The fact that it is completely free makes it a very popular option for anyone looking to create models for 3D printing. It also possesses a wide range of tools for creating top-notch designs. Yes, FreeCAD is good for 3D printing because it is regarded as one of the top CAD programs available for 3D printing. Export the Model Into Your Slicer Software and Slice it.I'm still working on tweaking out the other components that constitute this feature but still this is an interesting exercise. Once attached, I selected all three and performed a 'union' operation to make them all whole again, then executed the Part -> Refine shape.Įnd result was that I could make the chain links 3mm wider than the original.

In my case, I was attempting to stretch the part along the Y axis, so I was able to cut the part with an XZ plane (created in 12) and offset with a distance in the Y plane.Īfter performing this 'split' I created a cross-section of the at the point of the cut and extruded the cross section 3mm.Īfterward, I was able to use the Edit -> Alignment tool to attach all three parts back together. Take note of the position of the Face created in 12. The idea is to use the same Face created through 12 to cut the part at the same point twice. You will have to play around with the pattern in 12. Select 'cut-plane' and choose which side to capture.Double click the solid to cut in the 3d view.Adjust the Placement Angle/Position via the 'Data' in the property editor lower left side.

Upgrade using '^' up arrow (blue) in toobar.

Switch to a plane that you would like to cut parallel to.

Part -> Create Shape from Mesh (use default tolerance)īelow is the list of instructions from #12.

Here is the general approach I used (Based on this). I found that the answer provided by was helpful but not the correct answer I was looking for.

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