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Why do the "Views" alway stay at zero on the topics posted here on DSM? It would be useful to see how many people are viewing certain topics. Just curious if that is turned off on purpose or is a bug or a glitch. Whether I am logged on or off they are always showing "0" views on all topics.
Thanks Molded or Formed parts need a minimum draft to allow parts to extract from shaping tools such as plastic injection molds, pressure / gravity die castings, formed metal pressed sheets. Understanding and being able to design using the necessary draft angle is part of being an Industrial designer or anyone involved in specifying manufacturing information.
Either analyse your own designs or Import supplier models and check the draft before commiting to any manufacture.
DesignSpark Mechanical has a draft dynamic analysis tool in the Measure Tab and I think it's superb.
Example part:
Tube of varing profiles made by blending layout constrained sketches to tangential (red face) and conic 2.5 draft angled face. (blue face).
Using the new Mirror tool or duplicating the curves to make a continuous section, other faces can be made.
Analysis can be made on a singular face or the complete shape.
For example, the draft has been set at 3 degrees; with the direction of draft specified using this arrow:
and choosing the plane shown, a white arrow direction is drawn ( see 2nd above image - arrow in left hand bottom corner).
With 'Both directions' also selected, any face about the specified direction that is not at least 3 degrees will be shown in the user specified or default color - here shown in red.
The part was designed with 2.5 draft.
Changing the check value to 2.51 the result is shown below.
Changing the check value to 2.5 the result is shown below.
Probing can be singular or multiple points:
Transition values will show the gradient of draft. With 1 deg transition from a 2.5 degree start, all areas upto 3.5 degrees are shown in red.
Draft angle dynamic dragging:
Whole part analysis.
Shadow Lines can be shown and created:( rename as appropriate ) Shown is a 3 degree shadown line.
Enhanced shaed part with drafting plane.
In the design of a Diecast car wheel shown below, the model creator ( me ) forgot to add draft to the wheel rim - whoops!
Manufacturing errors created by inadaquate design; even even small ones, cost time and money to fix and reputation is lost!
On the wheels rear, all the ribs that create the hollows also need the draft checking. The part will shrink during molding and may shrink tight on any inadquately drafted faces causing part ejection problems.
Again , there are more small area's that are less than 3 degrees. ( 3 degrees isn't the standard for diecast - it will depend upon material and texture ( texture not usually applied to diecast parts) - advice is to always seek experienced manufacturer advice).
Finding small areas like this would be impossible without an analysis tool:
Ask if wanting additional information. It's a simple thing really, although I've used DSM for years it's always bothered me. When I start a new design I get this:
But I want Z pointing up X pointing to the right and Y pointing backwards. This way It's the correct way around for the slicer. I know I can work around this but it's always bothered me. Don't be too hard on me We, at OKdo, have been working on a new video series and we're thrilled to announce that the first episode of "Projects with Pete" is now live on our YouTube channel.Join Peter Milne, an engineer with a passion for Linux and single-board computers, and myself as we explore the realm of Industrial IoT solutions in our Industrial Automation project series.In the first episode, we delve into building a secure MQTT Edge Gateway using the ROCK 4 Model SE single-board computer.We can't wait to hear your thoughts! Check out the episode and let us know what you think. Unlocking Industrial IoT: Building a Radxa ROCK 4SE MQTT Gateway! | Projects with Pete | OKdo (youtube.com) Hey out there.
I have this odd problem I can't seem to get around.
I import a spline from a DXF file, created by any app on my pc, the problem occurs.
If I click on the spline and try to fill it. Nothing happens. However if I alter the spline in anyway, move it rotate it...anything. Then try to fill it. It deletes.
This is a repeatable problem. Whats even stranger is I can export a series of splines all exactly the same (copies of each other), but one or two will not work, if it's a series of 10 splines in a row, the 3 and 4th might act up and the rest are fine. If I reExport the same series of splines as a DXF it's always the same objects that delete. The rest are fine.
I suspect an issue with the import engine in some way.
I have no work around at this point. Are there any plans for DS to implement .3MF exports? I use designspark for creating 3D printing models with multicolor printing. .3MF exports are very necessary. Please tell me this in the works and will be released soon.... Ich kann die oben genanten Formate nicht importieren. Die Version ist 6.03 und ich bin bei rs-online angemeldet. Was läuft hier falsch?
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Good morning I'm looking for an instruction manual for the Windmoller Triumph V made in 1972. I would like if anyone has the pdf
this is the first page, and I have just this. Ok, on my switch project I was getting along fine and thought I could make the whole thing without asking for help. But, although I can easily make this spacer without the splines in the form of cones or straight cylinder shapes using the revolve tool and it will likely work fine, I was wondering how I could make it look like the original. I have added a pic of the spacer and would like to know the best approach or steps to make this odd piece that will be 3D printed likely with supports. I just need a little guidance. :)
I am thinking make and extrude the circle in the center then add a sketch shaped like a plus sign and extrude it for the left side. Then add another sketch for the right side but it has a step there, so make the short section and add yet another sketch to finish the right side?
Thanks in advance!
Hi, why is there a green boarderd around my part? I drew the part from scratch, according to the geometry check no issues. How do I fix this I need to to be consistent with the other 10 similar parts I drew that did not have a green boarder.
Thanks
Bonjour,
Comment calculer la distance minimale entre deux pistes et la largeur du piste dans un Pcb qui contient uniquement quatre connecteurs et des pistes pour faire le test de diélectrique pour une tension de 1000V.
Moderator Translation:
How to calculate the minimum distance between two tracks and the width of the track in a PCB which contains only four connectors and tracks to do the dielectric test for a voltage of 1000V.
Bonjour,
C'est la quelle est la différence entre plan de masse et le coulée de cuivre dans un Pcb ?
Merci d'avance .
Moderator Translation:
what is the difference between ground plane and copper pour in a PCB? Bonjour,
C'est quoi la signification de ce trait bleu ?
Merci d'avance
Moderator - Translation:
What does this blue line mean?
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