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Emil Rindell
Jonas Bryntesson
Henrik Andersson
2025-11-21
Emil Rindell
Jonas Bryntesson
Henrik Andersson
2025-11-21
A CAD program is simply your digital drawing board for construction. It's where you build everything from simple screws to complete machines and factory layouts - in 2D or 3D. With a good 3D CAD tool, you can drag and drop parts, change dimensions in seconds, and avoid tricky error messages that lock up your ideas. Want to geek out more?
Check out our page What is CAD software?
And the absolute smartest trick? You don't have to draw everything yourself. There are millions of ready-made 3D models out there - completely free. Download a valve, a motor or an entire fixture, import with STEP or *.x_t, for example, and go straight into your own design.
This is how our customers work every day in IRONCAD. You can try the same workflow today with 30-day completely free trial version of the full program (no features are locked).
Here are the six sources that Swedish designers are using the most right now:
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Before diving into the free models from sites such as 3Dfindit or TraceParts, why not kickstart your knowledge in IRONCAD? We at Solidmakarna offer a completely free basic training course with around a hundred videos – no registration required, just click and learn at your own pace. Perfect for beginners who want to import STEP files, modify models, or build their own designs.
By combining free models with free training, you can quickly become a CAD pro. Have questions? Contact us for support.
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Solutions to common problems encountered by users in CAD programs.
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Best practices for data management and project organization in DDM.
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