Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Low Poly Mesh designs are popular among the 3D printing community. Just about any mesh file can be turned into a low-poly design.
In this tutorial, we’ll look at using Fusion 360 to turn a mesh body into a low-poly design. We’ll then convert the mesh body to a solid to further work on it.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Creating LOW POLY models in Fusion 360
1:00 - Getting a model from Thingiverse
1:20 - Inserting a mesh file
2:00 - Turning off Design History
2:26 - Switching to the Mesh tab
3:00 - Using the Reduce tool
4:07 - Changing the Reduce Target
5:36 - Changing shading style to Flat Shaded
6:48 - Adjusting specific parts of a model
7:50 - Changing model to solid body
8:37 - Splitting bottom to make it flat
9:00 - Printer Results
TUTORIAL RESOURCES
1. This tutorial's resource page ➞ ProductDesignOnline.com/p5
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
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QUESTION
Have a question about Fusion 360? Post it in the comments section of this video!
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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#Fusion360 #ProductDesignOnline
Low Poly Mesh designs are popular among the 3D printing community. Just about any mesh file can be turned into a low-poly design.
In this tutorial, we’ll look at using Fusion 360 to turn a mesh body into a low-poly design. We’ll then convert the mesh body to a solid to further work on it.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Creating LOW POLY models in Fusion 360
1:00 - Getting a model from Thingiverse
1:20 - Inserting a mesh file
2:00 - Turning off Design History
2:26 - Switching to the Mesh tab
3:00 - Using the Reduce tool
4:07 - Changing the Reduce Target
5:36 - Changing shading style to Flat Shaded
6:48 - Adjusting specific parts of a model
7:50 - Changing model to solid body
8:37 - Splitting bottom to make it flat
9:00 - Printer Results
TUTORIAL RESOURCES
1. This tutorial's resource page ➞ ProductDesignOnline.com/p5
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!
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.
—
#Fusion360 #ProductDesignOnline
