 360, I'm very impressed. Now my work begins to understand and be able to design my dream model JA37 Viggen, a former Swedish jet fighter. :)

[AuroraCypher]

Amazing just amazing I'm so glad I found your youtube channel a year ago. You inspired a lot of people to build better and more efficient aircraft while saving tons of cost and materials.

[LarsBaeter]

I've been manually aligning parts of my C-123 to sheets for weeks, which finally also worked, but was very tedious 😬 Thanks to you, I can now learn how to do it much better and how the alignment works practically automatically. I just need to watch your awesome tutorial around a dozen times and I should be able to do it 😄😄 Thank you so much for all the time you spend for sharing your knowledge with us.

[fredblogs]

Thank you for all the effort you have put into your tutorial videos. You are an inspiration.

[Joyplanes]

I didn't see your channel until now, and it's amazing good information. Thank you!

[chrislenard_]

Hi terrance i have watched all the videos in this series it is really helpful to have a person tell us all the moves step by step i admire your hard work and good luck with the l-1011

[Orbis]

Thank you sir. You just saved my sisters bachelor thesis 3D model, which would be impossible to 3D print, but with your help I could "transform" it into a laser cut friendly format... Thank you

[GOODYTWOSHOEsAKAj]

thanks for making this content and to the supporters for helping keep it free! nice work

[charliesmorykin]

thank you so much for getting back to me in regards of when you are planning to release your kits, I know just watching your video how well thought out your kits are going to be and I am amazed at the work and the craftsmanship that you took just even the plan each and every part out on how they fit and look during the construction I cannot wait to do come out with your kits but once again thank you for getting back to me I greatly appreciate

[SimPilot-dlzy]

Thanks man, this is exactly what I was looking for. Finally someone that explains this method for the new user.

[nicoloncke]

Your building skills and video quality are amazing! keep it up and wish you a great build and maiden!

[MCsRC]

You have been an absolute help and inspiration for me thank you for these videos Man you are an awesome person!

[ayushtyagi]

Amazing tutorial, till now I have been manually arranging the components for laser cutting, thank you so much for the tutorial!!

[HS_COMET]

It's the video I've been waiting for.

[feman]

Thank you for this video. I was having trouble with the nesting function and this showed me an alterative solution to the automated nesting. Saved me a complete model re-do due to a part having a phantom element that wouldn't allow the part to arrange correctly. Just left a tip for you. Thanks.

10 out of 5 stars on this one....

[spaced-out-records]

Awesome thanks for your time on this :)

[Liberty_Fuze]

Another fantastic video (I've been waiting for it for a while :) )! I continue to advance my project in parallel with yours, I am working on a Gruman G44 Goose model. You have taught me how to use Autodesk and I thank you very much!

[GS-wxpr]

You are impressive on many levels sir. Very well done.

[forrestheaney]

very helpful. thank you very much for posting. great channel

[nickanrc]

Really cool video series !!! Design to build, very good idea and a real challenge ( I know what it is 😉)!! Good luck !!!