The 6 best sites for downloading 3D models for 3D CAD for free

We are sure you will agree with us when we say "don't reinvent the wheel". Many times, you want to import a 3D model into your project in the IRONCAD or other 3D CAD programs and creating it from scratch can be a tricky and time-consuming task, especially if the design is technically demanding.

So, what do you do when faced with this challenge? The answer is simple: someone else has probably already created a good enough 3D model and uploaded it to a website, ready to be imported directly into your project in IRONCAD or another 3D CAD program.

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3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) is an important part of many industries such as mechanical engineering, automation, packaging and really any kind of product development. Finding high-quality 3D models for your CAD projects can be a time-consuming task, but we've made it easier for you. Therefore, in this post, we have reviewed and ranked six websites that offer you free downloads of 3D CAD models.

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1. GrabCAD - 3D CAD models from CAD professionals to happy amateurs

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First on our list is GrabCAD which is one of the top platforms for downloading free 3D CAD models and offers an extensive collection of professionally designed 3D CAD models. It's worth adding that this is a kind of CAD forum for everyone, even happy amateurs, which means that the quality of the CAD files varies greatly, but GrabCAD has the widest range of models.

So it depends on what you are looking for. You'll find everything from complex trucks to simple coasters. Make sure to go here and register today and then start downloading models for your project. If you want to contribute with your own projects and CAD models, you can easily do this via IRONCAD. Once the file is saved, go to the Add-Ins tab and press the GrabCAD Upload button and then follow the instructions that appear.

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Website: www.grabcad.com

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2. CADENAS PARTSolutions - 3D models from real manufacturers

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Compared to GrabCAD, CADENAS PartSolution is a comprehensive platform with 3D models directly from well-known manufacturers. Here you can download and configure everything from ball bearings to complete motors (from ABB, for example), which is ideal for machine design.

Similarly to GrabCAD, the easiest way to access the platform is through the interface in IRONCAD, go to the Add-Ins tab and in this case press the Cadenas button. An interface will now be launched and you can now search for what you are looking for.

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Website: https://partsolutions.com

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3. SolidComponents - Swedish-based online platform offering an extensive collection of 3D CAD models.

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SolidComponents is a Swedish-based online platform that offers a comprehensive collection of 3D CAD models and design resources. The platform is specifically designed for engineers, designers and other professionals in CAD and 3D design fields.

SolidComponents offers a variety of CAD models that can be used in IRONCAD and a variety of 3D CAD programs.

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Website: www.solidcomponents.com/

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4. Wiberger - Swedish supplier with high quality CAD models

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Wiberger has a diverse range which includes high-quality CAD models designed for use in a variety of fields, such as building and construction, mechanical engineering, plumbing and electrical engineering.

Like SolidComponents, Wiberger is Swedish. The Machine Elements catalog in IRONCAD is for the most part built with parts from Wiberger, with Custom Properties with Supplier -> Wiberger.

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Website: www.wiberger.se/produkter

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5. TraceParts - Popular website for 3D models and 2D drawings aimed at engineers and designers.

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TraceParts is another popular website aimed at engineers and designers. They offer CAD models from a wide range of industries, including electronics, mechanical engineering and architecture.

You can easily search and download 3D models in different CAD formats. The easiest way to access the platform is through the interface in IRONCAD. Go to the Add-Ins tab and press the TraceParts Community button.

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Website: www.traceparts.com

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BimObjects - Platform dedicated to BIM objects and 3D CAD models for construction and architecture.

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BIMobject is a platform dedicated to building information modeling (BIM), offering a variety of BIM objects and CAD models for construction and architecture projects. Via Translator to IRONCAD we can import *.IFC files directly to IRONCAD. Read about the details here

Website: www.bimobject.com/sv