5 FREE CAD Programs to Design Any Project

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Chapters:
0:00 Welcome
0:39 Onshape
3:49 Fusion 360
6:50 Flexispot Desks
8:15 Solid Edge
12:05 FreeCAD
14:30 Inskcape
15:22 Wrap Up

TimWelds

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TimWelds

Thanks Tim we appreciate you putting in the time to make this video 😊👍

Mikefestiva

When you said that Auto Desk has a free version of 360, you really got my attention.
I have a 2 year degree in CAD, I was taught Auto Cad and Inventor, along with other Auto Desk software.
While working as a draftsman for a machine shop, that DXF came in real handy, I'd make a shop drawing and convert it to a DXF and export it to a program for a 4000W laser cutter.
At that time, my boss was taking part in the development of 360 (which is a combination of Auto Cad, Inventor and other software, as best I know)
Now there is a FREE version. I'm a bit excited. Maybe now I can do some of the home stuff again, after loosing my STUDENT license. I've tried other free cad programs and found them confusing and difficult to use, now, maybe things will become a bit better.
Thanks for the info. ;-)

robertweldon

EXCELLENT Advice in EVERY way! [me an old CAD-Designer (since '82!). After several major CADs, now I use ActCAD. No, its not "free", but about as Affordable ANY one actually needing Industry-standard .dwg's of their Ideas, there's NO better. Honestly, my 2D Planwork is my $$$-maker. All the 3D "stuff" is "eye candy" Its for we small-time Designers who do NOT want to become "slaves" to the "CAD-monster"! A blessing, kids! (hey...MY hand-drafting was pretty-dang good! Merged with DTP-software, and SketchUP, it can still be a profitable CAD-alternative for architectural planwork, with .PDF-output). Hope this helps y'all in 2024.

antoniiocaluso

Yes Tim!!! My favorite welding dude! I just watched 3 other videos on free 2d cad software to design bbq pits on my cnc plasma. Saw your video on the list. Thank you for covering so much material! I have learned a great deal from your channel

joshuacaylor

It is worth noting that FreeCAD is actually taking a serious look at UI and UX to make it more intuitive and options the experience more. You've made some valid points though.

joes

Hand drafting was so tedious, but so satisfying. The attention to detail was amazing but so annoying too. I liked creating the third side from a 2D image, and the very nice mechanical pencils my mom had to buy.

JustDalton

This video should come with huge warning. Before you invest your time to learn and use any product, you should do your homework and study the licences, conditions, plans, etc... Who owns your data? Who owns your work? Will you be able to use the product in the future? Is it possible to export your projects to something else?
I do not say that all the "free" products are bad, I am just advising to use a common sense, read the Terms and Conditions, decide how important the tool is for you, etc... For example if you keep the FreeCAD installer on your hard drive, you will most probably be able to install it in 10 years. You may get an dated program but at least you will be able to use the same features as today.
I've seen so much "free" (mostly web based) tools to vanish or change the license or model or remove features or move them to the paid or more expensive
I have a simple rule: If the service is free but does not let you export the data in some interchangeable format, I do not use it unless for a one off task - no matter how good it looks.

radekhladik

One of the benefits of FreeCAD's architecture is it's built in parametric modeling design. This is indispensable for part revisions, since changes can be made that propagate through the entire part with minimal input. Fast and efficient. It takes forethought when building the part, but the payoff is on the backend. That it is open source, has many addons and often updated while free for everyone is a huge added plus.

tlbx

For years I've been using FreeCAD (at work) mainly to inspect STEP files, either before I import them into Altium Designer, or check what Altium has exported. I tried a few times to draw my own components or housing with it and it's difficult :) What completely baffles me about FreeCAD though is that it can't measure the distance between two bolt-hole centers. There's a fair chance I just don't know how to do that though :)
At work the mechanical people use Siemens NX which I can use too. I used it once a few years ago and it seemed much more intuitive and easier to use than FreeCAD.

Jeroen

I've used CAD for many years even back to the days of DOS. MY personal favorite is QCAD and then FreeCAD. I bought the PRO version to do isometrics. I use it for machining and woodworking. And i took mechanical drawing in high school and college back in the 70's!

victorbied

FreeCAD isn't for beginners, good thing is compared to commercial alternatives is that it will be free and open-source forever, can't say same thing for onshape/fusion or similar alternatives.

t.mollov

The risks with free versions of commercial software is that they can pull the rug on you anytime & add more restrictions or demand payment to give you access to your own files. FreeCAD is under heavy development now & can also get a more modern look with themes.

Gherson

Awesome video. I primarily use Autocad and some Solidworks at work. I’d like to use it at home for personal projects which I can’t design on company time. Nice to find some options that won’t break the bank, or get me in trouble.

Shapoopy

Hi Tim, wow you do more than just welding.. I also like to do my own parts, I have been used Autodesk Fusion 360 but will check out the others you mentioned. Still learning Fusion a little bit of a learning cure. I also have the Bambu X1 carbon great printer. Also Anycubic Kobra and Sovol SV04. But now just need to brush up on my skills welding stick, MIG, and TIG. Thanks for all you videos... Dave....

DangerousDaveKincaid