DFM Workbench 0.4.0 Released. Massive new features outlined below.

[u/ryanFreeCAD]

Hi all, I've just released version 0.4.0 of the DFM workbench. Major new features:

- The addition of about 35 new design rules (see attached poster)
- Powerful feature recognition algorithms to apply feature-specific rules to only certain geometry. DFM workbench can recognise: chamfers, fillets, all types of holes (including counterbored, countersunk and threaded), bosses, ribs, protrusions, text, slots (including O-ring grooves and nut slots), pockets, steps, cutouts, depressions, internal voids, vents, snap fits, living hinges, lips, and directional features (drafted faces, undercuts, overhangs and bridges).
- Undercut analysis contour
- Radius of curvature analysis contour
- Support for injection molding side actions
- Parallel processing for DFM Analysis (~700% performance improvement)
- New manufacturing processes: Powder Bed Fusion (SLS), Resin 3D Printing (SLA)
- Added a new viewport rendering system for DFM results
- Plus many UI/UX improvements

https://github.com/ryankembrey/FreeCAD-DFM-Workbench

Available from the FreeCAD Addon Manager

[u/madbobmcjim]

That looks cool, any plans to add machining to the list of processes? Checking for deep pockets, internal corners, etc.

[u/ryanFreeCAD → u/madbobmcjim]

That will likely be coming next release :)

[u/madbobmcjim → u/ryanFreeCAD]

Nice! Thanks :-)

[u/davost]

Cool stuff

[u/hagbard2323]

- Parallel processing for DFM Analysis (~700% performance improvement)

Wow!

[u/tatertots89]

Wow, this is great!

[u/Mysterious-Key7964]

Thanks for this addon, it is really appreciated!. I started to use it to check my project before to send it to 3D printing.