Engineers don't use FreeCAD... Until NOW!
A huge thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring today's video! Sign up here ▶ https://www.pcbway.com PCBWay manufactures reliable PCBs, 3D prints, and CNC machined parts for demanding customers. Get your quote in seconds, and your parts are shipped in just few days! "FreeCAD is not for engineers. FreeCAD is trash." To answer all the critics who claim this software is just a toy, I decided to put it to the test with a complete, professional engineering project from A to Z. In this video, I use only this free and open-source tool to handle every single step of the process. We are doing advanced 3D modeling, a full parametric assembly, manufacturing-ready 2D drawings, and even comparing home FDM prints with professional SLS nylon. This is the ultimate proof that FreeCAD is not a toy. It is a serious tool capable of handling real engineering projects for real pros. Free 3D Files (Ko-Fi) : It is completely FREE. If you want to support the channel, you can leave a tip! Thanks in advance! https://ko-fi.com/s/78530491f8 Get FreeCAD : https://www.freecad.org/downloads.php Machines and Parts used in this video : 3D Printer QIDI Plus 4 (Affiliate link): https://qidi3d.com/products/plus4-3d-... Polymaker PA612-CF15 Fiberon Filament (Non-affiliate link): https://shop.polymaker.com/products/p... Polymaker PolyDryer (Non-affiliate link): https://shop.polymaker.com/products/p... Follow me on social media : X (Twitter): https://x.com/Deltahedra3D Instagram: / deltahedra Chapters : 00:00 - FreeCAD 00:20 - How a Pedal Works 00:44 - Sourcing the Components 01:34 - Bearings CAD 03:36 - Axle CAD 03:50 - Thread Generation 04:10 - Fasteners Workbench 04:49 - Cone Nut CAD 05:10 - Dust Cap CAD 05:22 - Pedal Body Design 10:17 - LCS Setup for Assembly 10:34 - Grouping Parts 11:00 - LCS Creation 11:36 - Roll Back History (Set Tip) 12:05 - Parts Ready for Assembly 12:32 - 3D Assembly 13:24 - Live Modifications (Axle & Pedal Body) 14:42 - CNC Machining Setup 15:39 - CNC Axle Drawing (Tech Draw) 17:41 - Pro Tip: Finding a Thread Pitch 17:58 - Thread Specifications 19:20 - CNC Axle Inspection 19:53 - FDM Printing (Filaments & Slicing) 22:47 - SLS Nylon Prep 23:12 - Threaded Inserts CAD 24:09 - Adding Inserts to the Assembly 24:19 - Creating the Exploded View 24:58 - Exploded View Drawing 26:15 - FDM vs. SLS Comparison 27:35 - Physical Pedal Assembly 28:53 - Real-World Riding Test 29:30 - FreeCAD IS for Engineers
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