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1. Using finite element analysis with Fusion 360:

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1. Using finite element analysis with Fusion 360:

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A significant tool accessible via many CAD applications is carrying out engineering analysis or finite element analysis (FEA).
I learned how to model FEA in Fusion 360 last Summer while working at an NC State spin off, Smart Materials Solutions, with Dr. Stephen Furst.

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2. FEA allows engineers to utilize CAD programs like Fusion 360 to determine functionality in designed objects. 

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2. FEA allows engineers to utilize CAD programs like Fusion 360 to determine functionality in designed objects. 

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In almost every engineering design related projects some analysis is warranted and with CAD, this can be done prior to fabrication.
In the flexure shown below, we modified the Deformation scale in Fusion 360 to demonstrate the performance of this part in a variety of load bearing situations.
Note that as shown, the part is undeformed, or not challenged by load.

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3. FEA can sometimes show variances that are difficult to detect.

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3. FEA can sometimes show variances that are difficult to detect.

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In the model below, the stress applied to the part is not easily identifiable, but this can be seen by using the scaling option in Fusion 360. This is perhaps the best scaling feature available in a CAD application that is presently available.

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4. Modal displacement can also be determined:

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4. Modal displacement can also be determined:

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Using the scale shown in the bottom right, modal displacement can be tested and saved in several different scenarios. This enables an engineer or designer to change the scenario, varying the stressors on the item being designed.

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5. In this example, the color shown on the part corresponds to the level of  displacement of the part from the position of origin.

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5. In this example, the color shown on the part corresponds to the level of  displacement of the part from the position of origin.

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6. As additional load and stress are applied to the designed part, the stress can be modeled using CAD.

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6. As additional load and stress are applied to the designed part, the stress can be modeled using CAD.

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Finally the stress can even be animated so as to provide an engineering team a better perspective on the displacement exhibited by the part:

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Finally the stress can even be animated so as to provide an engineering team a better perspective on the displacement exhibited by the part: