Fasteners Workbench
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Introduction
The Fasteners Workbench is an external workbench that can add/attach various fasteners to parts.
Usage
Usage is pretty straightforward:
- Install the Fasteners Workbench via the Addon Manager.
- Start a new document in FreeCAD.
- Select the Fasteners Workbench from the Workbench dropdown list.
- The toolbars belonging to the workbench will be displayed.
Simple Usage: Clicking on any of the fastener buttons will create that fastener at the origin with default properties. To change the properties of a fastener select it and go to the Data tab of the Property editor.
Known issues
- Other issues/feature requests can be found on the Fastener Workbench GitHub issue queue
References
- Author: shaise
- ScrewMaker: Ulrich Brammer
- Workbench wrapper: Shai Seger
- Home page: http://theseger.com/projects/2015/06/fasteners-workbench-for-freecad/
- Source code on github: https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB
Installation
This workbench can be installed from the Addon Manager. For manual installation see Installing more workbenches.
Toolbars
The Fasteners Workbench has two toolbars. The FS Screws toolbar contains many tools. If required it can be expanded by pressing the >> button.
The Fasteners Workbench toolbars
Tools
For a detailed description see http://theseger.com/projects/2015/06/fasteners-workbench-for-freecad/.
Commands
- Invert fastener: invert fastener orientation.
- Move fastener: move fastener to a new location.
- Simplify shape: change object to simple non-parametric shape.
- Match screws by inner thread diameter (Tap hole): match screws by inner thread diameter (Tap hole).
- Match screws by outer thread diameter (Pass hole): match screws by outer thread diameter (Pass hole).
- Generate BOM: generate fasteners bill of materials.
- Screw calculator: show a screw hole calculator.
- Make countersunk: chamfer holes for countersunk screws.
- Change fastener parameters: change parameters of selected fasteners.
Fasteners PEM and PCB
Fasteners DIN, EN and ISO
Fasteners ASME
Fasteners miscellaneous
Other
- Workbench Wiki: http://theseger.com/projects/2015/06/fasteners-workbench-for-freecad/
- FreeCAD Wiki: https://www.freecadweb.org/wiki/Fasteners_Workbench
- FreeCAD Forum: https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?t=11429
- Tutorials - How to use: http://theseger.com/projects/2015/06/fasteners-workbench-for-freecad/
- Videos:
- Files:
- Report bugs: Please report bugs at https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB/issues
- Installation: http://theseger.com/projects/2015/06/fasteners-workbench-for-freecad/
Other links
- Generating holes for countersunk screws in freecad
- BOLTS: An Open Library for Technical Specifications
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