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  1. extrudedfeature

    Price of Shoulder Bolts?

    Im currently spec'ing a project and I need what is essentially a shoulder bolt. How come these things are so damn expensive? is there a tolerance spec that I'm missing?
  2. extrudedfeature

    HeliCoil to make hole smaller?

    Hello All, Ive made a rather stupid and annoying mistake when specifying a tapped hole which should have been M4, but is infact M5. Am I right in thinking I can use a m4 helicoil to reduce the size of the thread. I know this is not the typical use for a helicoil but i'm in need of a solution...
  3. extrudedfeature

    Correct way to Dimension holes From an Angled Plane

    Hello All, I am struggling to find the most useful way to dimension two holes that extend from an angled surface. I have a wedge shape, with holes extending from the flat bottom, and two extending down from the top angled surface (see image attached. What would be the best way to show the...
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    Force settings Make No difference

    Hello All, I am trying to run a simple simulation on an aluminium part bearing the weight of 54newtons on a single flat face. I have my materials correct, and my fixtures are fine. Yet no matter what values I give to the force being applied, or the type of material used I get the same...
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    BobCAM/Delcam Operator

    Hello All, I am looking for a service to create g-codes from a solidworks model. I have had play with BobCAM for Solidworks, but what I would really like to have this as a service i.e I submit a file, I receive a set of instructions for a particular CNC machine. I see that the software is...
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    Sheet Metal Problems

    Hello All, I have designed a part in SW 2012, using sheet metal. Its a single body part with 6 folds. I have been working on the design with no problem. Now when I load the model and try to add a sketched bend or flange I get the message "The selected Entity does not belong to the sheet...
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    Locking Gears?

    Hello All, I am trying to find the name of a product, or part that looks and behaves like the image attached. Basically I know these Exists but cant think of the name. I have a fixed object, and another which is pivoted on the peice and moves radially. One of each would be bonded or fixed...
  8. extrudedfeature

    Bend and Gauge Tables

    Hello All, I have been using Solidworks to develop sheet metal parts for around 3 years now. Until now I have been relying on the preset bend and guage tables. All was fine until we moved laser cutting/folding company and now they are reporting differences in achievable bends. Its causing...
  9. extrudedfeature

    M6 x 4mm?

    I know this is a rather benign and add simple questions, I am looking for an M6x4mm done head alan bolt. I am struggling to find anything under 8mm. If anyone knows of a company that produces bolts in these sizes it would be very useful. Many Thanks
  10. extrudedfeature

    Flat Table Bearing / Thrust Bearing

    Hello All, Im sure this isnt the correct sub-forum, however I am looking for a specific type of bearing, and I trust the collective knowledge of engineers more than google. I have tow plates, one stationary at the bottom, and one at the top that is allowed to move freely. They are both...
  11. extrudedfeature

    Technical Tapping Symbol

    Hello All, I am relatively new to draftsmanship and am having some amount of confusion with how to specify a tapped hole. I am currently using the solidworks hole wizard does a great job of specifying depth, csk,and radius - however it seems to make no effort to describe the tapping of...
  12. extrudedfeature

    Alternative to Shoulder Bolts

    Hello All, I am currently designing an solution that require the use of shoulder bolts. Now through my research and browsing I am amazed at the price of these things. I have seen however people use a small 'collar' or 'washer' that essentially does the same job. I am however finding it...

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