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How to make a Fan Blade Autodesk Fusion 360

Alvaro Javier Mantilla Dizot
in Modeling
3 1 Beginner
How to make a Fan Blade Autodesk Fusion 360
Fusion 360

SolidWorks | How to Write your Name on a Piece Like a Pro

The Savvy Engineer
in Modeling
2 0 Beginner
Learning how to write your name on a piece in SolidWorks is a valuable skill that enhances both your design abilities and your understanding of 3D modeling fundamentals. Adding text to a part may seem simple, but it introduces you to several important features of SolidWorks, such as sketches, extruded cuts, and embossing. By learning this technique, you gain the ability to personalize your designs, label your components, and create professional-looking models that are uniquely identifiable. When you engrave or emboss your name on a 3D piece, you practice how to position sketches accurately on different faces of a model, use text tools effectively, and apply depth through extrusion or cutting operations. This helps you build precision and confidence in handling sketch constraints and feature definitions. Moreover, it teaches you how to control the visual appearance of parts—skills that are crucial when working on prototypes, mechanical components, or presentation models. From a professional perspective, marking your name or part number on a piece is an essential practice in engineering and manufacturing. It ensures traceability, ownership, and identification in collaborative projects or production environments. Many engineers use engraving to include serial numbers, company logos, or assembly instructions directly onto the part. Additionally, this simple exercise enhances your creativity and gives you a sense of accomplishment as you see your own name integrated into a 3D model. It’s also a practical way to prepare for more advanced text applications, such as creating custom molds, product branding, or laser-engraved parts. In short, learning how to write your name on a piece in SolidWorks is not just about personalization—it’s about mastering a versatile design technique that blends creativity, accuracy, and professionalism in your modeling workflow.
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CATIA | How to Convert a STEP File into CATPart Like a Pro

The Savvy Engineer
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
Learning how to convert a STEP file into a CATPart in CATIA is an essential skill for engineers, designers, and students who work with 3D models in collaborative environments. STEP files (.stp or .step) are widely used as a neutral format to exchange CAD data between different software platforms. Since not every team or partner uses CATIA, being able to import and convert STEP files into CATPart format allows you to fully integrate external designs into your CATIA projects. One key reason to learn this process is compatibility and collaboration. In real-world engineering, parts and assemblies often come from multiple suppliers or design teams. If you receive a model in STEP format, converting it into CATPart makes it editable and usable within CATIA. This ensures seamless collaboration without the need to remodel the geometry from scratch, saving time and reducing errors. Another important benefit is design modification and reuse. Once the STEP file is converted into a CATPart, you can take advantage of CATIA’s powerful tools for editing, analysis, and simulation. This means you can refine designs, make necessary changes, or use the geometry as a base for new components. Without conversion, the file would remain static, limiting your ability to adapt it to evolving project requirements. Additionally, understanding this process improves workflow efficiency. Instead of struggling with file incompatibility, you can quickly integrate external models into your design environment. This is particularly valuable in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where different CAD systems are common. In conclusion, learning how to convert a STEP file into a CATPart in CATIA is not just a technical step—it is a vital skill for collaboration, design flexibility, and productivity. It enables engineers to bridge the gap between different CAD systems and work more efficiently in a global engineering environment.
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How to Properly Add Mates for Bevel Gears in #solidworks | Gear Assembly & Motion Animation

Peter CAD
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
Learn the essential steps to properly add mates for bevel gears in SolidWorks! This beginner-friendly tutorial covers reference axis creation, concentric and distance mates, gear alignment, and simulating gear motion with animation. Discover best practices for assembling a 1:2 bevel gear ratio and see your gears rotate in a realistic motion study. Perfect for SolidWorks enthusiasts who want to master gear assembly. Stay tuned for further gearbox design tips in upcoming videos!
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SolidWorks | How to Convert a STEP File into SLDPRT Like a Pro

The Savvy Engineer
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
Learning how to convert a STEP file into an SLDPRT file like a pro is a valuable skill for anyone working with SolidWorks, whether you are a student, engineer, or product designer. STEP files are widely used across industries because they allow seamless data exchange between different CAD platforms. However, while STEP files carry geometry, they do not always maintain the feature history that SolidWorks uses for parametric modeling. This means that directly working with a STEP file can be limiting when you need to make modifications, apply advanced design techniques, or prepare the model for manufacturing. By mastering the process of converting STEP files into SLDPRT, you gain the ability to transform a “dumb” solid into a fully editable parametric part. This skill allows you to recreate or recognize design intent, apply design changes, and add features that were not originally included in the imported geometry. For example, you can recognize fillets, holes, and patterns using SolidWorks tools, making the part much easier to modify and adapt. This is especially important in collaborative projects where files may come from suppliers or partners using different CAD systems. Moreover, learning this process boosts efficiency. Instead of spending hours remodeling parts from scratch, you can quickly import, convert, and refine STEP files to meet your design requirements. It also ensures higher accuracy because you are working with the original geometry, reducing the risk of introducing errors during remodeling. In today’s global engineering environment, interoperability is key. Clients and suppliers often provide STEP files, so knowing how to properly convert them into SLDPRT files enhances your flexibility and professionalism. Ultimately, mastering this skill not only saves time and effort but also positions you as a more competent and resourceful CAD user.
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Modeling a Housing Base part | Autodesk Inventor tutorial

Sergey Torshin
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
Hello, it’s cadblueprints! In this tutorial, I walk you through the process of creating a 3D part in Autodesk Inventor. This is the part Корпус (Base) of the assembly «Корпус в сборе» 019–КВС (Housing 019–HSG). I hope you enjoy it! For educational purposes only🎓 ▶ The assembly files: https://grabcad.com/library/housing-019-hsg-019-1
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Creo Parametric: water tap (1)

Huy Pham
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
I hope this video useful for everyone want to become professional design of engineer I have a channel in youtube about CAD 3D, I hope this useful for you: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Zp8rsvtI01SnhkM_4FAw
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How to make a Curtain Hunger Autodesk Fusion 360

Alvaro Javier Mantilla Dizot
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
How to make a Curtain Hunger Autodesk Fusion 360
Fusion 360

Modeling a Housing Bushing part | Autodesk Inventor tutorial

Sergey Torshin
in Modeling
2 0 Beginner
Hello, it’s cadblueprints! In this tutorial, I walk you through the process of creating a 3D part in Autodesk Inventor. This is the part Втулка (Bushing) of the assembly «Корпус в сборе» 019–КВС (Housing 019–HSG). I hope you enjoy it! For educational purposes only🎓 ▶ The assembly files: https://grabcad.com/library/housing-019-hsg-019-1
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How to make a Pin Autodesk Fusion 360

Alvaro Javier Mantilla Dizot
in Modeling
1 0 Beginner
How to make a Pin Autodesk Fusion 360
Fusion 360

Solidworks: Sheet metal (36)

Huy Pham
in Modeling
0 0 Beginner
I hope this video useful for everyone want to become professional design of engineer I have a channel in youtube about CAD 3D, I hope this useful for you: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Zp8rsvtI01SnhkM_4FAw
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⭐ Quick And EASY - FreeCAD Star Shape - FreeCAD Polar Pattern - FreeCAD 1 Tutorial

🤜 AllVisuals4U & 3DParts4U 🤛
in Modeling
0 0 Beginner
⭐ Quick And EASY - FreeCAD Star Shape - FreeCAD Polar Pattern - FreeCAD 1 Tutorial
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Toroidal inductor

Saman Taghipour
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Toroidal Ferrite: WE-TOF EMI Suppression Toroidal Ferrite, Order Code: 7427015 Wire Dia: 2mm Dimension: 44.6 x 27 x 44.6 mm
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SOLIDWORKS Weldment Corners Made Easy!

Peter CAD
in Modeling
0 0 Beginner
Unlock the secrets to professional corner treatment in #solidworks Weldments with this in-depth tutorial! SolidWorks weldments tutorial SolidWorks corner treatment weldments corner treatment SolidWorks tips and tricks SolidWorks design tutorial beginner SolidWorks weldments
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Solidworks: practice exercises (34)

Huy Pham
in Modeling
0 0 Beginner
I hope this video useful for everyone want to become professional design of engineer I have a channel in youtube about CAD 3D, I hope this useful for you: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Zp8rsvtI01SnhkM_4FAw
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