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How to design a sheet metal enclosure in SOLIDWORKS

Image Nguyen Hoang Loc
in Modeling
6 0 Intermediate
earn how to model, unfold, and detail a professional sheet metal enclosure using SolidWorks features like flange, bend, and flat pattern.
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FreeCAD: Gearbox – Assembly

Image Huy Pham
in Modeling
6 0 Beginner
I hope this video is useful for everyone who wants to become professional design of engineer I have a channel in youtube about CAD 3D, I hope this is useful for you: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Zp8rsvtI01SnhkM_4FAw If my video is useful for you Please subscribe to watch more videos. Thanks! https://youtu.be/PVxt33MuoTE
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3-Way Pipe Flange Tee Fitting — SolidWorks Model + Tutorial

Image E. A Shehab
in Modeling
5 0 Beginner
Shared this 3-way pipe flange tee fitting model, designed in SolidWorks. Includes bolt-hole flange patterns, fillets, and full section views (A-A, B-B, C-C) for manufacturing reference. 🎥 Full tutorial: https://youtu.be/TaApAiyiQOY 100 CAD Exercises Book 👉 https://amzn.to/4ubUHyu SolidWorks A Complete Beginner’s 👉https://mecdesignhub.gumroad.com/l/SolidWorks I also put together a full step-by-step tutorial showing how it was modeled from scratch — covering flange design, bolt circle patterns, and generating clean section views for engineering drawings. The link to the tutorial is below if you want to follow along or build your own version. Feedback and questions welcome — always happy to model requests from the community. Tags: pipe fitting, flange, tee fitting, SolidWorks, mechanical design, piping
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Piston, Connecting Rod, Piston Pin & Assembly

Image Mrithyunjai M
in Modeling
5 1 Beginner
In this tutorial, learn how to model and assemble the major components of a V6 engine using SolidWorks. The tutorial covers step-by-step modeling of the piston, connecting rod, connecting rod head and tail, piston pin, and the final assembly using sketches, extrusions, revolved features, cuts, patterns, fillets, chamfers, Hole Wizard, mirrors, and mates. This tutorial is suitable for mechanical engineering students and beginners who want to improve their SolidWorks part modeling and assembly skills. Due to some restrictions, I am unable to upload steps.
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Crankshaft CAD Modeling in SolidWorks

Image Mrithyunjai M
in Modeling
4 2 Beginner
This tutorial demonstrates the step-by-step modeling of a crankshaft in SolidWorks using basic sketching, extrude, extrude cut, fillet, mirror, reference geometry, linear pattern, and move/copy features. The tutorial includes all important dimensions and constraints used to create the crankshaft model. There are some points missing. If you want more info on that, please do message me and I shall reply. Due to some limitations, I am unable to upload them. All the best
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Complete Plastic Injection Mold Design – Part 3 | Hot Runner, Springs & Final Assembly

Image Eng: AbdulRhman Jesri
in Tooling
4 0 Expert
This is Part 3 and the final part of my complete plastic injection mold design project in SOLIDWORKS. In this part, I complete the remaining mold components and bring the entire mold together into the final assembly. The design includes: • Hot Runner Manifold • Guide Components • Retainer Plates • Springs • Core & Cavity Assembly • Complete Mold Assembly This three-part series demonstrates the development of a complete plastic injection mold from the initial mold structure to the final assembled mold. Software: SOLIDWORKS Project: Complete Plastic Injection Mold Design Part: 3 of 3 – Final Assembly https://youtu.be/JgtEeP_jXCY Watch Part 1: https://youtu.be/MaqUX5KvnSM Watch Part 2: https://youtu.be/34m47Qdgkqw If you found the project useful, support SOLID MOLD by subscribing to the channel and sharing the video. For more projects covering Injection Mold Design, Mechanical Design, CNC Manufacturing and CAD/CAM, follow SOLID MOLD. #InjectionMold #MoldDesign #SolidWorks #PlasticInjection #MechanicalDesign #CNC #CAD #CAM
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Y Shape 3D Modeling in Catia |Y Shape Structure in Catia | Y Shape with Pattern in CATIA V5

Image CAD CAM SOFT INFO
in Modeling
4 2 Expert
Y Shape 3D Modeling in Catia |Y Shape Structure in Catia | Y Shape with Pattern in CATIA V5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMBzDDzQ51M&t=24s
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DAS BOOT Submarine

Image Industrial. E.S
in Drafting
4 0 Beginner
Launch of a submarine design project valued at $30 million. The actual design will be completed in six months. The selling price will be $30 million. This submarine will have an inexhaustible fuel supply.
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Claude Takes the Wheel: Drive SolidWorks Directly from an AI Agent

Image Alexander Bauer
in Design & CAD
3 0 Intermediate
Let Claude open, measure, modify and save your SolidWorks files through the API, in its own invisible SolidWorks instance, while you keep working. Includes a tested bridge script and the instruction file you give Claude.
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Professional Ethics vs. Engineering Ethics

Image Wahaj Faisal
in Engineering Fundamentals
2 2 Expert
🧭 Professional Ethics Broadly addresses ethical duties across various professions (e.g., medicine, law, finance). Emphasizes ideals like integrity, honesty, confidentiality, and altruism. Focuses on standards that apply to any profession with a code of conduct, including fair practice, respect, and accountability. ⚙️ Engineering Ethics A specialized branch concerned with moral principles specific to engineering practice Engineers are bound by codes of conduct established by professional societies (e.g., ASCE, IEEE). Core responsibilities include: Prioritizing public safety above all Performing only within one’s area of competence. Communicating truthfully and transparently. Avoiding conflicts of interest. Upholding integrity, sustainability, and fairness . In critical scenarios, engineers have a duty to blow the whistle if public safety is compromised—even at personal or professional risk
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Solidworks Exercise1

Image 3D Polygon
in Modeling
2 0 Intermediate
In this SolidWorks tutorial, we’ll practice essential 3D modeling techniques using Extruded Boss/Base, Swept Boss/Base, creating reference planes along curves, and copying sketches. This hands-on CAD exercise is designed to help you improve your modeling workflow, understand important SolidWorks features, and develop your mechanical design skills through practical application. Tutorial video: https://youtu.be/ibWRk2Cjxyc
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How to Design a Pipe Vice in SolidWorks — Full Assembly Tutorial

Image E. A Shehab
in Modeling
2 0 Beginner
Learn how to design a working pipe vice in a SolidWorks tutorial covering assembly, threads, and mechanism design. Watch the Full Tutorial👉https://youtu.be/nB7Utu2nwbY 100 CAD Exercises Book 👉 https://amzn.to/4ubUHyu SolidWorks A Complete Beginner’s 👉https://mecdesignhub.gumroad.com/l/SolidWorks File Download👉 https://www.mecdesignhub.com/download Learn how to design a pipe vice in SolidWorks from start to finish — this step-by-step tutorial covers the fixed jaw, movable jaw, wedge-locking mechanism, threaded spindle screw, full assembly mating & motion Study This is a practical intermediate SolidWorks project built around real mechanical design principles — wedge mechanisms, thread modeling, and assembly constraints — that apply directly to machine design, tooling, and fixture work. Whether you're a mechanical engineering student, a CAD learner preparing for interviews, or a working designer looking to sharpen your SolidWorks assembly skills, this walkthrough is built to be followed along with, step by step. What you'll learn in this tutorial: Designing a fixed jaw and movable jaw with proper wedge-engagement geometry Modeling a functional threaded spindle screw (helix and sweep, not a cosmetic thread) Building a wedge-locking mechanism and understanding how angled surfaces convert motion into clamping force Assembling multiple parts using accurate mates and constraints Creating a section view to visualize internal mechanism engagement Generating a clean exploded view and BOM for documentation If this tutorial helped, subscribe for more mechanical design and SolidWorks tutorials — we're building a full series of real engineering projects, one complete assembly at a time. 🔗 Website: www.MecDesignHub.com 📸 Instagram: @mecdesighnhub #SolidWorks #MechanicalDesign #CADTutorial #SolidWorks #MechanicalDesign #CADTutorial #PipeFitting #FlangeDe
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How to Design a Magnetic Wall Hanger for A4 & US Letter Calendars

Image Onerva Kari
in 3D Printing
2 1 Intermediate
Learn how to design a reusable two-piece magnetic wall hanger for printed A4 and US Letter calendar sheets. This tutorial covers dimensions, tolerances, magnet pockets, assembly, and preparing the model for 3D printing.
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Behind Military Vehicle Engineering From CAD Design to Armored Vehicle Innovation

Image SOHAIL RABBANI
in Design & CAD
2 0 Intermediate
Hi GrabCAD Community, I'm Sohail Rabbani, a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 20 years of experience in mechanical design manufacturing, product development, and special vehicles. Alongside my engineering career I started NEPIYA ARMOR LOGIC a YouTube knowledge-sharing initiative where I explain the engineering behind U.S. military vehicles, armored systems, helicopters, manufacturing processes, armor technology, and mechanical design through short documentary style videos. Our community is now approaching 500 subscribers, and my goal is to make complex defense engineering easier to understand for engineers, CAD designers manufacturing professionals, and students. I would love to connect with fellow engineers and hear your thoughts on military vehicle engineering. NEPIYA ARMOR LOGIC 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nepiyaarmorlogic
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Solidworks: Sheet metal (40)

Image Huy Pham
in Modeling
2 0 Beginner
I hope this video is useful for everyone who wants to become professional design of engineer I have a channel in youtube about CAD 3D, I hope this is useful for you: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Zp8rsvtI01SnhkM_4FAw If my video is useful for you Please subscribe to watch more videos. Thanks! https://youtu.be/IcRwPzJ1vjM
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