Questions tagged [cad]
For questions primarily related to Computer-Aided Design (CAD). If your question is about using particular software, you should also use the corresponding tag for that software (if one exists) – such as [openscad], [freecad], [tinkercad], or [grabcad-print] – in addition to this tag.
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Plastic most closely mimicking Ultem in Autodesk Inventor
I'm trying to run a stress analysis on an assembly of parts that will be printed in Ultem 9085 (on a Fortus 400MC). I am trying to find a plastic that most closely mimics the material properties of ...
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How to replace color A into B using Meshmixer
I have a .mix file with multicolored objects. Using Meshmixer, I would like to change the surface color A into color B without modifying the rest of the colors.
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Filling in space between two parts
I'm trying to make a mold of an airfoil, however the airfoil is cambered - I can't simply make rectangular bases and use a cut feature to cut the airfoil out of the mold body. The situation I've ...
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How to horizontally align sketches in fusion360?
I'm working in fusion360. I have 5 circle sketches that I need to all line up in a vertical line. I tried setting constraints, but they were just putting the circles in the exact same x y positions. I ...
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How do you marry two object's holes in Freecad? 3D printing a drone
I am 3D printing a drone and I need very good tolerances for the holes so the arms and motors align correctly.
I have two sets of 4 holes for two solid objects (Imported as STEP)
I want to align the ...
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How to create multiple rotated detent-like cutouts in the of a cylinder in OnShape?
Imagine a thick-walled cylinder which is going to be 3D printed. I want to carve, say, ten identical detents in the top of the object, rotated around by 36 degrees. I know how to make one of these by ...
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How to use FreeCAD part library with A2Plus
I want to know how to combine this effectivly. I know where the files are located and that I can include them into A2tech. The thing is, that as example the "pcb-terminal-block-female-1x2" ...
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