Creating a flat pattern from a 3D auger blade modelled in Fusion 360

[jonpendleton57]

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know if there is a way to create a flat pattern from a 3D auger blade modelled in Fusion 360. I have found YouTube videos that show this being done in 'Inventor' and 'Solid Works' but zero for 'Fusion 360'. 

Thanks,

JP

[TheCADWhisperer]

I doubt it can be done, but -...

Can you File>Export your *.f3d file to your local drive and then Attach it here to a Reply?

Another option might be to do as a surface body and then Unwrap in MeshMixer.

[jonpendleton57 · Accepted solution]

Thank you for your reply. I have seen meshmixer used to unfold a multi
curve plate on YouTube. I will try this solution, thank you. Seems strange
that you can't achieve this in Fusion 360 though.

Regards,
Jon

[etfrench]

This paper may hold a clue to solving this puzzle.

[MichaelT_123]

Hi Mr ETFrench,

It is very interesting article,  

although "the clue" seems to be ... beyond Everyday Fusion Mortals.

Related:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-design-validate-document/auger-flight-sections-into-flat-patte...

Regards

MichaelT