I'm about to place a CNC machining order for a small ABS housing with some detailed features, but I’m unsure if the internal recess can be manufactured as designed. The model includes sharp internal... read more

Looking for the best material for a locking mechanism for an electric vehicle charging connector. Essentially a small gear system that engages to prevent unplugging during charging. The gear teeth are low-load but need... read more

Hello, I'm working on a sheet metal enclosure (as in the image) that requires flush mounting for M6 countersunk screws. I need to add a countersink on a few holes, but the part is... read more

Hello, I'm working on a sheet metal enclosure (as in the image) that requires flush mounting for M6 countersunk screws. I need to add a countersink on a few holes, but the part is... read more

Hi there, I’m prototyping an outdoor enclosure for a small LiDAR unit, printing it in ASA due to its UV resistance and decent mechanical strength. I’d like to bond a front cover to the... read more

I'm designing a clamping fixture for a CNC-milled aluminum part on Solidworks, where a set of pins and slots needs to precisely align across multiple plates. I initially created the cut features at the... read more

Has anyone tested text-to-CAD tools for quick concept modeling of enclosures? I'm designing a small plastic enclosure for a PCB-based sensor module (around 60x40x20 mm) and was wondering if any of the new text-to-CAD... read more

In an automotive subframe project using M12 class 10.9 bolts, exposed to salt spray and vibration, I’m looking into zinc flake coatings for corrosion protection. Curious if doubling the coating thickness—from 8 µm to... read more

Hello everyone, I'm replacing a broken axial guide component from a spindle assembly—this part sits on the Z-axis and connects the drill to the mounted machine frame. It failed during a milling op, likely... read more

I need to obtain hole/channel sizes of 0.65 mm. will this be obtainable with a 40-60 layer thickness in tool steel?