Editing Geometry with Fillet, Chamfer, and Press-Pull in Fusion 360

Delve into the nuances of fillet, chamfer, and direct modeling using press-pull in Fusion 360 with this informative article. It elucidates on how to efficiently modify and edit your geometry in this software.

Key Insights

The chamfer tool prompts the user to select edges and enables the creation of geometric shapes. However, users must be cautious while using the drag feature as excessive dragging might lead to errors.
The fillet tool works similarly to chamfer but crafts a curved connection. It allows users to select edges, maintain constant radius and execute modifications in millimeters.
Fusion 360 facilitates direct modeling with the press-pull command, proficient in guessing whether a user aims to create a fillet or extrude the geometry. The user can add an extrude feature or drag the geometry in millimeters.

In this video, we will look at Fillet, Chamfer, and direct modeling using Press-Pull. If I go to my Modify dropdown, you will see Press-Pull, Fillet, and Chamfer all at the top of my window.

Let’s look at Chamfer first. You will see that Chamfer is prompting me to select edges. I will select this edge in my spindle.

And I can use this arrow to drag my Chamfer and create my geometry. You will see that if I drag too far, I will receive an error. So be careful where you drag your Chamfer.

I currently have my Chamfer set to an Equal Distance, but I could do Two Distances or a Distance and an Angle. I will keep it at Equal Distance and Chamfer 4 millimeters and hit OK. Fillet works similar to Chamfer but creates a curved connection.

I will go to Modify > Fillet. And I will select my inner edges here and here, and then these two edges. For this Fillet, I will keep it as a Constant Radius.

And I will do 0.5 millimeter and hit OK. Fusion 360 allows direct modeling using the Press-Pull command. If I go to Modify > Press-Pull, it will automatically guess if I am trying to create a Fillet or if I'm trying to extrude my geometry.

If I select this cylindrical face, it understands that I am trying to add an extrude feature. I will go negative 1 millimeter and hit Enter. Or if I go to Press-Pull one more time and select this curved edge and this curved edge, I can drag in 1 millimeter and hit Enter.

Using a combination of Chamfer, Fillet, and direct modeling in Press-Pull is an efficient way to edit your geometry in Fusion 360. I will see you in the next video.

Reid Johnson

Reid isn't just someone who knows CAD and BIM; he's a licensed architect and contractor who deeply integrates these technologies into every facet of his career. His hands-on experience as a practitioner building real-world projects provides him with an invaluable understanding of how BIM and CAD streamline workflows and enhance design. This practical foundation led him to Autodesk, where he shared his expertise, helping others effectively leverage these powerful tools. Throughout his professional journey, Reid also dedicates himself to education, consistently teaching university courses and shaping the next generation of design professionals by equipping them with essential CAD skills. His unique blend of practical experience, industry knowledge gained at Autodesk, and passion for teaching positions Reid as a true specialist in BIM and CAD technology, capable of bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.