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 drop-down list.
- A series of screws will show on the toolbar (see the Fasteners Workbench toolbar below)
Simple Usage: Clicking on any of the screws will create this screw in the origin position with default size. To change size/length select the newly created screw, then go to the data tab in the property panel, there you can change diameter and length.
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/.
Fasteners 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
- ISO4032 Hexagon regular nuts (style 1) -- Product grades A and B
- ISO4033 Hexagon high nuts (style 2) -- Product grades A and B
- ISO4035 Hexagon thin nuts chamfered (style 0) -- Product grades A and B
- EN1661 Hexagon nut with flange DIN6923
Fasteners ASME
Fasteners miscellaneous
Other
Fasteners Workbench links
- 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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