FreeCAD Loft Tutorial – Modeling a Complex Pipe (Model 0112) – Step-by-Step with Video
If you ever needed the Loft command in SolidWorks to create smooth transitions between profiles, this FreeCAD tutorial will show you exactly how to achieve the same result – completely free. In this post we model a characteristic pipe/part (Model 0112) using the powerful Loft + 3D Sketch technique in FreeCAD 1.0 (works the same in 0.21+).
Step-by-Step Breakdown (with exact timestamps)
- 0:05 – Study the drawing & plan the modeling strategy
- 0:20 – Switch to Part Design workbench
- 0:30 – Draw the 3D path (centerline) using 3D Sketch
- 3:50 – Create a reference plane at the start of the path
- 4:20 – Sketch the first closed profile in the new plane
- Final step – Use Additive Loft to complete the model
Why this method is perfect for ex-SolidWorks users
In SolidWorks you would simply pick two sketches and click Loft. FreeCAD needs a few extra clicks (path + planes), but the result is identical and 100 % parametric – you can change the path or profiles anytime and the model updates instantly.
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Tags: FreeCAD loft tutorial, FreeCAD pipe modeling, FreeCAD vs SolidWorks loft, FreeCAD 3D sketch, FreeCAD beginner to advanced, FreeCAD 2025 tutorial
Published: November 16, 2025
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