3.7a - Sweep (Daily Exercises)

Sweep - Paperclip Insanity

The sweep tool is excellent for creating geometries along a path.

https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=SLD-SWEEP-SOLID

Review the video to learn about the different options for using the sweep tool:

Getting Started with the SWEEP TOOL in Autodesk Fusion 360.mp4

Now we are going to model a paperclip to demonstrate out understanding of sweep. Reference the Drawing and work along with the video tutorial to make the Paperclip using the Sweep Tool.

Paperclip Drawing

Drawing dimensions are in mm.

Sweep-Paperclip.mp4

Paperclip Tutorial

Follow Along with the video to create your paperclip.

Fun Stuff

Also, Check this out these two awesome resources related to paperclips. Ever wonder how they make paperclips?

Paper Clip machine.mp4

You can also check out this instructables link to see how to build paper clip machines. https://www.instructables.com/Building-Machines-From-Paperclips/

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