Creating threads for 3D printer in Fusion

June 3, 2025 Drew Niemeyer

Fusion makes thread creation simple.  Either it be a cilendrical extrusion or a hole, all you have to do is make sure that MODELED is selected.

For a threaded hole:

For a cylinder: Create dropdown>Thread

After threads are created, export the file to STL and send to 3D printer.  

 

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Drew Niemeyer

Application Engineer, MFG<br><br>Drew Niemeyer began his professional journey after serving in the Marine Corps, transitioning into robotics and PLC programming for a foundry in 2013. In 2015 he joined a small company where he was introduced to AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and Inventor-sparking new passion for CAD technologies. <br><br> Since then, Drew has focused his career on CAD, gaining extensive experience in various design tools and systems. In 2019, he began specializing as a CAD Administrator, developing expertise in AutoCAD Electrical (ACADE) and streamlining workflows to enhance user efficiency. His hands-on experience across diverse environments has equipped him with a deep understanding of CAD applications, enabling him to effectively support and educate customers with practical, real-world solutions.

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