RECORD LOCATED / 2026.07.28

Parametric Shop Reference Blocks

These FreeCAD studies turn common shop references into adjustable models rather than one-off geometry. The record includes metric and UNC/UNF thread data, engraved or raised labeling, and STL export; each public download should be sanitized and versioned before release.

MDL-0140REV A

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Make the labels part of the reference. A generic shop block face separates thread-reference holes and raised or engraved labels. The diagram is a concept illustration, not the model or validated thread data. — A generic shop block face separates thread-reference holes and raised or engraved labels. The diagram is a concept illustration, not the model or validated thread data.Explanatory drawing based on this record

CLASSIFICATIONMDL

STATUSUNDER TEST

MATERIALFREECAD / STL

DISPOSITIONEXPERIMENTAL

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TECHNICAL NOTES///

Reusable modeling scripts for tap-test blocks, radius gauges, labels, thread data, and exportable shop references.

DEVELOPMENT HISTORY///

2026.07.28Rev A

Grouped reusable shop-model scripts into a future release family.

SPECIFICATION///

WorkbenchFreeCAD 1.0

OutputsSTL / reference geometry

SubjectsTap blocks / gauges / labels

Release stateSanitized example pending

RELEASED MATERIAL///

This entry is a notebook record. Original project files can be added as the work develops.

WHERE THIS STANDS

UNDER TEST

The record keeps what is known at this revision. Unfinished tests stay unfinished here.

Parametric Shop Reference Blocks

Make the labels part of the reference

TECHNICAL NOTES///

DEVELOPMENT HISTORY///

SPECIFICATION///

RELEASED MATERIAL///

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