FreeCAD (Free)

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Product overview
FreeCAD is a free, open-source parametric 3D CAD software for creating models and assemblies. It is suitable for designing mechanical engineering projects, architectural designs, and more.
Operating Systems
Windows            Linux             macOS
Data Storage
 On-Premises Storage
Industry served

 Automotive

 Aerospace

 Robotics & Automation

 Energy

 Defence

 Construction Equipment

 Offshore & Marine

 Education & Research

 Medical/ Healthcare

 Consumer Products

 Consumer Electronics

 Heavy Machineries

 Plastic Products

Rail Industry


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3D CAD Capabilities

Parametric Modeling
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Parametric Modeling: A technique where the geometry of a design is driven by parameters, such as dimensions or constraints, allowing for easy adjustments and updates to the design by altering these values
Assembly Modeling
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Assembly Modeling: The process of creating a virtual assembly by combining individual parts or components, facilitating the simulation of how these parts fit and interact with each other
Stress Analysis
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Stress Analysis: The evaluation of static or dynamic stress on materials under external forces or loads to ensure the design meets required strength and durability criteria
Sheet Metal Design
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Sheet Metal Design: Dedicated tools for designing components intended to be fabricated from sheet metal, incorporating features like bends, folds, and cuts
Surface Modeling
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Surface Modeling: The creation of complex surfaces with high-quality finishes, suitable for designs where aesthetics and freeform shapes are key
Structure Member Design
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Structure Member Design: Tools for designing structural elements, focusing on their material properties, cross-sectional dimensions, and the support they provide within the context of the entire structure
Drawing and Detailing
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Drawing and Detailing: The generation of detailed 2D drawings from 3D models, providing all necessary information for manufacturing, including dimensions, tolerances, and notes
Tool and Die Design
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Tool and Die Design: Specialized functionalities for designing manufacturing aids such as molds, dies, and fixtures, optimizing them for production processes
Routing & Piping
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Routing & Piping: Tools to design and simulate the routing of electrical cabling, hydraulic or pneumatic tubing, and piping systems within a model
Motion Simulation
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Motion Simulation: The simulation of movement within an assembly to analyze the mechanical interactions and ensure the design functions as intended
Part Libraries
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Part Libraries: Access to pre-designed part catalogs, allowing designers to incorporate standard or commonly used components into their designs
Flexible File Formats
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Flexible File Formats: Support for a wide range of file formats, ensuring interoperability between different CAD systems and facilitating collaboration
Configurations & Design Variants
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Configurations & Design Variants: The ability to create multiple versions of a part or assembly within the same file, simplifying the management of design variations
Equation/Formula Driven Design
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Equation/Formula Driven Design: Incorporating mathematical equations or formulas to drive design changes, enabling complex relationships between design elements
Excel Driven Configurations
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Excel Driven Configurations: The use of Excel spreadsheets to manage design parameters, allowing for the easy manipulation of large sets of data to drive design variations
Collaboration
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Flexible File Formats: Support for a wide range of file formats, ensuring interoperability between different CAD systems and facilitating collaboration
File Compatibility
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File Compatibility: Ensuring designs can be accessed and modified across different software platforms, enhancing flexibility in the design process
Collision Detection
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Collision Detection: The ability to detect when two or more components in a design occupy the same physical space, preventing potential assembly issues
Interference/Overlap Detection
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Interference/Overlap Detection: Tools to identify parts within an assembly that interfere with each other, crucial for verifying the feasibility of assembly and operation
CAM Integration
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CAM Integration: Seamless integration with Computer-Aided Manufacturing processes, allowing for direct transition from design to production
3D Model Annotation
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3D Model Annotation: Adding notes, dimensions, and technical data directly on 3D models, facilitating communication and understanding of design intent
Automated Task Scheduling
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Automated Task Scheduling: Automation of repetitive or time-consuming tasks within the design process, improving efficiency and accuracy
Costing (Parts)
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Costing (Parts): Estimation tools for analyzing the cost of individual components, considering materials, manufacturing processes, and other factors
Costing (Assembly)
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Costing (Assembly): The ability to estimate the overall cost of assembling a product, taking into account all parts and labor involved
Design Standards Validator
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Design Standards Validator: Tools to automatically check designs against predefined industry standards or company-specific guidelines, ensuring compliance
Patterns Compatibility
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Patterns Compatibility: Support for creating and manipulating patterns in designs, such as holes, pockets, or decorative features, to ensure consistency and reduce manual effort
API Customization
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API Customization: Providing a programming interface for users to develop custom functions or integrate third-party tools, enhancing software flexibility
Sculpting/Freeform Modeling
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Sculpting/Freeform Modeling: Tools for creating organic shapes and complex geometries that are difficult to achieve with traditional modeling techniques
Visualization & Rendering
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Visualization & Rendering: Generating high-quality images or animations from 3D models, useful for presentations, marketing, or design verification
Assembly Analysis and Visualization Tools
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Assembly Analysis and Visualization Tools: Advanced functionalities for analyzing and visualizing the mechanical performance and assembly sequence of products, aiding in the identification of potential issues and the optimization of the design

2D Drafting Capabilities

Associativity
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Associativity: Ensures that changes made in the 3D model are automatically reflected in the related 2D drawings, maintaining consistency and accuracy across documents
Dimensions & Annotation
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Dimensions & Annotation: Tools for adding dimensions (linear, radial, angular, etc.) and annotations (text notes, symbols) to drawings, essential for communicating design intent and specifications
BOM (Bill of Materials)
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BOM (Bill of Materials): Automatically generates a detailed list of parts, assemblies, and materials required to build a product, including quantities and other properties, directly from the 3D model
Exploded Views
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Exploded Views: Illustrates an assembly or system with its components slightly separated from their operational positions, useful for assembly instructions or maintenance manuals
Section Views
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Section Views: Cuts through a part or assembly to show its internal features, aiding in the understanding of complex internal structures
Detail Views
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Detail Views: Magnifies a small, intricate part of a drawing to show fine details more clearly, often with a higher level of annotation
Layer Management
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Layer Management: Allows the organization of different elements of a drawing into layers that can be independently controlled and visualized, improving the readability of drawings
Drawing Template Customization
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Drawing Template Customization: Enables the creation of customized drawing templates with predefined settings, such as paper size, title blocks, and border information, ensuring consistency across documentation
Multiple Drawing Sheets
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Multiple Drawing Sheets: Supports the creation of documents with multiple sheets within a single file, facilitating the organization and management of complex drawing sets
Hole Tables
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Hole Tables: Summarizes all holes (and often other features) in a part or assembly, listing dimensions, locations, and other specifications in a tabulated form for easy reference
Hole Callouts
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Hole Callouts: Automatically annotates holes with dimensions and specifications directly in the drawing view, providing clear manufacturing instructions
Hole Series
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Hole Series: Facilitates the design and documentation of a series of holes with similar characteristics, simplifying the specification process
GD&T
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GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing): A system for defining and communicating engineering tolerances through symbols, providing a clear method to express the allowable variation in form, orientation, and location of features
Drawing Views
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Drawing Views: Standard projection views (front, top, side, etc.) and auxiliary views for representing the 3D model in 2D formats, crucial for comprehensive documentation
Automated View Creation
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Automated View Creation: Generates standard drawing views of a 3D model automatically, saving time and ensuring consistency across drawings
Custom Properties
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Custom Properties: Allows users to define and attach custom data to parts or drawings, such as part numbers, material specifications, or designer names, which can be automatically populated in title blocks, BOMs, and annotations
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