Create a hole in a solid body

Learn how to create a Hole in a solid body in Fusion.

1. Click Design > Solid > Create > Hole .

   The Hole dialog displays.

2. Select a Placement setting:

   • At Point (Single Hole)
   • From Sketch (Multiple Holes)

3. Select a face, plane, or sketch point to place the center of the Hole.

4. Adjust size, shape, and position settings as needed:

   • Drag the center point, edge, and depth manipulator handles to move and resize the hole after you place it, or enter exact values.

   • Select Reference geometry to define the size and depth of the hole by existing dimensions in your design.

   • Select one of the 3 Extents settings, and adjust its associated settings:

     • Distance
     • To
     • All

   • Click Flip Direction to flip the direction of the hole.

   • Select a Hole Type, and adjust its associated settings:

     • Simple
     • Counterbore
     • Countersink

   • Select a Hole Tap Type:

     • Simple
     • Clearance
     • Tapped
       • Thread Type
       • Size
       • Design
       • Check the Modeled checkbox to preview the thread.
     • Taper Tapped (Only available for Simple and Countersink hole types.)
       • Thread Type
       • Size
       • Design

   • Select a Drill Point:

     • Flat
     • Angle
     Tip: Use the dimension and settings preview in the Hole dialog to fine tune your settings.

5. In the Objects to Cut section, check or uncheck objects.

6. Click OK.

The hole displays in the solid body in the canvas.