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How to convert STL to STEP using FreeCAD

Sar Dar
in Design & CAD
89 23 Beginner
This tutorial covers how to convert an STL to a STEP using FreeCAD. Note: Since STLs are meshes, the resulting model won't be as precise as parts originally made as solids. FreeCAD can export: - Step - Iges - Scad - Dxf - Dwg - Obj - Pdf And many others…
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #1

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
40 5 Beginner
The objective of this tutorial will be to discover the workflow for the parametric design of a 3D object with Part Design and Sketcher. For this we will model a basic part involving different types of functions.
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #5

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
35 2 Beginner
This tutorial allows you to discover new Additive tools in FreeCAD Part Design workbench: Additive loft and Revolution. It also introduces the notion of Datum object to create new reference elements in a part.
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #3

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
27 4 Beginner
The objective of this tutorial will be to hang external geometry with the Circle and Polyline tools. Use the Linear Pattern function and use a subtractive function (Pocket) from a face.
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #4

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
26 10 Beginner
This tutorial introduces the Construction Mode for constraining sketch geometry and also new features: Polygon, Equal and Fillet (in Sketcher) then Thickness and Polar Pattern (in Part Design).
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #2

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
23 5 Beginner
The objective of this tutorial will be to use the sketching tools: symmetry constraint, external geometry projection and Polyline. We will also use the Refine parameter to remove an edge.
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Assembly & Animation Lifting mechanism using rotating shaft and gear

CAD CAM Learning
in Assemblies
22 2 Beginner
Assembly & Animation Lifting mechanism using rotating shaft and gear in Solid Edge Please see in video belllow and download practice files in youtube description
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Learn FreeCAD | Hand Trolley Design

siddharth sharma
in Modeling
18 0 Intermediate
Trolley design in FreeCAD|Learn FreeCAD please all dimension divide by 2.5 It's Assumed dimensions not actual,this tutorial only for how to create this design in freecad software In this part we learn how to provide angle in datum plane and many tools FreeCAD is a free and open-source general-purpose parametric 3D computer-aided design modeler and a building information modeling software with finite element method support. Initial release: 29 October 2002; 17 years ago Stable release: 0.18.4 / 26 October 2019; 7 months ago Downloads FreeCAD software from this https://www.freecadweb.org/downloads.php
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Solid Edge Assembly & Motion Animation Shutter Mechanism, Iris Mechanism

CAD CAM Learning
in Assemblies
17 0 Intermediate
Solid Edge Assembly & Motion Animation Diaphragm Shutter Mechanism, Iris Mechanism
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Robot Gripper Mechanism Motion Simulation & Animation in Solid Edge

CAD CAM Learning
in Assemblies
13 0 Beginner
How to Assembly & Animation Robot Gripper Mechanism in Solid Edge
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Design & Animation Flapping Wing Mechanism in Solid Edge

CAD CAM Learning
in Modeling
11 1 Beginner
Video bellow show how to Design & Animation Flapping Wing Mechanism in Solid Edge Please SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube channel to update the latest videos. Wish you all the best. Thank you friends
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Robot gripper of gear-rack drives mechanism Assembly & Animation in Solid Edge

CAD CAM Learning
in Assemblies
11 1 Intermediate
Assembly & Animation Robot gripper of gear-rack drives mechanism in Solid Edge
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Generative Design - Topology Optimization

John Devitry
in Design & CAD
11 0 Beginner
Designer Based Structural Optimization Creating optimal next generation designs https://www.udemy.com/topologyoptimization/
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SolidEdge Tutorial For Beginners | SolidEdge V20 | Practice Exercise 2 | CADable |

Ibrahim Omer
in Design & CAD
10 3 Beginner
Hi welcome back to CADable. Here I am starting a new playlist related to basic tutorials of SOLIDEDGE. This is the 2ns tutorial of this playlist. It is a good exercise for beginners and it will be a good practice for beginners. In this tutorial, we will learn these commands: 1) 2D Commands & Relations 2) Protrusion 3) Cutout 4) Rib 5) Round 6) Chamfer 7) Thin Wall 8) Color Kindly use play pause technique for practice. I have attached files in the description for practice. Feel free to ask your queries in comment section. I will try to answer each and every question. Keep practicing as practice makes a man perfect. #solidedgepracticeexercise #solidedgebeginners #CADable https://grabcad.com/library/solidedge-practice-exercise-1 Kindly Subscribe our Channel for more Videos and Projects in SolidEdge, Solidworks, Blender & Keyshot. Please Like and Share Our Videos. Thanks for Watching. Follow our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CADable​
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FreeCAD tutorial - Feature Based Modeling

Craftsmanspace
in Modeling
10 0 Intermediate
Free 3D CAD software FreeCAD - Part design workbench (Feature Based Modeling). Used tools for 3D CAD modeling: Sketcher, Pad, Pocket, Mirror, Hole, Chamfer.
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