Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is a vacuum former the perfect companion to a 3D Printer?
I designed a phone holder in Fusion 360, 3D printed it, vacuum-formed a mold, and poured it in resin... but there were A LOT of issues that I ran into.
3D Modeling Challenge (Sponsored by Thangs)
bit.ly/3dmodelchallenge
PROJECT MATERIALS
Vacuum Former ➞ mayku.me
Resin (low odor) ➞ amzn.to/3cH3L8l
PETG Sheets ➞ amzn.to/3ibdtB6
Mold Release (Vasoline) ➞ amzn.to/3jaZ7Cg
My 3D Printer ➞ bit.ly/kevins-printer
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Fusion 360 tutorial, making a phone holder
1:00 - Sketching the side profile
1:50 - Design considerations and constraints
4:30 - Using the Draft feature
6:50 - About Thangs.com and how to win a 3D printer
8:10 - Checking the appearance and draft analysis
9:24 - Did the vacuum form actually work?
10:12 - Pouring the final mold with resin
TUTORIAL RESOURCES
1. Learn Fusion 360 faster ➞ ProductDesignOnline.com
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
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MY PREMIUM COURSES
2 Months FREE on Skillshare ➞ bit.ly/courses-free
Masterclass: Fusion 360 for Woodworkers ➞ bit.ly/woodworkingMasterclass
DISCLAIMER
This video and description contain 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
Is a vacuum former the perfect companion to a 3D Printer?
I designed a phone holder in Fusion 360, 3D printed it, vacuum-formed a mold, and poured it in resin... but there were A LOT of issues that I ran into.
3D Modeling Challenge (Sponsored by Thangs)
bit.ly/3dmodelchallenge
PROJECT MATERIALS
Vacuum Former ➞ mayku.me
Resin (low odor) ➞ amzn.to/3cH3L8l
PETG Sheets ➞ amzn.to/3ibdtB6
Mold Release (Vasoline) ➞ amzn.to/3jaZ7Cg
My 3D Printer ➞ bit.ly/kevins-printer
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Fusion 360 tutorial, making a phone holder
1:00 - Sketching the side profile
1:50 - Design considerations and constraints
4:30 - Using the Draft feature
6:50 - About Thangs.com and how to win a 3D printer
8:10 - Checking the appearance and draft analysis
9:24 - Did the vacuum form actually work?
10:12 - Pouring the final mold with resin
TUTORIAL RESOURCES
1. Learn Fusion 360 faster ➞ ProductDesignOnline.com
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 on Skillshare ➞ bit.ly/courses-free
Masterclass: Fusion 360 for Woodworkers ➞ bit.ly/woodworkingMasterclass
DISCLAIMER
This video and description contain 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
