But fusion 360 doesn t just integrate the process from design to flat pattern.
How to add sheet metal feature to fusion 360.
To access the sheet metal workspace simply click the workspace button in the upper left corner of the window.
Let s show how to create sheet metal bends folds flange unfold flat pattern and more.
The tools for designing sheet metal parts are in a recently added workspace the sheet metal workspace.
Traditional cad tools only take your sheet metal design from concept to dxf without integrating an expensive 3rd party add in.
Fusion 360 has released the sheet metal modeling environment.
Link to vote for improved sheet metal tools in fusion.
Since the flange tool defaults to the operation of creating a new body be careful.
You might also use the render or drawing workspaces.
I have not found a method of converting a sheet metal body to a sheet metal component capable of being edited in the fusion 360 sheet metal environment.
Fusion 360 is the only tool to integrate design to manufacture.