Mechanical Part Modeling & Technical Drawing in FreeCAD

Customize the FreeCAD 1.0 user interface by adjusting preferences, language, unit system, themes, icon size, model and tree views, and workbenches, kept flexible with auto recovery, thumbnails, and export options.

Create and customize FreeCAD keyboard shortcuts to speed up modeling. Explore global shortcuts, isometric views, and assign Ctrl Q, Ctrl J, and Ctrl F in the part design workbench.

Install FreeCAD add-ons offline for version 1.0 or higher by downloading a zip from the GitHub add-ons page, moving it to the FreeCAD mod folder, and restarting FreeCAD.

Reset FreeCAD user preferences by selecting the reset option in edit, preferences, choosing journal, group, or all, or deleting the user and system configuration files to regenerate settings.

Explore how to customize FreeCAD 1.0 themes, switching between light and dark via preferences and UI style sheet, with auto options to reduce eye strain during day or night.

Install the cube menu add-on in FreeCAD 1.0 via the add-on manager to unlock advanced navigation options like zoom in, zoom out, box, and fit selection from the cube menu.

Discover how to load my FreeCAD 1.0 settings to match your interface and sketcher display. Replace the system and user configuration files from the AppData path using the downloadable pack.

Explore the FreeCAD sketcher workbench to create fully constrained 2D sketches with constraints and dimensions, enabling 3D models via the part design workflow.

Master redefining a sketch to a new reference in FreeCAD 1.0 using the attachment editor to switch to a chosen face. Recompute the sketch and pad, and use the refresh shortcut F5 to update the model across faces.

Learn to reorient a FreeCAD sketch between planes with the reorient sketch tool, apply offsets, and move from top to front or right planes in FreeCAD 1.0.

Learn to merge multiple sketches into a single sketch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the sketcher workbench, creating a master sketch for extrusion, pockets, and mirror.

View part sections in FreeCAD using the Sketcher Workbench, including persistent and sketch-based sections from the origin plane to inspect models during modeling.

Learn to use FreeCAD 1.0's sketcher grid, enabling and tuning grid spacing for quick, approximate sketches and symmetric profiles, with tips on showing or hiding the grid in preferences.

Explore how to create arc types in FreeCAD Sketcher, including arc by center, arc by three point, ellipse, hyperbola, and parabola, with constraints and dimensions to prepare for padding.

Trim, split, and extend edges in FreeCAD sketcher workbench (version 1.0) to craft a 200 by 200 square, using power trim and 100 dimension.

Learn to interlink dimensions in FreeCAD sketcher by creating a driving and driven angular constraint, using expressions to link A1 to other dimensions, and applying construction lines.

Learn to use the array transform tool in FreeCAD's Sketcher workbench to create horizontal and vertical slot patterns from a base sketch, with constraints and lock workaround.

Explore polar pattern in FreeCAD’s sketcher workbench using the polar pattern tool to create copies around a center, apply equal and lock constraints, and convert the sketch into a solid.

Explore FreeCAD 1.0 sketching by building a 2d sketch with circles, lines, arcs, and tangent constraints, learning dimensions and constraint tools, and export to dxf.

Learn to create a two-dimensional FreeCAD sketch with the sketcher workbench, set the origin, apply construction and reference geometry, and fully constrain circles, lines, and arcs with tangencies.

Explore the FreeCAD 1.0 part design workbench and its feature-based tools—pad, extrude, revolve, fillet, chamfer, pocket, pattern, and mirror—for modeling mechanical components with parametric, body-versus-part, additive and subtractive workflows.

Explore the pad feature in FreeCAD part design to extrude fully constrained sketches, adjust direction, taper, symmetry, datum planes, and up to face constraints.

Learn how to use the pocket tool in FreeCAD 1.0 part design to remove material—creating pockets from sketches and slots with constraints and taper options.

Learn to create a solid by revolving a sketch around a chosen axis in FreeCAD 1.0’s part design workbench, including axis selection, constraints, and variable angles.

Create a solid in FreeCAD's part design workbench with the additive loft by merging multiple sketches, such as a square, slot, and circle, into profiles A, B, and C.

Explore how to create a multi-section additive pipe in FreeCAD 1.0 part design workbench by sweeping profiles A, B, and C along a guided path, merging into a solid.

Learn to create solids by sweeping a sketch along the additive helix in FreeCAD 1.0's Part Design Workbench, adjusting height, turns, and axis to design springs.

Explore FreeCAD 1.0 part design workbench by using the hole wizard to create drill, threaded, counterbore, countersink, and counter drill holes, with isometric regular profiles and through all options.

Learn to create a groove feature in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, a material-removal operation powered by a constrained sketch revolved about an axis.

Learn subtractive loft in FreeCAD 1.0 part design by creating a solid, defining sketches, and applying a loft to remove material between circle, slot, and square profiles.

Explore the subtractive pipe feature in FreeCAD's 1.0 part design workbench, a material removal operation that creates hollow passages along a guided path from a starting to end profile.

Learn how to create a subtractive helix in FreeCAD 1.0 part design, removing material along the z axis as the opposite of an additive helix, with turns and pitch demonstrated.

Explore how to apply fillets in FreeCAD using the part design workbench and the part workbench, including constant radius and variable radius options.

Learn to use the chamfer tool in FreeCAD 1.0, exploring equal distance, two distance, and distance and angle options for chamfers on all edges in part design and part workbenches.

Learn to use shape binders in FreeCAD part design to reuse edges, faces, and sketches across bodies, creating adaptive parts and faster, more flexible assemblies.

Learn to create an angular draft in FreeCAD's 1.0 part design workbench by selecting faces, setting a neutral plane, and adjusting draft angles from outside to inside.

Convert an STL to a solid in FreeCAD, add features with booleans and cylinders to create a bore, then union and export as STL or STEP.

Explore the difference between part and body in FreeCAD 1.0, showing when to use a part container versus separate bodies and how this affects assemblies and dependencies.

Model the fork part in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, sketch on origin and datum planes, extrude, cut, and apply fillets to match the isometric view.

Model an offset guide from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, showing sketches, pads, pockets, project geometry, fillets, and a countersunk hole.

model an actuator mount in FreeCAD 1.0 by building sketches on the front plane, extruding pads, adding ribs and grooves, and applying datum planes.

Model a link support in FreeCAD from scratch using the partisan workbench, applying sketches, pads, datum planes, and projected geometry to build the full 3d part.

Model a clevis bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 by sketching, extruding, and applying constraints, creating holes, fillets, and datum planes to match the drawing.

Learn to model an anchor bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch, sketching on the right plane, extruding to 40 mm, adding cuts and slots, fillets, and a midplane mirror.

Create a branched pipe in FreeCAD 1.0 by sketching the main and branch profiles, using additive pipe, datum planes and lines, and revolve, project geometry, and cuts to remove material.

Create a stepped shaft in FreeCAD from scratch using revolve to form the base, add a keyway slot, drill and thread an M6 hole, and refine with chamfers and fillets.

model a valve body in freecad 1.0 using the part design workbench, turning orthographic drawings into a constrained 3d model with sketches, extrudes, pockets, holes, fillets, and mirroring.

Model a bracket from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, sketch circles, extrude to 30 mm, apply tangency, mirror, and create through-hole features with the hole wizard.

Model a crank shaft in FreeCAD from scratch using sketches, constraints, arcs, radii, projections, and pad operations to match the isometric reference.

Model the rear support bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 using US customary inches, creating sketches, extruding features, pockets, mirrors, fillets, and precise holes.

Model a rotor shaft in FreeCAD 1.0 by sketching a revolve profile and using part design workbench to apply pad, groove, cut, fillet, and chamfer features from a reference drawing.

Model a gear cover in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, from sketching on the yz plane in isometric view to pad, fillet, shell, and mirrored through holes.

Model shift fork in FreeCAD 1.0 by building sketches on the yz plane, revolve profiles, set datum planes, project geometry, create pads and pockets, and apply grooves and fillets.

Model a shaft support from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, applying sketches, pads, fillets, and project geometry to match the isometric view.

Explore modeling a mounting base in FreeCAD 1.0 by reading orthographic dimensions from front, top, side views and isometric view, sketching, extruding, adding slots, holes and counterbores, and detailing appearances.

Model a bearing housing in FreeCAD 1.0 by sketching on the front plane and extruding the base. Add a datum plane cut, pockets, and a through hole, then mirror features.

Model a clamping hub in FreeCAD 1.0 using part design workbench and pcd 39. Revolve a sketch, constrain dimensions, and use hole wizard for m6 and through holes with chamfers.

Create a bearing bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch, using part design to build base features, holes, a rib, and a through hole M8 thread, with mirroring and fillets.

Model a flange adapter in FreeCAD 1.0 using part design; create inner and outer diameters, extrude, and add holes, slots, radii, and polar patterns to match the drawing.

Model a gripper rod center from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, including sketching, extruding, projecting geometry, and drilling with countersunk and counterbore holes.

Model a flywheel in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, including revolved profiles, pocket cuts, mirroring, a keyway with a screw, and fillet and chamfer details.

Learn to model a bend pipe with flange in FreeCAD 1.0 using swep features, datum planes, and precise constraints, from sketch to final holes.

Model a linkage fork in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch, using sketches, datum planes, revolve, mirror, holes, and groove cut.

Create a wheel hub in FreeCAD 1.0 by sketching a revolved profile, extruding pads, applying polar pattern for four holes, pocketing cuts, and mirroring features, then color it.

Create a socket foam roller in FreeCAD 1.0 using base sketches, construction geometry, and datum planes. Apply constraints, projections, tangency, fillets, and pockets to complete the part design.

Model ball catch in FreeCAD using the Part Design workbench, from constrained sketches and pads to mirroring, fillets, a cut profile, and an isometric drawing.

Model a lever bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench. Start from a base plate sketch, add pads, fillets, projection, reaming, and counterbore holes.

Learn to model a linear shaft support in FreeCAD from scratch using the part design workbench, including extrude, pad, cut, counterbore holes, taper, and mirror features.

Model a bearing housing in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch using sketches, extrusions, mirroring, pockets, revolve features, and counterbore holes to match an isometric reference.

Model a flange bearing housing in FreeCAD by building the base profile, extruding, adding grooves and a datum plane, and drilling m10 holes with a polar pattern.

Learn to convert orthographic drawings into a 3d model in freecad 1.0 using the part design workbench, creating sketches, pads, pockets, fillets, datum planes, and isometric verification.

Model a control arm from scratch in FreeCAD 1.0, using sketch, pad, symmetric features, construction geometry, projections, tangency, fillets, pockets, holes, and polar pattern.

Model a pipe with flange in FreeCAD 1.0 part design workbench using sketches and pipes. Configure holes, fillets, chamfers, and a polar pattern to complete the part.

Model a ball screw support in FreeCAD from scratch using the part design workbench, creating sketches, pads, revolved cuts, pockets, and threaded m2 holes with parametric constraints.

Model a pipe support in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, starting from a base plate, creating sketches, pads, and midplane features, then adding holes, fillets, and counterbore details.

model a motor bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, from sketches and pads to extrudes, cuts, ribs, and holes, matching orthographic and isometric views.

Model a pipe fitting in FreeCAD 1.0 by sketching, revolving, and extruding features, using datum planes, hole wizard, chamfers, and threaded holes to match the isometric design.

Model this housing in FreeCAD 1.0 by sketching a half-profile, revolving it to form the base, then adding pockets, fillets, and a polar pattern with M14 tapped holes.

Model a housing in FreeCAD 1.0 using the part design workbench, starting from a revolve profile and groove, with datum planes, pads, holes, and fillets to match a reference drawing.

Model a FreeCAD 1.0 part design bracket from scratch using sketching, pads, revolve, datum planes, holes, fillets, and mirroring, guided by the drawing.

Learn to model a complex fork‑support part in FreeCAD 1.0 Part Design WB by reading orthographic views, matching isometric views, and applying sketches, pads, holes, fillets, and color appearances.

Model a gearbox housing in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, converting orthographic drawings into a precise 3d isometric model through sketches, extrusions, fillets, cuts, and holes.

Follow a step-by-step FreeCAD 1.0 tutorial to model a spline shaft with flange using the part design workbench, revolving profiles, creating cuts, datum planes, and precisely constrained features.

Explore modeling a jaw chuck in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch, starting with a revolve base, then extrudes and cuts, applying polar patterns, hole operations, and chamfers.

Model an enclosure in FreeCAD 1.0 by turning a 2D drawing into a 3D part, adding pockets, bosses, holes, and fillets.

model a tee fitting from scratch in FreeCAD using sketches, revolved bodies, datum planes, grooves, holes, and standard features like threads, fillets, and chamfers.

Model a cover in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch, using revolve and pad features, tangent planes, projection geometry, mirrored pockets, holes, and fillets to match the isometric drawing.

Model a shaft cover in FreeCAD 1.0 from orthographic drawings to a 3D isometric part using revolve, datum planes, pockets, slots, patterns, and counterbore holes.

Explore how to model a manual tapping thread cone in FreeCAD using the part design workbench, including sketching, revolve and sweep operations, datum planes, projection geometry, and cosmetic thread detailing.

Learn to model a FreeCAD support frame using the Dynamic Data add-on to parameterize dimensions and link them to the model in the part design workbench, enabling easy size variants.

Discover the FreeCAD tech draw workbench 1.0, its improved tools for creating technical drawings, including title blocks, logos, projections, scales, dimensions, annotations, and templates.

Learn to insert a default page and templates in FreeCAD 1.0, compare blank pages with A4 ISO templates, and customize template fields for your drawings.

Convert a 2d washer drawing into a 3d model in FreeCAD 1.0, then create a TechDraw technical drawing with an A3 landscape template, dimensions, and center marks.

Model a bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch, turning an L-shaped sketch into a 3d part with fillets and slots. Then create a technical drawing with isometric view and dimensions.

Convert a 2d drawing into a 3d model in FreeCAD 1.0, add material, and generate a full technical drawing with views, dimensions, center marks, and a title block.

Learn to create a technical drawing of a simple part in FreeCAD using the TechDraw workbench, including setting up views, dimensions, scale, and exporting svg, dxf, or pdf.

Create a FreeCAD 1.0 technical drawing using templates, set up front, top, and right views in third-angle projection, add dimensions, center marks, and insert a logo in the title block.

Create a leg support technical drawing in FreeCAD 1.0 using the TechDraw workbench, templates, and precise dimensions such as R20, diameter 30, and isometric view.

Learn to create a puller technical drawing in FreeCAD using the TecDraw workbench, templates, and isometric views. Add center lines, cosmetic threads, dimensions, and annotations for a beginner-friendly part drawing.

Learn to create a technical drawing in FreeCAD using the Tech Draw workbench, aligning orthographic and isometric views with projections, dimensions, scales, and a complete title block.

Create a stepped shaft technical drawing in FreeCAD using the Techtra workbench, templates, and precise dimensions, scales, and isometric views, updating chamfers, radii, and center marks.

Create a technical drawing of a metal clamp in FreeCAD 1.0 using the Techtraw (tetra) workbench, templates, base/side/front views, dimensions, center lines, and an isometric view.

Create a complete orthographic and isometric technical drawing in FreeCAD 1.0 using the tech draw workbench, templates, and precise dimensions for manufacturing.

Convert orthographic drawings to a 3d model and a FreeCAD 1.0 drawing, demonstrating end-to-end modeling and detailing with isometric views and technical drawing.

Convert an orthographic drawing into a 3d FreeCAD model and generate production-ready drawings with tolerances, detailing, and color, using sketching, constraints, and datum planes.

Model a bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 using part design to create a matching isometric view and a detailed technical drawing with TechDraw.

Model a support bracket in FreeCAD 1.0 from scratch using sketches, extrusion, symmetry, fillets, pockets, projection geometry, and create an orthographic drawing with sections.

Model a shaft support in FreeCAD 1.0 and create technical drawings with TechDraw, from base sketch and pad to revolved cuts, holes, mirrors, and detailed dimensions.