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

Hello, I have a question about the standard practice in the industry regarding determining tolerances for surface treatments involving anodizing. Considering that anodizing has the potential to add a few to tens of microns... read more

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

Hello,I am a mechanical engineer currently in the design phase of developing rectangular housings using PA66 GF30 material. From my previous projects, I've encountered challenges with achieving consistent dimensions, particularly with thin wall sections.... read more

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

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

Hello, I'm putting this topic in the right place.To create two parts articulated by an axis that's fixed on one of the parts, what should be done? Is it possible to print both parts... read more

Hey, I'm prototyping small plastic parts with tight tolerances and a polished surface finish. My initial plan was to use injection molding, but I'm concerned about the high upfront tooling costs for this stage.... read more

Hey everyone, I'm an R&D engineer working through the prototyping phase for a piece of lab equipment/scientific device. Specifically, we're looking at producing functional prototypes of the housing component in the range of 20-30... read more

Hello community, When choosing the right 3D printing infill pattern for PLA, what factors should I consider? And how do these choices impact the strength and weight of the final parts?