Does anyone know a web site that provides good presentation quality 3D CAD models of standard hardware. Specifically I am looking for several types of bolts, screws, etc... (Unbrako) and hydraulic SAE fittings (Parker). Most sites I have visited so far only provide simplified models. I require high detail. Any help would be appreciated.
Looking for good 3D CAD models of standard hardware
May 18, 2004
6 Replies
I don't know what level of detail you seek, but I've downloaded some pretty nice models from McMaster-Carr in the past. In particular, I have used their models of screws and other fasteners.
They also have some hinges and pipe fittings. I have also downloaded eye bolts from them.
Chris W
Thanks for the info. The models at the McMaster-Carr site look great. This is the type of detail I was looking for. I also found another site - VirtualCAD.com - with very good quality models of fasteners and bearings. Unfortunately, no fittings though. Surprisingly, the models at Parkers own site for fittings are not as detailed as I expected.
Topher
I might be lost, but I can't find any area where there are models on the McMaster-Carr site, just catalog pages. What am I doing wrong?
Keith
Click on the catalog number, and the left pane of the page will change. Near the bottom of that left pane, there will be a link to the model. That is, if the model is available. They have a little symbol that looks like a crosshair, marking the items that have CAD files available.
Thank You, I guess I was selecting items without models.
Keith
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