Lesson: Generating 3D printing output

Fusion 360 connects to external

applications to preview the process of 3D
printing. In this lesson, we use these
connected applications or generate an .STL
output directly from Fusion 360.
Learning Objectives:

• Review the options for controlling the

quality of the printed components.
• Preview the process of producing a part
in a specific printer. The completed exercise

• Output .STL data for printing

1. Create a New Design from File tool to open the

F1 Car – Complete Assembly.f3d file.

2. Select 3D Print from the File pull-down of the

Make pull-down.

3. When the dialog opens select the Rear wing

component. Select preview and try some of the
various quality options.

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 If you deselect the Send to 3D Print Utility
checkbox and click OK, you will select a place to
create an .STL file.

4. With the Send to 3D Print Utility option selected,

you can choose what application to use from the
standard list or use Custom to select an installed
application.

5. Click OK with the Print Studio app selected, and

the Print Studio application will open with the
model loaded. If the model does not display in
the envelope of the selected printer; click
Center.

6. Rotate the model using the curved manipulators

to stand the model on it front face.

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 7. Inspect the model to make sure there are not
faults with the geometry.

8. To be able to properly print, supports will need

to be added to model. This is something that is
best left for printer applications.

9. Preview will calculate the amount of material

required and the time required to generate the
part.

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