Design for 3D Printing: 10 Practical DFM Rules
Practical design for 3D printing guidance for mechanical designers, CAD engineers and students.
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Design Guide
Injection Molding Design: Ribs, Bosses, Draft and Wall Thickness
Practical injection molding design guidance for mechanical designers, CAD engineers and students.
Design Guide
SolidWorks Assembly Design: Mates and Design Intent
Practical SolidWorks assembly design guidance for mechanical designers, CAD engineers and students.
Design Guide
Sheet Metal Design in SolidWorks: Bend Allowance and K-Factor
Practical sheet metal design in SolidWorks guidance for mechanical designers, CAD engineers and students.
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CNC Hole Design Guide: Drilled, Reamed and Tapped Holes
Design holes that are easier to machine, inspect and assemble by thinking about the process before release.
Design Guide
H7 and g6 Fits: How Hole and Shaft Tolerances Work
A simple explanation of H7, g6, clearance, transition and interference fits for CAD designers.
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Surface Finish Symbols Explained for Mechanical Designers
Learn what surface finish callouts mean and when a finer finish is actually worth specifying.
Design Guide
Dimensioning Mechanical Drawings: 12 Mistakes to Avoid
Practical dimensioning habits that make drawings easier to manufacture, inspect and understand.
Design Guide
Position Tolerance Explained With a Simple Hole Pattern
See why a hole can have the right diameter and still be in the wrong place—and how position tolerance helps.
Design Guide
GD&T Basics for Designers: Symbols You Actually Need
A designer-friendly introduction to the GD&T symbols that appear most often on mechanical drawings.