Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Learn how to prepare your text for laser cutting using Fusion 360's sketch features. In this lesson, we'll discuss "bridging" the areas of negative space. We'll discuss when and how to break the "Projection Link" of the projected contours.
Fusion 360's Sketch environment allows you to sketch 2-dimensional objects before turning them into 3D objects or using the 2D file for unique workflows, including laser cutters. The Text command in Fusion 360 can be utilized as a starting point to creating text for a laser cutter. Once the text is placed in your design, you'll want to join negative spaces with the rest of the contours.
Check out the next video in this series, where I demo how to export your Fusion 360 sketch as a DXF file.
Demo file #4: a360.co/2U9pyAv
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - How to Prepare TEXT for a laser cutter using Fusion 360
00:30 - Use dimensions and constraints to bridge contours
01:14 - How to break projection link of sketches in Fusion 360
01:37 - Use the Trim tool in Fusion 360 to delete unwanted geometry
02:05 - Check Text geometry in Fusion 360 by selecting closed profiles
02:24 - Summary of Creating Laser Cut Text with Fusion 360
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#Fusion360 #ProductDesignOnline #LaserCutting
Watch the FULL series here ➞ bit.ly/F360LaserCutter
Thanks to SendCutSend.com for sponsoring this series on Laser Cutting with Fusion 360!
Learn how to prepare your text for laser cutting using Fusion 360's sketch features. In this lesson, we'll discuss "bridging" the areas of negative space. We'll discuss when and how to break the "Projection Link" of the projected contours.
Fusion 360's Sketch environment allows you to sketch 2-dimensional objects before turning them into 3D objects or using the 2D file for unique workflows, including laser cutters. The Text command in Fusion 360 can be utilized as a starting point to creating text for a laser cutter. Once the text is placed in your design, you'll want to join negative spaces with the rest of the contours.
Check out the next video in this series, where I demo how to export your Fusion 360 sketch as a DXF file.
Demo file #4: a360.co/2U9pyAv
FUSION 360 RESOURCES
1. Preview PDO Academy ➞ productdesignonline.com
2. Checklists for Fusion 360 Beginners (Interactive PDF) ➞ bit.ly/f360checklist
3. Fusion 360 Hotkeys (Interactive PDF) ➞ bit.ly/F360Hotkeys
4. 3D Modeling Challenges (with prizes!) ➞ bit.ly/3DModelChallenge
SUPPORT KEVIN'S MISSION
↪Making CAD education accessible
1. Kevin's Patreon ➞ patreon.com/productdesignonline
2. Buy Kevin a Coffee ➞ buymeacoffee.com/pdo
3. Amazon storefront ➞ bit.ly/amazonpdo
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE (& Hit the Bell!)
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - How to Prepare TEXT for a laser cutter using Fusion 360
00:30 - Use dimensions and constraints to bridge contours
01:14 - How to break projection link of sketches in Fusion 360
01:37 - Use the Trim tool in Fusion 360 to delete unwanted geometry
02:05 - Check Text geometry in Fusion 360 by selecting closed profiles
02:24 - Summary of Creating Laser Cut Text with Fusion 360
—
Disclaimer:
This video description may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you.
—
#Fusion360 #ProductDesignOnline #LaserCutting
