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Should I use gd&t or traditional linear dimensions for tight tolerances on motor mount bracket?
Hi! I am creating a 2D drawing for the bracket of an electric motor, which requires precise specifications regarding the placement of holes and the flatness of surfaces. This drawing is for production purposes,... read more
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Feb 03
Why are my SLS PA 12 3D prints so brittle?
Hello, community! I have recently printed functional prototypes for snap-fit components using SLS with PA 12. The parts need to withstand repeated flexing without breaking. I noticed that the parts I’ve recently printed seem... read more
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Dec 10
Modeling ribs on a curved surface
hi, designing a snap-fit enclosure for a small handheld sensor (approx. 60 x 40 x 20 mm), and I need to add structural ribs to the inner shell. The issue is the inner surface... read more
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Apr 28
Mesh accuracy concerns with FDM
I'm working on a small gear-driven mechanism for a camera panning rig and considering printing the 45° bevel gears in PETG (FDM). Tooth pitch is 1.5 mm, and the gears will be rotating slowly... read more
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Apr 25