Im currently spec'ing a project and I need what is essentially a shoulder bolt. How come these things are so damn expensive? is there a tolerance spec that I'm missing?
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Ive made a rather stupid and annoying mistake when specifying a tapped hole which should have been M4, but is infact M5. Am I right in thinking I can use a m4 helicoil to reduce the size of the thread. I know this is not the typical use for a helicoil but i'm in need of a solution...
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I am struggling to find the most useful way to dimension two holes that extend from an angled surface. I have a wedge shape, with holes extending from the flat bottom, and two extending down from the top angled surface (see image attached.
What would be the best way to show the...
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I am trying to run a simple simulation on an aluminium part bearing the weight of 54newtons on a single flat face.
I have my materials correct, and my fixtures are fine. Yet no matter what values I give to the force being applied, or the type of material used I get the same...
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I am looking for a service to create g-codes from a solidworks model.
I have had play with BobCAM for Solidworks, but what I would really like to have this as a service i.e I submit a file, I receive a set of instructions for a particular CNC machine.
I see that the software is...
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I have designed a part in SW 2012, using sheet metal. Its a single body part with 6 folds. I have been working on the design with no problem. Now when I load the model and try to add a sketched bend or flange I get the message "The selected Entity does not belong to the sheet...
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I am trying to find the name of a product, or part that looks and behaves like the image attached.
Basically I know these Exists but cant think of the name.
I have a fixed object, and another which is pivoted on the peice and moves radially. One of each would be bonded or fixed...
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I have been using Solidworks to develop sheet metal parts for around 3 years now. Until now I have been relying on the preset bend and guage tables.
All was fine until we moved laser cutting/folding company and now they are reporting differences in achievable bends. Its causing...
I know this is a rather benign and add simple questions, I am looking for an M6x4mm done head alan bolt. I am struggling to find anything under 8mm.
If anyone knows of a company that produces bolts in these sizes it would be very useful.
Many Thanks
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Im sure this isnt the correct sub-forum, however I am looking for a specific type of bearing, and I trust the collective knowledge of engineers more than google.
I have tow plates, one stationary at the bottom, and one at the top that is allowed to move freely. They are both...
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I am relatively new to draftsmanship and am having some amount of confusion with how to specify a tapped hole.
I am currently using the solidworks hole wizard does a great job of specifying depth, csk,and radius - however it seems to make no effort to describe the tapping of...
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I am currently designing an solution that require the use of shoulder bolts. Now through my research and browsing I am amazed at the price of these things.
I have seen however people use a small 'collar' or 'washer' that essentially does the same job. I am however finding it...
