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Will a 6mm dowel fit in this hole?
hello, I'm designing a part with an FDM 3D printed hole to hold a 6mm wooden dowel, but I’m unsure about the actual fit due to print tolerances and material shrinkage. The hole is... read more
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Mar 14
Manufacturing in Germany
Hello,Does Xometry support us in setting up a workshop in Germany and producing there?
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Mar 05
Should I use gd&t or traditional linear dimensions for tight tolerances on motor mount bracket?
Hi! I am creating a 2D drawing for the bracket of an electric motor, which requires precise specifications regarding the placement of holes and the flatness of surfaces. This drawing is for production purposes,... read more
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Feb 03
Draft angles for master model?
hi, I’m designing the master model for a silicone mold (for vacuum casting) and wondering about the necessity of incorporating draft angles. Is it always required to include draft angles in the design, or... read more
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Jan 22
Is drawing needed for modeled threads?
Hello, I have a modeled anti-backlash lead screw shown in the image below:My question is: when the thread is already modeled in the CAD file, is it still necessary to include a detailed drawing... read more
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Jan 17
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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Dec 20
Design adjustments for workholding in CNC machining
Hi! I need advice on optimizing the design of a part that will be CNC machined for workholding. The part is an aluminum bracket with several cutouts, about 150 mm long and 50 mm... read more
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Dec 10
Tolerance stack up question
Hi all, I’m new to the world of tolerance stack up and working on a snap-fit assembly with five injection-molded ABS components. In prototypes I’m encountering inconsistent engagement forces, likely due to tolerance accumulation... read more
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Dec 05
Floating parts with 3D printing
Hello ,I'm using an SLA printer with high-resolution resin (25-micron layer height), for a miniature satellite component prototype, specifically a multi-chamber fluid management system intended for microgravity environments. The design features intricate internal structures, including... read more
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Dec 04
Maximum safe draw depth for aluminum
Hi everyone, I'm designing an automotive underbody heat shield using 0.8 mm thick aluminum alloy 5052-H32 for progressive die stamping. My main challenge is determining the optimal draw depth for complex geometries without risking... read more
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Jan 02