Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to create 3D Printable threads in Fusion 360. I’ll show you how to add clearances based on your 3D Printer’s tolerance. I’ll also discuss a tip that will make your plastic threads even stronger.
This is episode #2 of Practical Prints, a Youtube series where Kevin Kennedy demos all things related to designing for 3D printing in Fusion 360.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - 3D Printed Threads
0:48 - Creating a new component
1:03 - Creating a cylinder
1:45 - Activating the thread command
2:36 - Making the thread modeled
3:00 - Adjusting the thread length
3:33 - Selecting the thread type
4:27 - Setting the Designation
5:36 - Defining the class (tolerances)
6:05 - Selecting the direction
6:20 - Remembering most recent threads
6:44 - Creating a nut
7:33 - Adding the internal threads
8:27 - The default clearance
8:47 - Copying and pasting the component
10:00 - Offset faces to create clearance
11:37 - Debossing text to label the clearance
12:05 - Creating the third copy
13:54 - Adding fillets to the thread edges
16:15 - 3D Printed test results
TUTORIAL RESOURCES
1. This tutorial's resource page ➞ ProductDesignOnline.com/p2
2. View my checklists for Fusion 360 beginners ➞ bit.ly/f360checklist
3. Join us on Patreon ➞ patreon.com/productdesignonline
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QUESTION
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DISCLAIMER
This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps you support the channel at no extra cost to you and allows me to continue to make videos like this.
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Learn how to create 3D Printable threads in Fusion 360. I’ll show you how to add clearances based on your 3D Printer’s tolerance. I’ll also discuss a tip that will make your plastic threads even stronger.
This is episode #2 of Practical Prints, a Youtube series where Kevin Kennedy demos all things related to designing for 3D printing in Fusion 360.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - 3D Printed Threads
0:48 - Creating a new component
1:03 - Creating a cylinder
1:45 - Activating the thread command
2:36 - Making the thread modeled
3:00 - Adjusting the thread length
3:33 - Selecting the thread type
4:27 - Setting the Designation
5:36 - Defining the class (tolerances)
6:05 - Selecting the direction
6:20 - Remembering most recent threads
6:44 - Creating a nut
7:33 - Adding the internal threads
8:27 - The default clearance
8:47 - Copying and pasting the component
10:00 - Offset faces to create clearance
11:37 - Debossing text to label the clearance
12:05 - Creating the third copy
13:54 - Adding fillets to the thread edges
16:15 - 3D Printed test results
TUTORIAL RESOURCES
1. This tutorial's resource page ➞ ProductDesignOnline.com/p2
2. View my checklists for Fusion 360 beginners ➞ bit.ly/f360checklist
3. Join us on Patreon ➞ patreon.com/productdesignonline
TOP FUSION 360 PLAYLISTS
bit.ly/learn-fusion360
bit.ly/woodworker-playlist
bit.ly/3D-printing-playlist
bit.ly/sculpt-playlist
SUBSCRIBE for more high-quality Fusion 360 tutorials! ➞ bit.ly/sub-right-now
MY PREMIUM COURSES
2 Months FREE ➞ bit.ly/courses-free
QUESTION
Have a question about Fusion 360? Post it in the comments section of this video!
HELP THE COMMUNITY GROW
Speak another language? Submit a closed captions translation and help me continue to make CAD education more accessible ➞ bit.ly/translate-this-video
FACEBOOK GROUP
Join and share your projects with the growing community of Hobbyists using Fusion 360 ➞ fb.com/groups/fusion360hobbyists
DISCLAIMER
This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps you support the channel at no extra cost to you and allows me to continue to make videos like this.
—
#3DPrinting #Fusion360 #ProductDesignOnline
