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How to convert STL to STEP using FreeCAD

Sar Dar
in Design & CAD
84 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 Note: Since STLs are meshes, the resulting model won't be as precise as parts originally made as solids.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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How to Manage Printer Materials in GrabCAD Shop

Stratasys
in Design & CAD
0 0 Beginner
GrabCAD Shop allows users to manage their 3D printer materials via the Admin Console and the shop itself as an operator. Please note that only admins have access to the Admin Console.
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Matte or Glossy? Which Finish to Use for Your 3D Prints and When.

Alexa Nahum
in Modeling
9 0 Beginner
Matte or Glossy? That is the question. PolyJet users often ask themselves whether they should print a part with a matte finish or a glossy finish. And not without reason. The type of finish can totally alter the look, feel, color, and even strength and durability of two otherwise identical parts. Each option has its own benefits and implications that need to be considered. In this tutorial we will give an overview of matte and glossy, compare the pros and cons of each, and offer examples that clearly show what each finish type has to contribute. Finally, we will wrap up with a quick breakdown of when to use what.
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How to FDM Print for Part Sliding Clearance

GrabCAD Tutorials
in Assemblies
13 4 Intermediate
If you are 3D printing parts that have to fit/slide together after printing, you will need to put some sort of clearance between those parts in your CAD system. A good starting place is a clearance 2x the layer height you are going to print at, but you should make a few smaller test prints at different clearances to see if the 2x layer height rule holds for your particular situation and orientation. Have fun and happy printing!
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Freecad - repairing 3D files for 3D printing.

Jamie
in Modeling
2 0 Intermediate
Using Freecad to heal 3D models that are created in other 3D application. Ideal for those who use sketchup to create 3D objects and export them as stl files.
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FreeCAD Spreadsheets - The Basics

Sar Dar
in Design & CAD
2 0 Beginner
An introduction to using FreeCAD spreadsheets.
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #1

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
25 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

Part 1: A Look at Color Proofing

Naftali Eder
in 3D Printing
10 0 Beginner
This tutorial gives some background on color proofing and explains what to do when the color you print doesn't match the color you chose on screen. There will be future tutorials that expand on the topics mentioned here.
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #5

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
25 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.
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Stacking Your Parts in Z for FDM

Stratasys
in Assemblies
2 0 Intermediate
Have long thin flat parts you’ve always wanted to print right on top of each other in FDM but the slicer never allowed you to? Learn how to use this exclusive new feature in GrabCAD Print Pro!
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FreeCAD TechDraw Workbench

MindScraper
in Modeling
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.
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Mechanical stress simulation (FreeCAD 0.19 • FEM Workbench )

Quentin Plisson
in Dimensioning / Tolerancing
3 0 Intermediate
This tutorial give an overview of FEM Workbench on FreeCAD 0.19 which allows mechanical analysis by the finite element method. We will look at the steps to follow to applies a force of given value [N] to selected target geometry. Then perform a finite element analysis without going into details of the calculations.
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #2

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
15 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.
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FreeCAD Basic Exercise #4

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
18 6 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 #3

Quentin Plisson
in Modeling
19 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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