Physical materials and appearances in Fusion

Design and technology

Systems approach to design

Input components

LEDs

Buzzers

Motors

Data logging

Electronic calculations

Virtual and physical testing of systems

Fusion fundamentals

Create, modify and constrain 2D sketches in Fusion

3D model using Extrude and the Timeline in Fusion

Design for additive manufacturing with Fusion

Assembly modelling in Fusion

Technical drawings in Fusion

Assemble, test and refine systems

Pupils will develop knowledge of electronic components and a systems approach to designing. They will learn about different components and use these to build and test circuits for different purposes. They will design a system to control a greenhouse environment, considering the different variables.

Systems approach to design: Sustainable Futures

the component’s physical properties, like weight or density, are updated

the file automatically exports to 3D print

What happens when a physical material is assigned to a component in Fusion?

An appearance only changes the {{}} properties of a component.

Which workspace in Fusion allows you to create photorealistic images of your model?

applies both visual and real-world material properties

produces a photo-realistic image of a design

It helps communicate realistic visuals of a digital prototype.

Why is rendering useful in product design?

Assigning the correct physical material is important because it affects how a component will behave in the {{}} world.

A prototype is an early model of a design used to {{}} and explore ideas.

a part of an assembly that can contain bodies, sketches, and materials

lists all design elements like bodies and materials

Match each Fusion tool or feature to its purpose:

the visual look of a surface (e.g. colour, texture, reflectivity)

What does appearance control in a CAD model?

When using Fusion, assigning physical materials changes a component’s {{}}, such as weight, strength, or density.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Physical materials and appearances in Fusion

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.