How to Use Plane Through Three Points in Fusion 360

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a custom construction plane in Autodesk Fusion 360 using the "Plane Through Three Points" feature. This method is particularly useful for sketching or building features at specific angles or orientations, enhancing your design capabilities.

Step 1: Open Fusion 360 and Start a New Design

• Launch Autodesk Fusion 360.
• Begin a new design by selecting "File" and then "New Design."

Step 2: Access the Plane Through Three Points Tool

• Navigate to the Construction menu located in the toolbar.
• Select Plane Through Three Points from the dropdown options. This will initiate the plane creation process.

Step 3: Select the Three Points

Choose three points to define the plane. You can select from

• Vertices: Points on existing bodies or components.
• Sketch Points: Points from your current sketch.
• Origin: The origin point of your design space.
• Ensure that the points you select are not collinear. If they are, the plane cannot be defined.

Step 4: Create the Plane

After selecting the three points

• Fusion 360 will preview the plane based on your selections.
• Confirm the plane creation by clicking OK in the dialog box.

Step 5: Use the Custom Plane for Sketching

• With the new plane created, you can start sketching on it.
• Select the plane in the browser and choose Create Sketch.
• Use the sketch tools to create features on your custom plane.

Step 6: Apply the Plane with the Split Body Tool (Bonus)

• You can also utilize the newly created plane in conjunction with the Split Body tool.
• Select the Modify menu, then choose Split Body.
• Use the custom plane as the splitting tool to divide the body as needed.

Conclusion

You have now learned how to effectively use the "Plane Through Three Points" feature in Fusion 360. This technique allows for flexible design work at custom angles, enhancing your ability to create complex features. For further practice, try incorporating this method into your current projects or explore other plane types to expand your skills. Happy designing!