Fusion 360 with PowerShape® helps manufacturers import, fix, and prepare complex models for CNC machining. Use it as a modeling companion to get more from PowerMill.
Create CAM-specific geometry and use with PowerMill for enhanced control of your CNC machines
Analyze imported CAD models to identify and fix faults that could complicate downstream processes
Convert imported CAD designs into models ready for CAM programming, even if the model is faulty
Produce the most complex geometry using powerful surface creation and manipulation tools
Make major changes quickly to imported solid models without the need for a solid history
Split models into core and cavity halves, including parting surfaces, sliders, and shut-out faces
Automate electrode design for EDM. Add clearance, extensions, holder geometry, and spark gaps.
Avoid damaging cutting tools by preventing access to slots that will be produced with EDM
Simplify the creation of highly complex addendum and parting surfaces, used in the design of press tools
Use built-in catalogs to complete the mold-base design. Add sliding cores, lifters, mold locks, and cooling circuits.
Use reverse engineering tools to convert STL meshes into wireframes, surfaces, and solid models
Access tools to manipulate large STL meshes. Fix gaps, smooth regions, and combine with surface and solid data.
CAM modeling companion
Create CAM-specific geometry and use with PowerMill for enhanced control of your CNC machines. (video: 2:19 min.)
Import, analyze, and repair
Analyze imported CAD models to identify and fix faults that could complicate downstream processes. (video: 2:07 min.)
Tolerant solid modeling
Convert imported CAD designs into models ready for CAM programming—even if the model is faulty. (video: 1:28 min.)
Flexible surface modeling
Produce complex geometry using powerful surface creation and manipulation tools. (video: 1:51 min.)
Direct modeling
Quickly make major changes to imported solid models without the need for a solid history. (video: 2:07 min.)
SUBSCRIPTION ONLY
Shared views
Share 3D views of model data with stakeholders. View anywhere, anytime on cloud-connected devices. (video: 2:17 min.)
Autodesk Drive
Subscription only:
Save model data to Autodesk Drive, a secure cloud site. Organize data and let team members review and collaborate.
Accessibility shading
Check the machinability of complex parts. Identify undercut features that require 3+2 or 5-axis machining.
Sketch with parameters
Use parameters and mathematical expressions to construct 2D sketches and solid models.
Extend primitives
Extend the edges of primitive surfaces or solids with a single command dynamically or by a user-defined distance.
Lightweight holes
Identify additional hole features found in complex models imported without a solid modeling history.
Cage morphing
Use a 3D control cage to distort the size and shape of surface, solid, and mesh models.
Assembly modeling
Define libraries of a component and form complex assemblies using drag-and-drop attachment points.
Nesting
Automatically nest groups of wireframe geometry into pre-defined outer boundaries.
Curve wrapping/unwrapping
Wrap curves onto 3D surface and solid models. Unwrap 3D curves to produce 2D outlines for trimming applications.
Every CAD support
Import neutral and third-party files from mainstream CAD systems into PowerShape.
