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Generate a bearing block assembly

A pillow block: a rectangular housing carrying a sleeve bearing, with the shaft running through it. The housing bolts to a frame and supports the shaft at a fixed height.

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“A bearing block: 80x50x60mm housing with a 20mm shaft in a sleeve bearing”
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What it is used for

Dimensions that matter

Housing sizeOuter block dimensions.
Shaft diameterThe shaft it supports.
SleeveThe bearing between shaft and housing.
Three nested bodies means two fits to get right: sleeve-in-housing and shaft-in-sleeve. Both clearances are checked on the built geometry and reported.

What you get

A real solid model you can rotate and measure, plus downloadable STEP (machining and CAD), STL and 3MF (3D printing) and DXF (laser and waterjet) files. Optional built-in analysis covers stress (FEA), thermal, buckling, cost and manufacturability.

Before you see it, the built geometry is measured against the dimensions you stated, checked as a valid watertight solid, and — for assemblies — checked for interference. These are geometry and physics checks; they do not confirm the shape matches what you pictured, so review the 3D view or 2D drawing before relying on the part.

Previewing is free. Downloading is £2.99 per part, or unlimited on Pro (£29/month, £290/year).

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Common questions

What file formats do I get?
STEP, STL, 3MF and DXF — the formats CNC shops, laser cutters and 3D printers accept.

Can I change the dimensions afterwards?
Yes. Edit the numbers directly, or describe the change in plain English. Every edit is rebuilt and re-checked.

Do I need CAD experience?
No. Describe the part and its sizes in millimetres.

Is it free to try?
Yes — describing a part and viewing the 3D preview costs nothing.