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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 Note: Since STLs are meshes, the resulting model won't be as precise as parts originally made as solids.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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Convert STL (or OBJ) Mesh to SOLIDWORKS Model (NURBS)

FredSWUG
in Modeling
72 12 Intermediate
Need to convert an STL (or OBJ) file into a "real CAD model"? There are several tutorials which already exists for this topic. I'm making a new tutorial to give additional information.
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How else can you do in SolidWorks Grids cut

Aleksandr
in Design & CAD
14 0 Beginner
Phased construction of grooved grid
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How to do a Basic Linear Finite Element Analysis in CATIA V5

Pedro José Silva Campos
in Simulation & CAE
10 2 Intermediate
After this tutorial, hopefully you will be able to do a simple linear analysis using FEM (Finite Element Method). The steps are straight forward and the part used is available in my profile (foot peg - ATV). The idea behind this is seeing how it reacts to a Pressure of 125 KPa. All the units in this tutorials are in the IS (International System) but i will put the conversions Metric-Imperial. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS SUCH AS WHERE ARE THE COMMANDS LOCATED DON'T HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. Pedro José Silva Campos
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Tutorial: Convert .stl Mesh to Solid File in Autodesk Inventor

Ioannis Skarlatakis
in Design & CAD
8 9 Beginner
I found today a post from a friend (Nuno) asking how to solve this issue, converting an .stl to solid .ipt. Then I remembered that I found something in the past regarding this conversion... Yeap! it was in Autodesk Labs So let me explain with couple of easy steps how this works...
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Autodesk Inventor Tutorial - How to Simulate the Basic Static Stress Analysis

Ardi Noerpamoengkas
in Simulation & CAE
5 0 Beginner
This tutorial is about how to simulate the basic static stress of a cantilever beam. The simulation use the default mesh settings. The feature is updated on June 2, 2019.
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Car wheel rim finite element analysis

Ali Baba
in FEM
4 1 Beginner
Learn how to use SesamX, Salome and FreeCad to create a finite element simulation of a car wheel rim. This tutorial is composed of 4 steps: 1) How to prepare the rim geometry for meshing using FreeCad. 2) How to mesh the rim using Salome. 3) How to analyze the rim deformation using SesamX. 4) And how to visualize the results using Salome. You can consult the detailed wheel rim tutorial for a deeper presentation: https://www.sesamx.io/doc/tutorials/car_wheel_rim The geometry used for this tutorial is provided by Henry: https://grabcad.com/library/car-rim-132
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Create 3D model of metal wire mesh in SolidEdge

Cadlancer Services
in Modeling
4 0 Beginner
Watch tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftXlj_KMS94&feature=youtu.be
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Tutorial: How To Obtain Relative Accurate Results From Stress Analysis in Autodesk Inventor

Ioannis Skarlatakis
in Design & CAD
4 0 Beginner
FEA is not a simple mathematical operation. Instead it is a computer-based iterative numerical technique along with inevitable discretization errors, as a function of elements. Therefore these errors can be reduced by... specifying more elements (H-refinement) or employing a higher order of polynomial at each iteration (P-refinement). Effectively more computational power is required to solve complex shaped geometries with high dense mesh (Elements). But how dense should be my mesh to get appropriate results without wasting hours on simulation ??? This is the Golden Question! ... There is a criterion for that, called Converged solution... In plain words the mesh does not need any further refinement (denser mesh) as long as the solution is "Converged". The solution is assumed to be "Converged" when the results of the polynomial eq. does not change according to a prespecified tolerance e.g. 10% Good Results, 0.1% Great Results. So, let me share some information how to manipulate the mesh for a model along with three examples. As a conclusion we will enhance your confidence regarding the results you get, whether are relatively accurate or not (Low Percentage of Discretization Errors) without wasting hours on simulation!!! Don't Forget the simulation results are nothing without any experimental results to compare with.
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How I convert Mesh File (.stl) File in to Part file #Solidworks | Simple way

Mohit
in Modeling
4 0 Intermediate
Simple Conversion of mesh file into part file with help of solidworks.
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Abaqus CAE mesh inclination

S. B.
in FEM
4 1 Beginner
Mesh inclination with Abaqus CAE
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Convert STL mesh to a Solid Body In Just 3 Minute | Fusion 360 #fusion360

Mohit
in 3D Printing
4 1 Intermediate
Convert STL mesh to a Solid Body In Just 3 Minute | Fusion 360 Here you can convert your Mesh file in to Solid model by just some clicks, Note : Only Low facet body can convert to solid body. #Fusion360 #3dprinting
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Simplification Surface and Surface Mesh

Maxime Chagnot
in FEM
4 0 Beginner
https://youtu.be/XQ0Q6M66ToM This tutorial shows you how to transform a multi-patches surface into a clean surface. With the surface simplification functionality, you can merge patches together and obtain a proper surface. Combined with the healing feature, you fill the small gaps and connect all the patches together. To verify if the surface you can offset it to see if it is fully healed. The final step is to open the SIMULIA Structural Model Creation application, to mesh the surface and see why is it useful to clean the surface first.
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mesh using pipe comment in autodesk fusion360

kiran
in Modeling
3 0 Intermediate
here you can find how to make a steped mesh using pipe comment in fusion360
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Create Mesh Lamp with Flex Twisting & Circular Pattern

langgeng wahyu hidayat
in Modeling
3 0 Beginner
Mesh lamp modeling with flex and circular pattern command
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