Fusion 360
Mechanical · Product Design
Cloud-connected CAD/CAM/CAE in a single integrated tool.
Course Quick Info
| Duration | 1 – 1.5 Months |
|---|---|
| Mode | Classroom at KPHB + Online Available |
| Certificate | Industry-recognized completion certificate |
| Placement | Placement Assistance — Product Design Studios & SMEs |
| Who Should Join | Mechanical/product design students and pros, makers and entrepreneurs, anyone wanting one tool from design through CNC |
Why Fusion 360?
Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud-connected CAD/CAM/CAE platform that combines parametric and freeform 3D modelling, assembly design, rendering, simulation and CNC manufacturing (CAM) in a single integrated tool. It's especially popular with product designers, startups, and small manufacturing businesses for its all-in-one workflow and collaborative cloud features.
Curriculum
Course Syllabus
8 modules
- Sketch constraints and solid modelling features
- Organic shape design using T-spline surfaces
- Joints, motion studies, and assembly constraints
- Sheet metal design, materials, and photorealistic rendering
- Stress analysis basics within Fusion 360
- Toolpaths and CNC milling/turning basics for manufacturing
- 2D drawing generation and BOM
- Product design from concept to manufacturing-ready drawing/CAM file
Career Opportunities
- ✓Product Design Engineer
- ✓CAD / CAM Designer
- ✓Mechanical Design Engineer (Startup / SME) at product design studios, prototyping labs and design-led startups
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Fusion 360 has a relatively approachable interface and is a great starting point for mechanical/product design, while still being powerful enough for professional use.
Yes, that's one of its biggest advantages — design and CAM toolpaths exist in the same software, which this course covers at a foundational level.
Autodesk offers free personal-use licenses for students and hobbyists with certain limitations, and paid subscriptions for commercial/professional use; we'll guide you on which license fits your situation.
Ready to start your career in Fusion 360?
Talk to Manju Ma'am, sit in on a live class, and decide for yourself.