What is an API? An Application Programming Interface (API) is a shared boundary provided by a software to facilitate communication. In the case of a CAD system, it is a way to interact with the software and CAD files with another program. Companies, such as Dassualt; the makers of Solidworks, provide these APIs as a…
Locking cap Design I thought it would be beneficial to you all to see some different designs that my company has done. This video show a locking cap design with a threaded bottom. The top cap rotates and locks in both the open and closed positions. There is a plastic pin that provides the pivot point.…
If you’ve just recently begun exploring the magical world of parametric 3D modeling, it’s recommended to start with the basics so that you can better understand the very essence. Since we live in a world where modern technology intertwines with every segment of our lives,…
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How to 3D print a hollow ball You might think it is easy to 3D print a hollow ball, but it actually took me quite a few attempts to get it right. What I printed was a 40mm (1.57in) outer diameter ball with a wall thickness of 2mm. It is very important that the…
Read Scott Tarcy‘s answer to How does one practice advanced surfacing in a 3D CAD such as SolidWorks? on Quora I think it’s easiest to design from something physical that you can measure, or from pictures. If using picture, it makes it easier if you have a photo from the side and the front.…
I have some exciting updates about the new TV show on Amazon TV. As most of you probably heard on here, I’m the host of a new showed called “3D Print the Future” We have 3 episodes for season 1 and the show will be out by September 1. Episode 1 is with Jeremy Proffitt,…
3D printed watch band I recently used 3D printing to replace my watch band. I was at a friend’s house and apparently his dog loves the taste of rubber. My watch was on a table and before I know it, his dog had eaten one side of the watch band. To fix the watch,…
CADdesignhelp goes on the WTFFF Podcast I’m a big podcast fan (as I am sure those of you getting this know). I recently found a podcast all about 3D printing and I reached out the hosts to see if they would like to have me on and they agreed. The show is the WTFFF podcast. WTFFF?!…
My answer to What are the most creative 3D printed objects you have made? Answer by Scott Tarcy: I have created many different products for 3D printing, but I would say my best one to date is (ironically enough), called “The Object” I’m a pretty big Led Zeppelin fan, so I recreated (from images) the…