Speaker
Michael SmithApplications Engineer - Manufacturing Industry | Baker BaynesMichael Smith is a highly skilled manufacturing specialist at Baker Baynes, bringing over 9 years of expertise in furniture manufacturing and more than 5 years of experience in CNC manufacturing with both 3 and 5 axis. Holding an Honours degree in Interior Architecture from the University of Pretoria, Michael combines his educational background with a professional focus on furniture and product design. He is proficient in creating and editing CNC post processors, making him a pivotal asset in advanced manufacturing.
His career includes significant roles such as Product Design Consultant at Meta Studio, where he specialises in conceptualisation and advanced manufacturing, and Product Development Lead at Houtlander, where he optimised designs and managed junior designers. Michael’s technical skills are complemented by his fluency in Rhino, Grasshopper, and Autodesk Fusion, which he leverages to deliver high-quality designs and manufacturing solutions.
With a strong foundation in both design and practical manufacturing processes, Michael is dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into tangible, market-ready products.
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: 27 - 29 Aug 2024
- Time: 3:00 am - 10:00 am
Autodesk Fusion Design _ Aug 2024
The Autodesk® Fusion: Introduction to Parametric Modeling guide provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy using the Autodesk® Fusion software. Through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, you will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using the Autodesk Fusion 360 software. This training will also assist you in preparing for the Autodesk Fusion Certified User exam.
Topics Covered:
• Understanding the Autodesk Fusion interface
• Creating, constraining, and dimensioning 2D sketches
• Creating and editing solid 3D features
• Creating and using construction features
• Creating equations and working with parameters
• Manipulating the feature history of a design
• Duplicating geometry in a design
• Placing and constraining/connecting components in a single design file
• Defining motion in a multi-component design
• Creating components and features in a multi-component design
• Creating and editing T-spline geometry
• Documenting a design in drawings
• Defining structural constraints and loads for static analysis
Course Prerequisites
– Access to the 2023 or 2024 version of the software
– For in-class training we can provide hardware & software
– No experience with CAD or 3D modeling required, but an understanding of drafting 3D parts is an asset
Delivery Methods
– Instructor-Led Classroom
– Baker Baynes Training Centre
– Onsite