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

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

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 guys! I'm having issues with paint adhering properly. I'm trying to improve the cosmetics on some moldings of a waterproof portable speaker housing molded in ABS. The paint peels off easily after drying.... read more

Hey guys! I’m hoping I can get some technical advice in designing an enclosure for a scientific instrument — it's a portable and remote logging device. The device I'm enclosing is about 100 mm... 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

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