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How to add McMaster-Carr library to Solidworks

Image Kevin Shields
in Assemblies
11 0 Intermediate
To add the McMaster-Carr library to SOLIDWORKS, the fastest and most seamless method is to install the official free add-in. It allows you to browse, configure, and drop dimensionally accurate 3D CAD models directly into your assemblies without having to manually download and import files
SOLIDWORKS download 3d model add-in library solidworks
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SolidWorks Export Settings You MUST Know | DXF/DWG, STEP & IGES for Part & Sheet Metal Flat Pattern

Image H.J. Bhatt
in Modeling
8 0 Beginner
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Difference between DXF and DWG and when to use each Best STEP version (AP203 / AP214) for interoperability IGES export settings for smooth data transfer Sheet Metal flat pattern export for laser cutting & fabrication How to avoid missing geometry or broken imports Video link : https://youtu.be/3SwllHtsG_o
SOLIDWORKS beginner iges step dxf cad tutorial solidworks
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Tie Rod Type Hydraulic Cylinder with Foot Mounting

Image Gorilla Auto-Academy
in Assemblies
7 0 Intermediate
You Can Watch Collapses & Explode Of The Forklift Steering Cylinder Assembly (Hydraulic Cylinder)(Double Rods) From This Link Blow : https://youtu.be/t2-W0aTM7oQ?si=EdEsuFJPC2e1bH8R 👉This is a tie rod style hydraulic cylinder featuring foot mounting brackets (also known as lug or bracket mounting) for secure attachment to machine frames or structural supports. The tie rod construction uses four external threaded steel rods to hold the end caps against the barrel, allowing easy disassembly for maintenance and seal replacement. The foot mounting provides a stable, fixed installation ideal for applications where the cylinder body must remain stationary while the piston rod extends.
SOLIDWORKS mechanicalengineering tierodconstruction doubleactingcylinder industrialhydraulics footmountcylinder footmounting hydrauliccylinder tierodcylinder
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LATHE MACHINE PART 2 | Design a Chuck in SolidWorks | Chuck Sub Assembly Tutorial

Image DUL'S CAD_Design
in Modeling
5 0 Intermediate
In this video, I design and assemble a complete Chuck Sub Assembly for a Lathe Machine using SolidWorks step by step. The tutorial covers multiple chuck components including the bevel pinion, chuck body, bevel gear, jaws, and final assembly process. This tutorial is suitable for: Mechanical engineering students CAD learners SolidWorks beginners Mechanical design projects Lathe machine design references 📌 Video Chapters: 00:00:31:42 — BEVEL PINION 00:11:45:25 — COVER CHUCK 00:20:51:43 — BODY CHUCK 00:27:42:08 — BEVEL GEAR 00:37:27:33 — JAW CHUCK 1, 2, 3 01:07:43:35 — SUB ASSEMBLY CHUCK 🛠 Software Used: SolidWorks 📌 Project: Lathe Machine Design If you enjoyed this tutorial: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📌 Subscribe for more SolidWorks and mechanical design tutorials #SolidWorks #LatheMachine #Chuck #MechanicalDesign #CAD #SolidWorksTutorial #3DModeling #MachineDesign
SOLIDWORKS chuck lathe 3d cad design solidworks
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Link entre propriedades Largura x Comprimento e Espessura.

Image AFdS
in Drafting
4 0 Expert
. . . . . . . . Crie as propriedades Largura x Comprimento e Espessura. Observação. Para Solidworks em inglês Use o texto "SW-Bounding Box Length@@@Sheet<1>@peça.SLDPRT", para Comprimento. Use o texto "SW-Bounding Box Width@@@Sheet<1>@30315.SLDPRT", para Largura. Use o texto "SW-Sheet Metal Thickness@@@Sheet<1>@30315.SLDPRT", para Espessura.
SOLIDWORKS thickness width length bounding box caixa delimitadora espessura comprimento largura
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🎯Standard Air Cylinder – Round Type Pneumatic Cylinder

Image Gorilla Auto-Academy
in Assemblies
4 1 Expert
You Can Watch Collapses & Explode Of The Standard Air Cylinder – Round Type Pneumatic Cylinder Size: 20x8x16.5 mm From This Link Blow : https://youtu.be/Tcl_gM4H4lk?si=UUz6QfiqsZXm2SXr 🚀This is a standard round body pneumatic cylinder featuring a compact, lightweight aluminum barrel with rolled crimped end caps. The round (circular) profile is the most common pneumatic cylinder design, offering simplicity, low cost, and easy integration into industrial automation systems. This double-acting cylinder provides powered motion in both extend and retract directions.
SOLIDWORKS automationengineering industrialautomation roundbodycylinder doubleactingcylinder minipneumaticcylinder pneumaticcylinder roundtypecylinder standardaircylinder
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Mechanical Principles of Skid Steer Loader Design: A Conceptual Guide

Image Izzuddin Alqosam Aufa
in Theory
4 0 Intermediate
This tutorial explains the basic principles of engineering mechanics underlying the design of a skid steer loader. The primary focus is on understanding how the load distribution from the bucket affects the vehicle’s stability and how supporting components, such as hydraulic cylinders, work to statically balance that load.
heavy equipment structural analysis machine design engineering principles solidworks skid steer loader mechanical engineering static analysis
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How to Fill Small Holes in a 3D Scan Mesh Using Blender

Image Yoto Yotov
in Other
4 0 Beginner
When working with scanned STL or OBJ files, it is common to find small holes, gaps, or missing mesh areas caused by scan noise or incomplete geometry capture. This quick tutorial shows a simple method for repairing those areas directly inside Blender before exporting your model for 3D printing or CAD workflows.
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Accelerated Solidworks Learning

Image Calvin Wei
in Modeling
4 1 Beginner
Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t design something—not even yourself. If you’ve ever had an idea you wished you could build, SolidWorks is the tool that turns imagination into reality. I’m Calvin Wei, and I spent almost 1,000 hours creating a complete SolidWorks 2025 tutorial series—designed for beginners, packed with real projects, and free for everyone. By the end, you won’t just know SolidWorks. You’ll know how to design products. Comment 1 to start learning, 2 to save it for later. https://youtu.be/na4Sih6Rtww
SOLIDWORKS careerdevelopment assembly parts sketch 3dmodeling mechanicaldesign solidworks
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SolidWorks API Cheat Sheet 2026 – Beginner Tutorial for CAD Automation

Image Ramu Gopal
in Process
3 0 Beginner
This tutorial is a practical starting guide for engineers who want to learn SolidWorks API, VBA macros, CAD automation, and validation-first engineering workflows. The SolidWorks API Cheat Sheet 2026 helps beginners understand the basic structure behind SolidWorks automation instead of blindly copying macros. It explains how API objects such as ISldWorks, ModelDoc2, PartDoc, AssemblyDoc, DrawingDoc, Feature, SelectionMgr, CustomPropertyMgr, ConfigurationMgr, and Component2 connect together in real automation workflows. What You Will Learn In this tutorial, you will learn: What SolidWorks API is Basic SolidWorks API object hierarchy How to start a VBA macro How to detect part, assembly, and drawing files Important API objects used in real projects Feature traversal basics Custom property automation Drawing and BOM automation ideas How macros can grow into validation-first CAD automation systems
solidworks api cad automation ramu gopal solidworks automation solidworks
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Solidworks: gear fidget spinner (2)

Image Huy Pham
in Modeling
3 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 If my video is useful for you Please subscribe to watch more video. Thanks! https://youtu.be/b0QJt19gEJ4
SOLIDWORKS spinner tutorial solidworks
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LATHE MACHINE PART 4 | Design a Carriage in SolidWorks | Carriage Sub Assembly Tutorial

Image DUL'S CAD_Design
in Modeling
3 0 Intermediate
In this video, I design and assemble a complete Carriage Sub Assembly for a Lathe Machine using SolidWorks step by step. The tutorial covers multiple carriage components including the saddle, leadscrew system, feed levers, sliding gears, carriage housing, adjustment handles, and final assembly process. This tutorial is suitable for: Mechanical engineering students CAD learners SolidWorks beginners Mechanical design projects Lathe machine design references 📌 Video Chapters: 00:00:54:02 — MANUAL FEED LEVER Z AXIS 00:04:29:32 — LEADSCREW NUT HOUSING Z AXIS 00:11:03:40 — SADDLE Z AXIS 00:17:21:29 — Z AXIS CARRIAGE 00:34:21:57 — SCALA DIMENSION Z AXIS LEADSCREW 00:35:14:50 — HANDLE ADJUSTMENT Z AXIS 00:38:05:46 — SHAFT LEADSCREW Z AXIS 00:46:39:32 — CARRIAGE FOR GEARBOX 01:03:26:59 — HANDLE ADJUSTMENT CARRIAGE 01:13:51:28 — MANUAL FEED LEVER CARRIAGE 01:18:50:44 — SHAFT AUTOMATION CARRIAGE 01:23:49:17 — SLIDING GEAR CARRIAGE 01:31:58:01 — SLIDING GEAR CARRIAGE HUB 01:37:27:44 — FEED LEVER SLIDING GEAR CARRIAGE 01:39:36:36 — SLIDER SHAFT CARRIAGE 01:44:01:41 — SHAFT CARRIAGE X AXIS ADJUSTMENT 01:50:09:56 — SUB ASSEMBLY CARRIAGE 🛠 Software Used: SolidWorks 📌 Project: Lathe Machine Design If you enjoyed this tutorial: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📌 Subscribe for more SolidWorks and mechanical design tutorials #SolidWorks #LatheMachine #Carriage #MechanicalDesign #CAD #SolidWorksTutorial #3DModeling #MachineDesign
SOLIDWORKS solidworks lathemachine carriage mechanicaldesign cad
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LATHE MACHINE PART | 1 Design a Tailstock in SolidWorks | Tailstock Sub Assembly Tutorial

Image DUL'S CAD_Design
in Modeling
3 0 Intermediate
In this video, I design and assemble a complete Tailstock Sub Assembly for a Lathe Machine using SolidWorks step by step. The tutorial covers multiple tailstock components including the body, spindle, bearings, locking system, handwheel, and final assembly process. This tutorial is suitable for: Mechanical engineering students CAD learners SolidWorks beginners Mechanical design projects Lathe machine design references 📌 Video Chapters: 00:38:49 — BODY TAILSTOCK 32:57:43 — TAILSTOCK SPINDLE BEARING 37:04:06 — TAILSTOCK BARREL BEARING 39:40:33 — HANDWHEEL TAILSTOCK 44:34:15 — LOCK SYSTEM TAILSTOCK 47:06:37 — SHAFT LOCK TAILSTOCK 52:09:45 — CENTER DRILL 55:18:36 — DRILL CHUCK TAIL STOCK 59:44:54 — SPINDLE TAILSTOCK 1:04:55:27 — FEED LEVER HANDWHEEL TAILSTOCK 1:08:18:56 — BARREL TAILSTOCK 1:11:56:49 — SUB ASSEMBLY TAILSTOCK 🛠 Software Used: SolidWorks 📌 Project: Lathe Machine Design If you enjoyed this tutorial: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📌 Subscribe for more SolidWorks and mechanical design tutorials #SolidWorks #LatheMachine #Tailstock #MechanicalDesign #CAD #SolidWorksTutorial #3DModeling #MachineDesign
SOLIDWORKS solidworks lathemachine tailstock mechanicaldesign cad
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Forklift Steering Cylinder Assembly (Hydraulic Cylinder)(Double Rods)

Image Alaa Saeed
in Assemblies
3 0 Expert
Forklift Steering Cylinder Assembly (Hydraulic Cylinder)(Double Rods) Size 75x50x157 mm You Can Watch Collapses & Explode Of The Forklift Steering Cylinder Assembly (Hydraulic Cylinder)(Double Rods) From This Link Blow : https://youtu.be/Vqabeg3A5pQ?si=a9ORu0UZxWc4k7FO ⚙️This is a double-acting, double-ended hydraulic cylinder specifically designed for the steering axle of forklift trucks. Unlike a standard cylinder, this double rod configuration features a piston rod extending from both ends of the cylinder barrel, creating equal force and speed in both directions to provide precise, balanced steering control .
SOLIDWORKS hydrauliccylinder materialhandling hydraulicsteering forkliftparts forklifthydraulics forkliftsteering steeringcylinder doublerodcylinder
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Hydraulic Block with Vickers by Danfoss DARV W 10 K – Direct Acting Pressure Relief Valve

Image Alaa Saeed
in Assemblies
3 0 Intermediate
You Can Watch Collapses & Explode Of The Hydraulic Block with Vickers by Danfoss DARV W 10 K – Direct Acting Pressure Relief Valve From This Link Blow : https://youtu.be/m7dK8049qEo?si=qbGhLLk-6KoJI2S1 👉This is a compact hydraulic manifold block integrated with a DARV series direct acting pressure relief valve from Vickers by Danfoss. The DARV valve is a screw-in cartridge type, designed to protect hydraulic systems from pressure overloads by opening when system pressure exceeds the set limit .
SOLIDWORKS vickersbydanfoss reliefvalve directactingvalve hydraulicblock hydraulicmanifold vickers danfoss pressurereliefvalve
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