If you’re just getting started with Fusion 360, the best way to master it is through hands-on practice. This article features a curated collection of practice drawing exercises designed especially for beginners — and you can download them as a free PDF eBook.
Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or entry-level designer, these exercises will help you build confidence in sketching, modeling, and assembly basics.
What’s Inside the Free PDF eBook?
This beginner-friendly eBook includes:
- 25 Fusion 360 drawing exercises
- Clear, printable sketches with dimensions
- Focus on 2D sketches, 3D extrusions, fillets, holes, chamfers, and more
- Step-by-step progression from basic to slightly advanced parts
Why Practice Fusion 360 Exercises?
Fusion 360 is a powerful cloud-based CAD/CAM tool, and practicing with structured exercises helps you:
- Master the parametric design workflow
- Learn feature-based modeling step by step
- Improve your speed and modeling accuracy
- Build a portfolio of solid CAD skills for future projects or employers
Sample Beginner Exercises from the PDF
Exercise #1 – Basic Rectangular Bracket
Skills Used: Sketching, dimensioning, extrude, fillet
Exercise #2 – Circular Plate with Holes
Skills Used: Circular pattern, hole tool, center dimensioning
Exercise #3 – U-Shaped Base
Skills Used: Offset sketch, extrude cut, mirroring
Exercise #4 – L-Bracket with Cutout
Skills Used: Constraints, extrude join, cut features
Download the Free PDF eBook
Get your hands on this printable set of exercises to practice Fusion 360 offline or in your CAD classes.
Download Fusion 360 Beginner Exercises – Free PDF eBook
7 Tips to Master Fusion 360 Faster
1. Use Constraints Early
Add horizontal, vertical, and equal constraints while sketching to control your geometry better.
2. Name Your Components
Organize your timeline and label your features clearly for easier editing later.
3. Use Construction Lines
Separate reference geometry using construction mode to avoid confusion in your sketch.
4. Leverage Parameters
Set up user parameters to make your designs scalable and easy to modify.
5. Use the Browser Tree
Quickly access and modify sketches, bodies, and features through the browser pane.
6. Practice Shortcuts
Using keyboard shortcuts like S for Search Commands can speed up your workflow significantly.
7. Explore Timeline History
Use the timeline at the bottom to edit earlier operations without starting from scratch.
With this free Fusion 360 eBook, you’ll go from beginner to confident modeler, one drawing at a time.
Start practicing now — download your free PDF today!