Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
To get the best out of 3D printing, it helps if you can design your own parts. In this tutorial series, we will learn to use a free 3D CAD program to do just that.
In this episode, I design a more complex part from start to finish to show the complete step by step process. This part is formed by using extrudes, revolves, sweeps and lofts. It is an excellent showcase of the workflow of parametric 3D modelling.
All of these tools have a dedicated help page - Onshape sketch tools help menu: cad.onshape.com/help/Content/sketch-tools.htm
0:00 Introduction
3D design for 3D printing Onshape playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsONnjEEPeBxxStEsobDKAtV
Direct link to create a free account: onshape.com/en/products/free
Source CAD for tutorials: cad.onshape.com/documents/b5475ccd1f83733e348c59b0/w/f0f78c61f2ac76b0b03c0692/e/2693d666ff5f1d3749f8b85d?renderMode=0&uiState=62fb0fbda209767dfe1e6bf0
0:41 What we are designing
1:10 Taking measurements
Digital calipers on Amazon (affiliate): amzn.to/3Bu6yjN
Fillet gauge: thingiverse.com/thing:1184315
1:55 Mounting surface using a Sweep
4:00 Main body using a Loft
8:13 Adding taper with Draft
9:08 Adding Fillets
9:31 Duct boss
10:10 Hollowing the body with Shell
10:40 Hose port using Revolve
14:04 Internal prongs with Extrude, Split and Boolean
19:38 Slicing, printing and post processing
20:35 Final part
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
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To get the best out of 3D printing, it helps if you can design your own parts. In this tutorial series, we will learn to use a free 3D CAD program to do just that.
In this episode, I design a more complex part from start to finish to show the complete step by step process. This part is formed by using extrudes, revolves, sweeps and lofts. It is an excellent showcase of the workflow of parametric 3D modelling.
All of these tools have a dedicated help page - Onshape sketch tools help menu: cad.onshape.com/help/Content/sketch-tools.htm
0:00 Introduction
3D design for 3D printing Onshape playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqRUdq5ULsONnjEEPeBxxStEsobDKAtV
Direct link to create a free account: onshape.com/en/products/free
Source CAD for tutorials: cad.onshape.com/documents/b5475ccd1f83733e348c59b0/w/f0f78c61f2ac76b0b03c0692/e/2693d666ff5f1d3749f8b85d?renderMode=0&uiState=62fb0fbda209767dfe1e6bf0
0:41 What we are designing
1:10 Taking measurements
Digital calipers on Amazon (affiliate): amzn.to/3Bu6yjN
Fillet gauge: thingiverse.com/thing:1184315
1:55 Mounting surface using a Sweep
4:00 Main body using a Loft
8:13 Adding taper with Draft
9:08 Adding Fillets
9:31 Duct boss
10:10 Hollowing the body with Shell
10:40 Hose port using Revolve
14:04 Internal prongs with Extrude, Split and Boolean
19:38 Slicing, printing and post processing
20:35 Final part
Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au
Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5]
https://3dprintersonline.com.au/
Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe.
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/teachingtech
