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The [[Image:Fasteners_workbench_icon.svg|24px|link=Fasteners_Workbench]] [[Fasteners_Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] is an [[External_workbenches|external workbench]] that can add/attach various fasteners to parts. |
The [[Image:Fasteners_workbench_icon.svg|24px|link=Fasteners_Workbench]] [[Fasteners_Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] is an [[External_workbenches|external workbench]] that can add/attach various fasteners to parts. |
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# Install the Fasteners Workbench via the [[Image:AddonManager.svg|24px]] [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]]. |
# Install the Fasteners Workbench via the [[Image:AddonManager.svg|24px]] [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]]. For manual installation see [[Installing_more_workbenches|Installing more workbenches]]. |
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# Restart FreeCAD. |
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# Create a new document. |
# Create a new document. |
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# Select the [[Image:Fasteners_workbench_icon.svg|24px]] [[Fasteners_Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] from the [[Std_Workbench|Workbench dropdown list]]. The [[#Toolbars|toolbars]] belonging to the workbench will be displayed. |
# Select the [[Image:Fasteners_workbench_icon.svg|24px]] [[Fasteners_Workbench|Fasteners Workbench]] from the [[Std_Workbench|Workbench dropdown list]]. The two default [[#Toolbars|toolbars]] belonging to the workbench will be displayed. |
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# Optionally change the toolbar layout: {{MenuCommand|Edit → Preferences... → Fasteners→ General settings → Toolbar screw icons grouping}}: |
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#* {{MenuCommand|None}}: All fastener appear in a single toolbar. This is the default. |
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#* {{MenuCommand|Separate toolbars}}: Fasteners are grouped in several toolbars. |
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#* {{MenuCommand|Dropdown buttons}}: Fasteners are grouped in toolbars with flyouts. |
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* Home page: http://theseger.com/projects/2015/06/fasteners-workbench-for-freecad/ |
* Home page: http://theseger.com/projects/2015/06/fasteners-workbench-for-freecad/ |
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* Source code on github: https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB |
* Source code on github: https://github.com/shaise/FreeCAD_FastenersWB |
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This workbench can be installed from the [[Image:Std_AddonMgr.svg|24px]] [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon Manager]]. For manual installation see [[Installing_more_workbenches|Installing more workbenches]]. |
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Revision as of 10:00, 20 December 2021
Introduction
The Fasteners Workbench is an external workbench that can add/attach various fasteners to parts.
Installation
- Install the Fasteners Workbench via the Addon Manager. For manual installation see Installing more workbenches.
- Restart FreeCAD.
- Create a new document.
- Select the Fasteners Workbench from the Workbench dropdown list. The two default toolbars belonging to the workbench will be displayed.
- Optionally change the toolbar layout: Edit → Preferences... → Fasteners→ General settings → Toolbar screw icons grouping:
- None: All fastener appear in a single toolbar. This is the default.
- Separate toolbars: Fasteners are grouped in several toolbars.
- Dropdown buttons: Fasteners are grouped in toolbars with flyouts.
Usage
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
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
Note: Fasteners with metric dimensions have light orange icons. Fasteners with inch dimensions have green icons.
Self-clinching fasteners and fasteners for PCB
ISO, DIN and EN fasteners
ISO, DIN and EN fasteners have metric dimensions.
ASME fasteners
ASME fasteners have inch dimensions.
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
- External workbenches
- Macros recipes
- Getting started
- Installation: Download, Windows, Linux, Mac, Additional components, Docker, AppImage, Ubuntu Snap
- Basics: About FreeCAD, Interface, Mouse navigation, Selection methods, Object name, Preferences, Workbenches, Document structure, Properties, Help FreeCAD, Donate
- Help: Tutorials, Video tutorials
- Workbenches: Std Base, Arch, Assembly, CAM, Draft, FEM, Inspection, Mesh, OpenSCAD, Part, PartDesign, Points, Reverse Engineering, Robot, Sketcher, Spreadsheet, Start, Surface, TechDraw, Test Framework, Web
- Hubs: User hub, Power users hub, Developer hub