Good for
- Cooling for regulators, LEDs and small chips
- Concept models of thermal parts
- An example of linear patterns
Finned heatsink CAD model
A 60 x 40 mm heatsink with a 4 mm base and nine 1.5 mm fins, 25 mm tall on a 7 mm pitch. The fins are one extrude and a linear pattern, and two M3 clearance holes sit between fins for mounting.
Free to use under CC BY 4.0. Made in VIZON CAD.
Specifications
Solid volume: 23,027 mm³, measured by the VIZON CAD kernel.
| Base | 60 x 40 x 4 mm |
|---|---|
| Fins | 9 x 1.5 mm, 25 mm tall, 7 mm pitch |
| Mount holes | 2 x M3 clearance |
How it was made
This part is 7 parametric features in the VIZON CAD editor. Each line below is one feature in its feature list, so every size can be changed and the part rebuilds.
| Feature | Type | Settings |
|---|---|---|
| Base sketch | Sketch | Top plane · 1 item |
| Base | Extrude | New · 4 mm |
| Fin sketch | Sketch | Top + 4 mm · 1 item |
| Fin | Extrude | Add · 25 mm |
| Fins | Linear pattern | 9 × 7 mm along X |
| Mount sketch | Sketch | Top + 4 mm · 2 items |
| Mount holes | Hole | Ø3.4 · through |
Make it your own
- Change fin count and pitch in "Fins".
- Make fins taller in "Fin".
- Resize the base in "Base sketch".
Questions about this model
Is the finned heatsink model free?
Yes. Download it as STEP or STL and use it under CC BY 4.0: free for any purpose, including commercial use, with credit to VIZON.
Can I change the dimensions?
Yes. Open the STEP file in the VIZON CAD editor to add features, or rebuild it from the feature list on this page and change any number.
Which file should I download for 3D printing?
The STL. It is exported in millimetres with Z up, ready for any slicer. Use STEP if you want to keep editing in CAD.
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