Additive Manufacturing Training for Autodesk Fusion and Netfabb

The Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course is designed to develop practical skills for engineers, designers and manufacturing professionals working with industrial additive manufacturing. The course explores the workflow from importing and analysing models through build preparation, part orientation, support generation, packing, slicing and manufacturing preparation, helping participants develop more efficient and reliable additive manufacturing processes.

What You'll Learn -  Netfabb Build Preparation, Supports and Additive Manufacturing

During the Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course, you'll learn how to:

• Navigate the Netfabb additive manufacturing environment
• Import and prepare 3D models for additive manufacturing
• Analyse models for potential manufacturing issues
• Repair and modify mesh geometry
• Position and orient parts for 3D printing
• Configure additive manufacturing build platforms
• Create and modify support structures
• Arrange and pack multiple components
• Work with additive manufacturing machines and process parameters
• Prepare models for slicing
• Generate additive manufacturing build data
• Review builds before production
• Improve additive manufacturing preparation workflows

Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course Overview 

The outline of our Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Remote Course is the following:

• Introduction to Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb
• Additive manufacturing workflows
• Netfabb interface and workspace navigation
• Importing and managing 3D models
• Mesh analysis and model repair
• Mesh editing and geometry preparation
• Part orientation and positioning
• Additive manufacturing setup
• Build platform configuration
• Support structure creation and optimisation
• Part arrangement and build packing
• Additive toolpaths and slicing
• Build analysis and validation
• Additive manufacturing production preparation
• Netfabb workflow best practices

Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course Guide Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Fusion with Netfabb

• Introduction to additive manufacturing
• Fusion and Netfabb workflows
• User interface and navigation
• Understanding the additive manufacturing process

Chapter 2: Importing and Managing Models

• Importing 3D models
• Supported model formats
• Managing parts and projects
• Viewing and inspecting model geometry

Chapter 3: Mesh Analysis and Repair

• Analysing mesh geometry
• Identifying model errors
• Repairing problematic meshes
• Preparing watertight models for manufacturing

Chapter 4: Model Editing and Preparation

• Modifying mesh models
• Cutting and separating parts
• Scaling and transforming models
• Preparing geometry for production

Chapter 5: Part Orientation

• Understanding build orientation
• Positioning parts on the build platform
• Evaluating orientation options
• Optimising orientation for additive manufacturing

Chapter 6: Additive Manufacturing Setup

• Creating an additive setup
• Selecting additive manufacturing machines
• Configuring build platforms
• Understanding manufacturing parameters

Chapter 7: Support Structures

• Understanding support requirements
• Creating support structures
• Editing and optimising supports
• Reviewing supported geometry

Chapter 8: Build Platform Arrangement

• Arranging components
• Packing multiple parts
• Build volume considerations
• Optimising available build space

Chapter 9: Additive Toolpaths and Slicing

• Understanding additive toolpaths
• Preparing models for slicing
• Working with layers
• Reviewing sliced build data

Chapter 10: Additive Manufacturing Analysis

• Analysing prepared builds
• Identifying potential manufacturing problems
• Reviewing buildability
• Improving build preparation

Chapter 11: Production Preparation

• Preparing completed builds
• Generating production data
• Reviewing machine requirements
• Checking builds before manufacturing

Chapter 12: Netfabb Workflow and Best Practices

• Complete additive manufacturing workflow
• Build preparation best practices
• Improving efficiency and consistency
• Final project and workflow review

Who Should Attend the Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course

This Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course is suitable for mechanical engineers, manufacturing engineers, additive manufacturing specialists, product designers, 3D printing technicians, production engineers, CAD/CAM professionals and Autodesk Fusion users working with additive manufacturing technologies. It is ideal for professionals wanting practical skills in preparing and optimising components for industrial 3D printing through structured instructor-led training.

Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course Prerequisites

Participants attending this Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course should have basic CAD skills and a general understanding of manufacturing or 3D printing concepts. Previous experience with Autodesk Fusion is beneficial but not essential. Access to the appropriate Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb functionality and a stable internet connection is required when participating in remote training sessions.

Enrol Now in the Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course

Develop practical skills in additive manufacturing, model preparation, build configuration, support generation and production preparation with the Autodesk Fusion with Netfabb Training Course. Contact Design Consulting today to book or learn more about our online and face-to-face Autodesk training options.