Videos tagged with Fusion 360

This guide outlines the manufacturing process for T.REX ARMS Kydex holsters, detailing steps from Kydex thermoforming and CNC machining to final assembly and quality control. The video highlights the evolution of their tooling and processes over 10 years, emphasizing precision and efficiency. Instruction is provided by engineering and development leaders within the company, showcasing expert knowledge.

This video explores advanced CAD techniques for firearm component design, focusing on remixing existing designs and parametric vs. surface modeling workflows. Unseenkiller demonstrates how to leverage STEP files, create design blanks, and utilize tools like Fusion 360's surface modeler and edit face tool for complex modifications. The discussion highlights the trade-offs between parametric precision and the flexibility of surface modeling for rapid iteration and design adaptation.

This video explores the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using Fusion 360, drawing from the 'Mastering Fusion 360' book. It covers basic sketching, extrusion, revolution, and introduces concepts like parametric modeling, constraints, construction lines, and the transition to surface modeling. The discussion highlights the software's capabilities for 3D printing design and compares its workflow to SolidWorks, emphasizing the learning curve and the value of structured learning resources.

This YouTube video provides a tutorial on how to make quick and simple frame length modifications using Fusion 360. It focuses on the technical aspects of design software and altering dimensions, which is applicable to various modification projects.

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical details significant business expansions and process improvements. He discusses the strategic decision to invest in ten 3D printers to manufacture holster wings in-house, reducing costs and lead times compared to outsourcing or injection molding. Additionally, he showcases the use of a fiber laser for custom magazine engravings, including unique camouflage patterns, and the in-house design and printing of molds for knife sheaths. This shift emphasizes efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced product aesthetics for QVO Tactical's offerings.

This guide details the installation of custom 3D printed furniture, designed for a cyberpunk aesthetic, onto a Hatfield SGL 12 Gauge shotgun. The process involves removing original parts, fitting the 3D printed grip and handguard, and ensuring proper alignment and functionality. The presenter, Booligan, an experienced designer and shooter, highlights the use of Duramic PLA+ filament and the Creality Ender 3 V2 printer for this project, emphasizing the importance of NFA regulations for short-barreled shotguns.

This video explores the capabilities and implications of 3D printing, focusing on its application in firearm-related DIY projects and the broader context of information control and decentralization. It details the use of filament and resin printers for prototyping and manufacturing, discusses the legal landscape surrounding 3D gun files, and emphasizes the importance of learning CAD software like Fusion 360 for design and manufacturing.

Designer Vinh Nguyen discusses his journey into 3D printing firearms, highlighting his creation of a unique grip and barrel shroud for the Heritage Rough Rider. He emphasizes the importance of free and open-source models for accessibility and longevity within the community, contrasting it with proprietary systems. Nguyen also touches on the future of 3D printing, potential industry disruptions, and his ongoing projects, including an MPX receiver designed to accept Scorpion magazines.

This video details the process of 3D printing a custom gun part, specifically a mount for an RMR-style optic designed for a Mauser action. The tutorial covers the entire workflow from conceptualization and CAD design using Fusion 360, through slicing with Cura, to the final 3D print on a Creality Ender 3. The presenter acknowledges their own design limitations, framing the project as an educational journey through the 3D printing workflow for firearm accessories.