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Transferring assembly cuts to part files in SolidWorks
I'm designing a clamping fixture for a CNC-milled aluminum part on Solidworks, where a set of pins and slots needs to precisely align across multiple plates. I initially created the cut features at the... read more
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Text-to-CAD tools for modeling enclosures
Has anyone tested text-to-CAD tools for quick concept modeling of enclosures? I'm designing a small plastic enclosure for a PCB-based sensor module (around 60x40x20 mm) and was wondering if any of the new text-to-CAD... read more
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Simulating shear and bending on a welded tow hook bracket
I'm designing a welded tow hook bracket for a lightweight off-road trailer (max gross weight 850 kg), made from 8 mm thick mild steel plates (S355), joined with full-penetration fillet welds. I’m running a... read more
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Solidworks or Inventor for sheet metal design?
Hey, I need to create a small sheet metal enclosure for a power supply unit—mostly bent parts in 1.5 mm steel, with tabs, cutouts, and a few fastener points. I’m new to CAD and... read more
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Best file format for tight-tolerance parts with GD&T annotations
Hi, I'm designing a housing component for an optical assembly, machined from anodized 7075-T6 aluminum, with several ±0.01 mm tolerances and GD&T callouts for perpendicularity and flatness. The part is quite compact (80x60x40 mm)... read more
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