Hackaday

3D Printering: Making A Thing With AutoCAD, Part I

Octopodes and useless plastic baubles begone. It’s time yet again for another installment of learning how to make a thing with 3D design tools. This week, we’re making something with AutoCAD. It’s an ...

[Assembly Traps] Misinterpreting fit tolerances leads to parts not fitting? The iron rules of tolerance design for one-off production where mistakes are not an option

Introduction“It worked perfectly in 3D CAD, but when I tried to assemble the actual part, the shaft wouldn't go into the hole ...

Why Japanese Manufacturing DX Isn't Progressing Despite 3D CAD Adoption: '3DA' and 'Semantic PMI' Transforming FA and Industrial Machinery

Even though 3D CAD is being used, why are people on the shop floor still reading drawings?In the manufacturing industry, the ...
Engineering

Creating 2D Views From 3D Models in AutoCAD, Part 1

Best known for its 2D toolset, AutoCAD also has a full suite of 3D modeling features. With AutoCAD, you can create solids, surfaces and meshes from simple to complex models. It also supplies tools for ...
SlashGear

Can You 3D Print Car Parts? Here's What You Need To Know

In a sea of less-than-desirable technological advancements over the years, and especially in recent history, one of the coolest things is undoubtedly 3D printing. It's exactly what it sounds like: ...
Hackaday

3D Printering: Making A Thing In AutoCAD, Part II

It’s time once again for another part in 3D Printering’s series of Making A Thing. Last week was a short tutorial on the beginnings of making a thing in AutoCAD. This is an extremely complex software ...