Fusion 360: Export DXF from a Planar Face + Bonus Gasket Hack! 🛠️🔥
Learn how to export a DXF file from a flat face in Fusion 360 in just a few minutes — perfect for laser cutting, CNC routing, and vinyl cutting.
💡 BONUS: I’ll show you how to make custom gaskets from McMaster-Carr parts using this same technique.
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🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to select a planar face and export it as DXF
✅ Projecting geometry from a 3D body into a 2D sketch
✅ Verifying clean DXF imports in Lightburn
✅ Creating emergency gaskets from McMaster-Carr STEP files
✅ Real-world maintenance hack using laser cutting
🕒 Timestamps:
00:00 – Instant DXF intro
00:30 – Why planar faces only
00:55 – Create sketch from face
01:10 – Project geometry into sketch
01:35 – Finish sketch
01:50 – Export DXF file
02:04 – Import into Lightburn
02:30 – Real-world example: making a gasket
03:00 – Insert McMaster-Carr part
03:30 – Export gasket face as DXF
04:00 – Import gasket DXF into Lightburn
04:40 – Wrap-up and real-world use case
05:00 – Like, Subscribe, Support
📌 Related Videos:
How to Export DXF from Fusion 360 Sketches: Step-by-Step Tutorial - https://youtu.be/FzWyntAYLHw
How To Design Honeycomb Patterns In Fusion 360 - https://youtu.be/CxAtffOpu34
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