Welcome to the Mechanical Design with FreeCAD course! We are excited to have you join us on this learning journey into the world of computer aided design (CAD) using one of the most powerful and widely used open source CAD software applications available today.
This course has been carefully designed for complete beginners who want to build a strong foundation in FreeCAD before moving on to more advanced mechanical design concepts. Throughout this course, you will become familiar with the FreeCAD user interface, understand the basic principles of CAD, and learn how to navigate the software with confidence. You will also explore the Sketcher Workbench, create your first 2D sketches, and apply essential geometric and dimensional constraints to produce fully defined sketches. In addition, you will gain an understanding of FreeCAD’s parametric modeling workflow and discover how different workbenches work together to create efficient design processes.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and confidence to begin creating your own CAD models while following industry standard design practices. Every lesson is explained in a clear, practical, and beginner-friendly manner, making it easy to follow even if you have no previous CAD experience.
