FreeCAD for 3D Printing – Project 03 of 40 | Air Ventilated Funnel | Step-by-Step Modeling Tutorial
This model is based on the original work “Better Ventilated Funnel (Parametric)” by Peter Hyndman.
Original design available here: https://www.printables.com/model/1333...
Modified and demonstrated in this video for educational purposes.
All rights to the original design remain with the author.
🔧 Learn how to design a functional, 3D printable Air Ventilated Funnel using FreeCAD!
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we’ll walk through every step — from creating sketches and adding features, to applying fillets and exporting for 3D printing.
You’ll not only model this strong and stylish wall hook, but also understand how to design parts that are practical for everyday use and easy to print on any FDM 3D printer.
⭐ What You’ll Learn:
✅ Setting up sketches on reference planes
✅ Creating circular and slanted features using constraints
✅ Using external geometry for precise hole positioning
✅ Adding pockets, fillets, and chamfers for a finished look
✅ Exporting the model as a 3MF file for 3D printing
✅ Proper model orientation for support-free printing
🎯 Perfect for:
FreeCAD beginners learning real-world functional modeling
Hobbyists designing parts for 3D printing
Mechanical design learners and CAD enthusiasts
Anyone looking to practice parametric modeling techniques
⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:40 – Step 1: Setting up the base sketch
04:30 – Step 2: Creating holes and ribs
09:10 – Step 3: Drilling access holes
12:20 – Step 4: Adding fillets and chamfers
14:30 – Step 5: Exporting and slicing for 3D printing
15:00 – Final model preview
🛠️ Tools Used:
Software: FreeCAD (Free & Open Source)
Workbenches: Part Design, Sketcher
Output: .3MF file ready for 3D printing
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🌍 Available Translations:
🇯🇵 日本語: FreeCADのPart Designワークベンチを使用して、実用的な壁フックをモデリングする方法を紹介します。
🇪🇸 Español: Aprende a modelar un gancho de pared funcional paso a paso con FreeCAD.
🇫🇷 Français: Apprenez à modéliser un crochet mural fonctionnel avec FreeCAD étape par étape.
🇩🇪 Deutsch: Lerne, wie du einen robusten Wandhaken mit FreeCAD modellierst – Schritt für Schritt!
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