Twist drills do not make accurately sized or good finish holes; a reamer of some type is often used to cut the final size and finish. A reamer will not make the original hole; it will only enlarge a ...

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This article was updated May 30, 2023. It was originally published Sept. 8, 2011. 3D solid modeling can be a double-edged sword for engineers. It lets them express their creativity and easily design ...

Dassault Systèmes has launched SolidWorks 2025, the latest release of its portfolio of 3D design and product development applications. The new version features enhanced collaboration and data ...

Within the world of CAD there are the well-known and more niche big commercial players and there are projects like FreeCAD that seek to bring a OSS solution to the CAD world. As with other OSS ...

In 3D printing, where two surfaces intersect, a chamfer creates an angle and a fillet softens the edge. You may use both to give things a polished look and feel. When it comes to making, putting ...

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In industrial sectors and product design, SOLIDWORKS is a CAD solution many rely on. The software has been around since the mid 90s and the latest figures estimate that there are around 9.3 million ...

If you're working with the best 3D modeling software and CAD programs, you need the best laptop for SolidWorks for total reliability and performance. Solidworks was one of the very first companies to ...