Tutorials

How to FDM Print for Part Sliding Clearance

13 4 Intermediate
If you are 3D printing parts that have to fit/slide together after printing, you will need to put some sort of clearance between those parts in your CAD system. A good starting place is a clearance 2x the layer height you are going to print at, but you should make a few smaller test prints at different clearances to see if the 2x layer height rule holds for your particular situation and orientation. Have fun and happy printing!

Alternative method to find CAD models

11 1 Beginner
Here's an alternative, more reliable method to search for CAD models on GrabCAD, or any other site for that matter. This method is especially helpful when looking for a specific CAD model or key phrase. It can also be used to quickly find information on forums and other help sites. Here's an overview of what this tutorial will be covering: Limit search to specific site: site:<website link> Require certain words to be included: "must include in this order" Exclude unwanted results: -unwanted

SpaceClaim basic tutorial - spring

9 0 Beginner
How to make spring in SpaceClame

Matte or Glossy? Which Finish to Use for Your 3D Prints and When.

9 0 Beginner
Matte or Glossy? That is the question. PolyJet users often ask themselves whether they should print a part with a matte finish or a glossy finish. And not without reason. The type of finish can totally alter the look, feel, color, and even strength and durability of two otherwise identical parts. Each option has its own benefits and implications that need to be considered. In this tutorial we will give an overview of matte and glossy, compare the pros and cons of each, and offer examples that clearly show what each finish type has to contribute. Finally, we will wrap up with a quick breakdown of when to use what.

Standard Parts Online Library (3D Model & 2D Drawing)

8 0 Intermediate
In this tutorial U can find Standard Parts Online Library (3D Model & 2D Drawing) so u can directly used ...

Mastercam 2021 (CAD+CAM)

6 2 Intermediate
Mastercam 2021 3D Modeling tutorial

Tutorial: How to quickly add motion dynamics to any CAD model in SpaceClaim

5 0 Beginner
Tutorial below

SpaceClaim basic tutorial - variable spring

2 0 Beginner
SpaceClame basic tutorial - how to make variable spring

Stacking Your Parts in Z for FDM

2 0 Intermediate
Have long thin flat parts you’ve always wanted to print right on top of each other in FDM but the slicer never allowed you to? Learn how to use this exclusive new feature in GrabCAD Print Pro!

How do I change the scale in a DXF when I import it into Mastercam?

2 1 Beginner
Here is what I did. Sorry about my bad english.

SpaceClaim basic tutorial - taper spring

2 0 Beginner
SpaceClame basic tutorial - how to make taper spring

how to use rotation in axis like autocad in mastercam

1 0 Intermediate
I never tried MasterCam... may be you will find your answer in this tutorial

Use Ansys SpaceClaim to Model Twisted Pair Wire

1 0 Intermediate
Before I know how to do it, I cannot get any useful tips while I googling, it seems very hard. But it is very easy now. This tutorial will help you to model a simple twisted pair wire, for detailed twisted pair wire you can explore it by yourself. A model which modeled by this tutorial is in this linked page: https://grabcad.com/library/w-1930-1575-twisted-pair-wire-1.

How to make twisted bar

1 0 Beginner
It is not obvious to create twisted bar in SpaceClaim, e.g. for welded grating. I hope this lifehack will help You to make it in different cad programs. Как скрутить пруток в SpaceClaim, например для решетчатого настила. Подозреваю, что этот способ можно применять и в других программах.

How to Download & Install MasterCAM x9

1 0 Beginner
How to Download & Install MasterCAM x9