Skip to docs navigation

Create Laser Cut Design with Fusion 360

  1. Sketch out design ideas on paper or digital sketchbook
  2. Selecting 3D Modeling software, ideally a parametric modeling program such as Fusion 360
  3. Model the parts of your design paying attention to joints, where pieces meet, and how thick the material is. User parameters act as variables and allow the model to change based on user input
  4. Lay all of the parts flat
  5. Prepare a tool path that takes into account the width or kerf of the laser
  6. Export a DXF file for cutting
  7. Prepare the DXF file according to the instructions of a particular laser cutter.

Fusion 360 Quick Start

Fusion 360 Laser Cutting

Laser Cut Acrylic House

Laser Cut Cell Phone Stand Example

Laser Cut Finger Joint Box

Lay Parts Flat with Arrange

Create Laser Cutting Tool

Laser Cut Kerf Adjustment

Laser Cut Slice Organic Forms into Sheets

Export Toolpaths

Laser Cut Living Hinge

Pinned Finger Joints

T-Slot Finger Joints

Captive Nut Joints