Tutorials

How to convert STL to STEP using FreeCAD

86 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 Note: Since STLs are meshes, the resulting model won't be as precise as parts originally made as solids.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 Basic Exercise #1

28 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 Basic Exercise #5

26 0 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.

Assembly & Animation Lifting mechanism using rotating shaft and gear

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

FreeCAD Basic Exercise #3

21 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 Exercise #4

21 7 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 Basic Exercise #2

17 4 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.

Create an OBJ Cube With Your Favorite Images

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!

Robot Gripper Mechanism Motion Simulation & Animation in Solid Edge

12 0 Beginner
How to Assembly & Animation Robot Gripper Mechanism in Solid Edge

Design & Animation Flapping Wing Mechanism in Solid Edge

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

Generative Design - Topology Optimization

10 0 Beginner
Designer Based Structural Optimization Creating optimal next generation designs https://www.udemy.com/topologyoptimization/

FreeCAD TechDraw Workbench

9 2 Beginner
In this video I show and try to explain how to use several tools of TechDraw Workbench. If you want to create 2D views with dimensions and show details with information then this video is for you. Already I apologize for my English, but comments from other videos asked to enter voice in videos so I'm trying. If you have any questions, I can try to clarify as soon as I can.

Tutorial - How to drive a Solid Edge model from Excel

8 2 Beginner
Here's how...

Design & Animation External Gearing (Spur Gear)

8 1 Beginner
This video show how to Design & Animation External Gearing (Spur Gear) in Solid Edge Please SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube channel to update the latest videos. Wish you all the best. Thank you friends

FreeCAD parametric 3d drawing

8 0 Beginner
3D drawing driven by a data sheet. Example : creating a kitchen cabinet furniture driven by a Spreadsheet.