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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 Note: Since STLs are meshes, the resulting model won't be as precise as parts originally made as solids.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
44 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.
FreeCAD sketcher design part exercise basic

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.
FreeCAD datum exercise basic revolution loft open-source additive

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).
FreeCAD thickness pattern polar fillet equal polygon mode construction

FreeCAD Basic Exercise #2

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
25 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
Solid Edge mechanism mechanicalmechanism liftmechanism

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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Create an OBJ Cube With Your Favorite Images

Anirudh Krishnakumar
in Modeling
17 2 Beginner
Ever wanted to create a CAD file with your favorite pictures? There are many ways to apply images and textures to CAD files. However, for most of these operations, expensive programs or CAD experience might be required. This tutorial shows you how to make a simple OBJ cube, while explaining some of the basic OBJ nomenclature. It then explains the steps to map pictures on the cube's faces. The only tools you will need is a text editor like notepad and your favorite images!
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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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Параметризация модели через переменные в "Компас-3D"

Egor Chugay
in Modeling
14 0 Intermediate
Tutorial relevant for users "Kompas-3D". I don't know if they "Kompas-3D" is used in other countries, but I know "Kompas-3D" most popular in Russia, so further explanation will be in Russian. If you need English version, please comment tutorial, and I make translate. В данной заметке рассмотрено построение параметрической модели на примере корпуса микросхем типа QFP, модель строится в САПР «Компас-3D». Представленный ниже способ - лишь один из многих возможных. И я искренне надеюсь, что кому-то он поможет лучше разобраться 3D моделированием, а кто-то увидит, как оптимизировать процесс. Несмотря на то, что построение модели выполнялось в «Компас-3D», подобные механизмы могут присутствовать и в иных системах, так что возможно пригодится пользователям другого ПО. Описанный ниже способ предполагает наличие определенного навыка работы с 3D моделями, и не содержит подробного описания последовательностей нажатия клавиш, скорее описана методика построения и взаимосвязь объектов.
Kompas-3D qfp tutorial parametric kompas-3d

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
Solid Edge reobotgirppermechanism solidedgeanimation solidedgemotion

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/
Solid Edge solidedge optimization topology design generative
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