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Sourcing Cad Designer
Artist doing a small run of a frame. Have spec would like to make via this site was hoping the community could point me in the direction of someone who can help prepare files... read more
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May 14
Best fixture setup for milling and drilling mid-size batches of aluminum brackets?
Hi, I've got a batch of aluminum brackets that need to be drilled and milled on all sides with high repeatability. Has anyone designed a modular fixture system for parts like this to reduce... read more
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Slim linear guide for precise lab automation stage
I’m designing a compact linear stage for a lab automation setup, used to move a microplate (about 300 grams) precisely along a 150 mm travel. The system needs to achieve repeatability under ±0.05 mm... read more
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Sep 02
Estimate coating area in SolidWorks?
I’m designing a protective enclosure for an outdoor sensor unit in SolidWorks, and I need to estimate how much polyurethane coating I’ll need. When I use the Evaluate - Mass Properties tool, it seems... read more
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Sep 16
O-ring seal design for removable marine sensor housing
Hi! My project is a small-scale marine sensor housing; it needs to stay functional when briefly submerged (around 0.5 m depth) or exposed to heavy splashes on a boat deck. I'm using a machined... read more
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Aug 20
Compact linear slide – how to balance smooth travel with lateral stability
Hi! I’m working on a compact linear slide mechanism for a handheld inspection tool. The carriage rides between two vertical guide rails and has to remain laterally constrained while still moving smoothly along the... read more
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Oct 15