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Essential AutoCAD Commands for Beginners

Aya maansi
in Drafting
2 0 Beginner
In this tutorial, I introduce the most important AutoCAD commands every engineer and designer should know to work faster and more efficiently. 📐 Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with AutoCAD, this video will help you understand and apply the most commonly used commands with clear examples. Commands covered in the video: Line (L): Draw straight lines Circle (C): Create circles Rectangle (REC): Draw rectangles Trim (TR): Cut extra parts Extend (EX): Extend lines to meet Move (M): Move objects Copy (CO): Duplicate objects Mirror (MI): Create mirrored copies Offset (O): Create parallel lines/shapes Array (AR): Pattern or repeat objects Dimension (DIM): Add dimensions Hatch (H): Apply hatching or shading Zoom & Pan: Control your view
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Weld Spacing: Minimum Distance Between Welds According to Standards (ASME & API)

Aygün Karaköse
in Standards
0 0 Expert
In welding design, the minimum distance between welds is a crucial parameter affecting the integrity, inspectability, and performance of welded structures. Improper spacing can lead to: Overlapping Heat Affected Zones (HAZ), Increased residual stress, Cracking or failure under pressure or cyclic loading. This tutorial will guide you through standard-based minimum weld spacing requirements and provide general rules applicable in piping, pressure vessels, and tank structures.
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veneer furniture parts

Alex Fabriсator
in Process
0 0 Beginner
In this video I will show you how to veneer furniture parts with your own hands, without special tools and at home.
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Understanding Root Opening (Gap Distance) in Butt Welds – A Standards-Based Tutorial (ASME & ISO)

Aygün Karaköse
in Standards
0 0 Expert
In welding, especially butt welds, the "gap" or root opening is a critical factor that directly affects weld penetration, quality, and strength. This tutorial explains what root opening is, why it matters, how it varies by material thickness and process, and what international standards like ASME Section IX and ISO 9692-1 say about it.
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