How to Convert STL to STEP using Free Software? (Short Tutorial)

Software to do this tutorial: Original 3D scan of the part (STL): Reverse engineered part with FreeCAD (STEP): Deviation analysis of 3D scan and reverse engineered part (PDF): GOM Inspect Software (Software for the creation of a deviation analysis): Netfabb (version 7.4.0) (Software for measuring the 3D scan): Netfabb (current version) (Software for measuring the 3D scan): FreeCAD (free CAD software): Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Step 1: Measuring in Netfabb and Creating a sketch for reference in FreeCAD 02:09 Step 2: Correct placement of the 3D-scan in FreeCAD 02:57 Step 3. How to change the transparency of 3D-scan in FreeCAD and create a profile 04:00 Step 4: How to hide part of the 3D-scan to model on the cross-section 04:50 Step 5: Connecting the profile sketches with the loft command 05:15 Step 6: Connecting all the parts with the boolean operation and exporting the part 05:47 Step 7: Compare the new part (STEP) with the original 3D-scan (STL) and create a nominal/actual comparison report. About Holocreators: Holocreators is a 3D-Scanning and Reverse Engineering Company. We&love to help you with your projects. Please call us +49 40 481133 or write to us an email. Subscribe to the Holocreators Youtube Channel: Connect with us: Hashtags: #ReverseEngineering #ReverseEngineeringProject #3Dscanning #3Dprinting #3Dscan #3DPrintingTechnology #3DPrintingEducation #CAD