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Solidworks vs. Autodesk fusion for complex assemblies
Hi, seeking insights from the community: What are the notable differences between SolidWorks and Fusion 360 in terms of their capabilities for designing complex assemblies? Thanks
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Waterproof 3D print for test experiment
Hi everyone! I need to get some parts made to do some testing for a waterproof design. Is there a 3D print material that will allow me to do that? I can't have it... read more
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3D Printing – Decorative Elements
Hello everyone, I would like to produce some slim decorative parts (they are 1.5-2 mm thick) for a musical instrument by means of 3D printing. Attached you will find a screenshot of one of... read more
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How to call out helicoils or inserts on a drawing?
Hey,My aluminum part needs reinforced threads, so I’m looking at using Helicoils or possibly another type of insert if the machinist has a better suggestion (I’ll have my part produced by an external manufacturer).... read more
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Looking for CAD Freelancers or Design Offices for a Technical Project
Hello Community! Does anyone know a good freelancer or a small design office in Germany that can create a CAD model from an old technical drawing? I also need to make some adjustments to... read more
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How does vapor polishing effect 3D prints’ tolerance?
Hi everyone, I'm exploring vapor polishing for PA11 SLS parts. Concerned about how it might affect part tolerance and dimensional accuracy. Does anyone have insights or experiences on the dimensional changes to expect for... read more
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Thread Production
Hello, I'm a design student in Hamburg. I need to produce threads of a specific size for my project. Can I request this from your company? I have no experience in thread production, and... read more
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3D printing detailed miniatures
I am looking for the best 3D printing option to produce highly detailed miniatures for a tabletop game. The parts range from 30 mm to 50 mm in height and include intricate details like... read more
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Any experiences with plastic CNC machining (POM)?
Hello!I'm planning to use CNC machining for plastic parts (Delrin/POM) for the first time and have typically worked with metals before. I'm considering the 'as machined' finish with a standard 3.2 µm surface roughness.For... read more
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UV exposure impact on brittleness of SLA 3D parts
Hello! I've never had experience with SLA 3D printing, but I'm looking to try it now for prototyping purposes in the electronics/med-tech industry. I've heard that parts can become brittle over time due to... read more
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