You can create 'user parameters' such as 'nHolesX' and 'nHolesY' and use those to define your model with the same math as your excel.
@artisandice
8 жыл бұрын
hey john, try modify -> change parameters enter all values you plan on using for your parametric modeling and the formulas in user parameters. the you can just enter the name of the parameter when you model and it will pull the formula from your user parameters. then if you want to make your 1-2-3 block and 4-5-6 you just change the user parameters. then magic happens and all you modeling and cam work scales correctly.
@PeterWMeek
8 жыл бұрын
I'm reminded of something the guy from Suburban Tool said (he was talking about angle plates, but it applies to 1-2-3 blocks) when deciding on whether to get a plain angle plate or one with a lot of holes: "What is the first thing you do when you use one? You clean out all those holes scrupulously so a bit of grit or swarf won't fall out and mess up your clamping. Why not just get one with no holes to clean out, since they are rarely used but must be cleaned out every time?" Still, I'm glad you included the arrays of holes. I think I am a lot closer to mastering arrays (patterns) in Fusion 360 with this video. Thanks for the repeat on patterns.
@andrew_the_machinist
6 жыл бұрын
Never quit doing this stuff, John. I've been following you for years now, and I dont think I've ever let you know how much I appreciate you and others sharing knowledge. I wish I could give back more. I'm just now getting into fusion (better late than never) and I'm finding your videos most informative. Thanks! Also, "business of machining" is a great podcast. I dont listen religiously, but I do enjoy the conversations there. Much love! Andrew
@BrianFyhnPetersen
8 жыл бұрын
One tip would be to use the parametric functions of 360 (same principle as the spreadsheet) and the hole distance will always match the size of the part. I use it all the time in Inventor as well.
@juliejones8785
5 жыл бұрын
And distance from the edge is 1/2 the thin side. This lets you bolt two blocks together in any orientation and have edges and sides align to create angle plates, etc.
@joell439
8 жыл бұрын
John, I have learned so much about how to use Fusion 360 in the last couple of days by watching your Fusion Friday videos! You provided me with enough confidence I can do this I downloaded 360 and am already productively using it. Thanks for your never ending infectious enthusiasm. Joel....
@GlassImpressions
8 жыл бұрын
Love the fusion tutorials John!
@sylvainforget2174
4 жыл бұрын
My 1-2-3 blocks have 5 3/8-16 unc tapped holes in a X-pattern around the centre hole. The other holes have diameters 0.34 to 0.36 inch. I enjoyed the video as a good start to the model.
@gwcude
8 жыл бұрын
Your Fusion 360 videos have become must-watch immediately or as soon as possible in my YT subscription list. As always John, thanks for sharing your great tips and finds. Cheers, Gary
@bryanvetter5561
8 жыл бұрын
I was able to follow along and model it out at the same time watching the video. That help out a lot. Thank you again
@1hdsquad
8 жыл бұрын
I tried Fusion 360 for the first time just now, following this video: Wow, its so easy and just works! I used to get mad when I only saw the Autocad logo - as someone with no training in mechanical CAD its just tooo heavy. Thank you!
@mcustom-bx3zv
8 жыл бұрын
Change Parameters under modify, Define the variables length width height etc.
@andrewlukachko4103
8 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that you take the time to learn the software and figure out "equations" and their value. I personally think the system is already simple and robust, you just need to have more seat time in the software. Doing solid modeling is a time consuming process that adds a lot of value in manufacturing. In inventor / solidworks and other 3D programs, there is an equation manager that tracks all dimensions used and where. Keep in mind you can have a single part with 100's of dimensions and the system is geared to handle quantity One thing I don't agree on, and its actually bad practice is not fully defining your sketches. When you don't fully define the sketch, you run the risk of having issues later (when you get more complicated in design) and you have to keep the datum structure in mind when you do it. If you fully define a sketch and constrain it incorrectly, when you scale it, you will have problems that cause a lot of clean up. When you get into large assemblies this is really apparent
@mattfeist471
8 жыл бұрын
Two videos?! Best friday ever ;)
@Amixus
8 жыл бұрын
+NYC CNC you are spoiling us :D
@EkimKnives
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. As a total beginner, building along with the video really helped me understand the layout of fusion 360. Thank You
@cspade99
5 жыл бұрын
if fusion is the same as inventor you can just type a name after you hit D for dimension then = and the dimensions and reference that any time you want so for your first dimension you could have hit D then typed wd=2 (as in the width is 2), the next would have then been wd/1.5, and your height would have been wd/2, etc. I do that for bolt circles all the time so I can then call that in a drawing so it is always parametric.
@TheWolv101
8 жыл бұрын
John @ 1:42 you should be able to right click one the patterned circles(not the First/original circle) and edit the pattern options/parameters. If you want to change the size of the circles you will have to change the First/original circle's diamater dimension. @ 2:18 it has to be a lower case d1 not uppercase D1 for it to work correctly!! Also, a tip after "finishing" a sketch you should be able to right-click the sketch in the browser and enable the visibility and dimension visibility options. Which will allow you to select a dim(from the sketch) when entering in a dim for the Extrude (Push/Pull) operation. At least, that's how to do it without remembering the name of the dimension ex. d0, d1, d2... P.S. The tips/info is based on Autodesk Inventor usage, but it should work because Fusion is what one could call a derivative of Inventor and other CAD programs.
@TheWolv101
8 жыл бұрын
+NYC CNC It might be a inventor only feature. I will do some digging because it would make sense for fusion to have it too. Happy Holidays
@juliejones8785
5 жыл бұрын
It seems like the pattern should be defined on the center point of the holes with hole size as a parameter.
@gpalarry521
8 жыл бұрын
40 yrs ago when I was apprentice mold maker 1-2-3 blocks were first tool I made myself It was a good project for appr. tool you use for ever I wish I still had mine
@MrDaniell1234
8 жыл бұрын
pre fill the parameters, have a look at the draw vid I did right at the start, I pre fill the parameters with user parameters. the sketch patin is changeable you just click on in the bottom bar or the symbol beside the first circle, ctrl is a very handy key
@MrDaniell1234
8 жыл бұрын
+NYC CNC just one tip to do this you need to draw and dimension the first hole press pull it and pattern the hole's not the sketch
@crossthreadaeroindustries8554
7 жыл бұрын
Good share, thanks. When you mentioned about using the parametrics, I took a look in Modify, Change Parameters, expecting to see the d1,d2, etc but they are not shown, by default. Something to look into further - I thought the "natural" dimensions we create as we "dimension" an object would be shown there, not so.
@DonDegidio
8 жыл бұрын
Another good one, John. Have a good weekend.
@GerhardAEUhlhorn
8 жыл бұрын
Hmm … it should be possible to make most of the calculations direct in the model (calculated parameters). I’m not so firm now, I’m actually learning Fusion. So, a question: it is possible to define variables in Fusion, eg. for the number of hohles? If Yes, it should be possible to make the whole block parametric.
@TheMetalButcher
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I finally am starting out with Fusion 360. I would have done it earlier if I realized it was free to students, this is way easier than regular old autocad. I really like these "basics" videos, keep it up. :) Question: How could one quickly put a chamfer on all the holes without having to click on each one?
@winstonperrigin1998
8 жыл бұрын
I was playing around with fusion 360 trying to learn to use it. Following your video, I pressed the top to set direction It gave me the correct direction. Pressing the top and left edges gave me the incorrect direction.
@andrewmack4830
8 жыл бұрын
Top video. Thanks for going slow, and for providing detailed explanation without assuming we know very much :)
@Wpjgdmtu
5 жыл бұрын
Your tutorials are fantastic.
@jono90hd
7 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video but I see you do it all the time. Why is it that you create a new component before creating a sketch. I'm sure that simplifies something later in the process but could you explain why?
@RickMeasham
8 жыл бұрын
When I first installed Fusion 360 it asked what shortcuts I wanted. I used the native. Are you using native? Another option was Solidworks so I wondered if you're using those. I also find I have to double click on a lot of things that seem to be buttons. But maybe my computer is being weird.
@Tulster
8 жыл бұрын
Hey Buddy, This may seem like a dumb question, and I haven't been able to figure it out on my own, but when I dimension lines they are not turning black symbolizing they are dimensioned like yours. I guess my question is... is there a setting to enable that feature that I am just not aware of... not sure if it's cause I am using a Mac or what but it's annoying:)
@stoparret
7 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that the main volume's dimensions would be parametric, but the hole pattern is a specific dimension. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of making the main volume parametric? I understand you have a spread sheet to calculate the values, but shouldn't that be done natively? Am I missing something?
@k5at
8 жыл бұрын
You made my Friday! Thanks John!
@snake8700
8 жыл бұрын
I really like the fusion Friday's !! Thank you
@GregBurgess360
8 жыл бұрын
You could just do the math to find out the dimensions for the first hole location using a parametric dimension
@cristianconrads9109
8 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I have no knowledge in this area, I just enjoy your videos. I was trying to understand the way you calculate the position of each hole. If I put 2 blocks side by side, let say facing to the 2x3 face, 2" across is X and 3" is Y. On each block the holes on X axe are at the same distance. If I give numbers to the holes, starting on the top left corner, does hole 1,3 (block, hole number) need to be at the same distance to hole 2,1 as hole 1,3 to hole 1,2?
@MrDaniell1234
8 жыл бұрын
+Cristian Conrads length/amount +1 then one less on the pattern going in one direction then the same going the other direction using the first pattern as the start for the second set and you dimension in the first sketch, press pull and you pattern the hole not the sketch, also as it says above 100/5 will be a pattern of 4 hole 25 mm apart
@AndyBlackman
8 жыл бұрын
Good video. Could you input your spreadsheet info into the fusion parameters and adjust on the fly?
@MrDaniell1234
8 жыл бұрын
+Andy Blackman there is a dump user paramaters to a .csv and import .csv into user parameters in the fusion api section on the forum
@JOHNPHUFNAGEL
8 жыл бұрын
Did you go to school for solidworks or fusion 360? Can you recommend anyplace that I can learn solidworks? I have found videos on KZitem but very little from beginning to end. Great videos keep up the good work!
@TheBikerScout
8 жыл бұрын
You forgot to thread some of the holes, and add the chamfers on the holes as well.
@malmbergmorgan
8 жыл бұрын
i think you can put name on your dimentions "small = 2" then you just typ small x 2
@billdlv
8 жыл бұрын
Might have to take the fusion 360 plunge, I like what I see so far compared to SW. What about some threaded holes and clearance holes for 3/8? I think we get used to the cheapie 123 blocks....
@billdlv
8 жыл бұрын
+NYC CNC John I meant showing the tapped holes in 360. Some 123 blocks have clearance holes for 3/8 hardware so you can bolt 2 together.
@MrDaniell1234
8 жыл бұрын
+Bill De La Vega that can be done you will have to look in the tips and tricks on the fusion forum for how to do it
@moking1761
8 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I have designed and built a 3 axis router and although I have had a life long trade in electronics I am 75 years old and m,y abilities have got stuck in analogue. My present problem is that the breakout PCB has both a printer parallel port and also a USB port. Now my question is this, can the USB port supply the data or does it have to come via the parallel port leaving the USB port to supply the + 5 volts that is isolated from the motor supply. If the data does indeed come via the USB port how can I derive the relative port address for the Mach3 requirements. Hope you can help or anybody else for that matter. The main reason for asking this question is that my PC set aside for the control is a netbook and doesn't have a printer port. Cheers MoK
@cristianconrads9109
8 жыл бұрын
My knowledge in this is literally 0, just have a question. If I put 2 blocks side by side, do all the holes need to be at the same distance?
@Geroskop
8 жыл бұрын
A quick question, why Autodesk Fusion 360 and not SolidWorks? Is there some advantages when you work with CNC devises?
@Dakakeisalie
8 жыл бұрын
Fusion has a built in CAM functionality. Yes there is MasterCAM and other plugins for Solidworks but those cost extra on top of the base Solidworks itself. For Students, Hobbyists, and Small Businesses, the entirety of Fusion 360 is Free. I prefer Solidworks myself (get it through work) and cannot stand modeling in F360, but I do need the CAM functionality, so I import all my Solidworks generated models into F360 to do the machining.
@Geroskop
8 жыл бұрын
+mlnlme1 thanx! rly helpfull!
@tjnak
8 жыл бұрын
SO I have decided I might need to give up my Alibre and join the 21st Century. I'll be building all of the lessons (that I can) of your Fusion Fridays. Did you get a lathe yet? LOL
@x19freak
8 жыл бұрын
+NYC CNC don't forget to make the pass through holes large enough to allow the bolts to pass through - here's a good video on how 1-2-3 blocks are supposed to work - kzitem.info/news/bejne/xmh41nqakZ6JgX4
@x19freak
8 жыл бұрын
NYC CNC You're welcome and I thought you'd enjoy that. They put out some great videos.
@garyyuhasz5720
6 жыл бұрын
how do i thread the 123 block?
@LumaLabs
8 жыл бұрын
You know though, the Moore Tool style 11 hole 1-2-3 block is the better 1-2-3 block! =)
@TheRangeControl
7 жыл бұрын
What are "123 Blocks" for??? I can't really get an answer from anyone so far.
@MITCHSTEELE4231
7 жыл бұрын
all kinds of things. you can use them for drilling though holes in a materiel. or you can use them for spacers, or risers.
@633r
8 жыл бұрын
wow imperial system looks like a lot of effort to work out the details
@MrKickalot
8 жыл бұрын
Why the new component?
@MrKickalot
8 жыл бұрын
+Jason .Allman HAHA... nevermind... just watched the clamp intro!!
@yousuck2000
5 жыл бұрын
Pls do your measurements in mm!
@mugur52
4 жыл бұрын
I took the time to draw it in Fusion 360 and i tought i'd share it with you guys (a360.co/2YFllov) I also exported it on pdf drive.google.com/open?id=1EDy1pS1PwQhgTViWUW2aCK8HSS9UK9Tn It's In mm btw :)
@diegogonzalezz
8 жыл бұрын
How you move from this to g code
@diegogonzalezz
8 жыл бұрын
+NYC CNC ok thanks for the answer
@TheAbarth15
8 жыл бұрын
Basing dimensions off of surfaces with chamfers, fillets, etc is a bad modeling practice and should be avoided. These features are not stable and should not be used as a basis for a dimension
@juliejones8785
5 жыл бұрын
Adding a chamfer, etc. does not change the position of the surface/plane. It only changes the shape of the edge.
@nathanlockman1554
8 жыл бұрын
Hey John, Thanks for the great video again! You asked for some tricks to manage parameters and dimensions so I made a response video with some tips. kzitem.info/news/bejne/sIynzqRsbYGFrIo Hopefully you get something helpful out of it. Its great to see you delving into the more powerful features in Fusion 360!
@patrickstaudt7538
7 жыл бұрын
only not subbing because you always winge about how fusion does things not so automatically... sorry. had to say that
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