Industrial Design

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Thermal expansion modelling for a braced rectangular steel tank
Industrial Design
hi, for a welded steel coolant reservoir for a test stand - 4 m × 2 m × 1.5 m with internal bracing I need to account for thermal expansion. Fluid runs at 80–90... read more
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Dec 22
Designing holes for M3 threaded inserts in an ABS enclosure
Industrial Design
Hi! In my design for a small ABS enclosure for an onboard sensor module I want to switch from molded bosses to heat-set M3 inserts for the lid screws. Before I finalize CAD, what... read more
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Dec 23
Airtight joint between two aluminum frame enclosures?
Industrial Design
Hi, I have two 400 mm cubical enclosures from 20×20 mm aluminum profiles with glass on all sides except one. I need to connect them into a single temperature-controlled unit and keep the joint... read more
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Dec 12
SLA wall thickness issue for microfluidic channels
Industrial Design
Hi, I created a 3D design for a small microfluidic part using SLA (Clear Resin) with internal channels ~0.4 mm wide and wall thickness around 0.5 mm. The function relies on optical inspection through... read more
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Jul 29
Embossed vs. engraved text for outdoor molded parts
Industrial Design
Hi there, I need to add a part number and recycling symbol on the surface of molded parts in PP GF20 for outdoor use. I initially planned to use engraved text for aesthetic reasons,... read more
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Aug 08
Minimum hole diameter vs sheet thickness 316L
Industrial Design
Hello, I would like to produce a stainless steel 316L bracket, 3 mm thick, cut by fiber laser. I need to include several small holes for drainage and fastening, and I’ve heard there might... read more
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Aug 01
Ejector pin placement near snap-fit
Industrial Design
I’m working on a small injection-molded housing for an automotive sensor, using PA6 GF30. There are two snap-fit arms inside (cantilever type), about 2 mm-thick walls. I’m not sure where to place the ejector... read more
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Jul 18
Adding countersinks to formed stainless sheet metal
Industrial Design
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
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Jul 03
Fastener size choice for a through-hole in 4 mm anodized aluminum plate
Industrial Design
Hi! Designing a lightweight enclosure for a small UAV component, using 4 mm thick anodized aluminum sheets. For the assembly, I need to fasten this plate to a 3D-printed ABS bracket underneath, which acts as... read more
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Jun 30
Cracking at snap-fit hook base in SLS PA12
Industrial Design
Hello everyone, I'm using SLS 3D printing (PA12, 0.12 mm layer height) to create a snap-fit enclosure for a handheld sensor device. The enclosure has three internal hooks that flex about 1.5 mm during... read more
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