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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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May 23
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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Apr 04
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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Apr 03
Best process to achieve antique brass finish
Hello Community, I’m looking for a finish that closely resembles antique brass—rich, aged tones with some depth and texture, for aluminum parts for a decorative lighting fixture. I’m not sure which method (Electroplating or... read more
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Dec 13
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
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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Apr 18
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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Apr 30
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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Mar 19
MJF material with the best low-temp resistance
Hello, I need to produce a small housing component for an outdoor sensor unit. I thought MJF could be a good fit for prototyping and potentially low-volume production. The part needs to handle exposure... read more
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Jun 24
Best way to mount NEMA 17 motor on 2 mm aluminum base?
I'm working on a compact test rig where I need to mount a NEMA 17 stepper motor onto a 2 mm thick aluminum sheet (EN AW-5754). The base has to stay as light as possible,... read more
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Jun 26