Tutorials

Modeling a Clockwork Type Spring with Alibre Design

0 0 Beginner
Alibre Design is a low cost 3D modeling and 2D drafting application that is functionally similar to Solid Works and Inventor, but at a fraction of the price. It does not come with surfacing tools, FEM, or animation, but if I had a requirement for these functions I can purchase them as ad-dons. As a small time, semi- retired CAD contractor if I purchased Solid Works or Inventor I would not make any return on my investment, I would need to be unethical and pirate these software's or be prepared to never make a profit but only a loss. Alibre Design, for the most part is quite like using Solid Works or inventor but had a couple of features not found in these two applications. The method I use in this tutorial is one of these features.

Model Cast & Machine

0 0 Beginner
Often we make a model of component that are cast and machined to finish. This is an example of a simple cast iron flange that will also be machined. I have used Alibre Design but the same approach will work with any of the main 3D products. By using configurations we have a model that does both for producing the pattern for casting and also details for machining.

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0 2 Beginner
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Sheet Metal (but where afraid to ask)

0 0 Intermediate
As the title suggests, I have watched Woody Allen's amazing commentary on Sex and the socio-biological ramifications of it. But back to SheetMetal in CAD. In this video, you will find everything you need to get started making Sheet Metal parts, making good parts and doing it reliably by verifying your design as you go along.