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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 Note: Since STLs are meshes, the resulting model won't be as precise as parts originally made as solids.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…
FreeCAD
shape
solid
conversion
iges
triangulated
mesh
convert
FreeCAD Basic Exercise #1
Quentin Plisson
in
Modeling
43
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.
FreeCAD
basic
polyline
slot
circle
geometry
external
pattern
linear
HOW TO USE BOTH FLOW SIMULATION AND THERMAL ANALISIS IN A HEAT EXCHANGER
Dmitriy Babych
in
Design & CAD
27
1
Intermediate
Heat exchanger
Other
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.
FreeCAD
polyline
geometry
external
symetric
design
part
sketcher
freecad
Tutorials on Injection Mould Designing
Prabhakar Purushothamman
in
Design & CAD
22
0
Beginner
Design of Three Plate Mold an Introduction
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engineering
mechanical
mould
mold
educational
basic
sourbh
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
"how to do structural and thermal analysis of disc brake rotor using ansys software
harikrushna dodiya
in
Design & CAD
22
3
Intermediate
following step u can do
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ansys
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
FreeCAD
beginners
tutorial
pocket
pad
extrude
design
freecad
spring
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!
OBJ
photo
cube
cad
map
texture
obj
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
Solid Edge
shuttermechanism
solidedgeanimation
solidedgemotion
solidedgeassembly
How to do DYNAMIC analysis of CRANKSHAFT in ABACUS or ANSYS?
harikrushna dodiya
in
Design & CAD
16
1
Intermediate
if u found natural frq of crank shaft than follow this step this is also one type of dynamic analysis.
Other
How to 3D Print from Adobe Photoshop
Stratasys
in
Modeling
16
1
Intermediate
Every sculpture, product, installation and building (successful and unsuccessful) starts with an idea. When it takes physical form, the designer gets valuable aesthetic and practical feedback. Here are some tips on when and how 3D printing can feed this process.
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polyjet
cad
stratasys
graphics
designing
3dprinting
photoshop
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