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How to Get the Most Out of Large CAD Conversion Jobs
A large CAD conversion job is when you bring in an outsourced team to handle a lot of CAD or engineering work for you. It can involve updating hundreds of files, creating new ones, or optimizing the parts that are currently in your library. At CAD/CAM Services, we’ve...

How 3D CAD Drafting Services Can Help Your Engineering Team
In the engineering world, it’s nice to get help every once in a while. There are so many things to consider and constant fires that you have to put out. This is why so many companies bring in a 3D CAD drafting service to expedite their project and save money. In this...

Evolution of Design: 2D to 3D to PLM and PDM
The design has come a long way since the days of paper and pencil drafting. Even 2D CAD, a staple of design and engineering since the 1980s has mostly been replaced by 3D design, PLM, and PDM. If you’re a CAD designer or engineer, the tool and processes you...

Converting Point Cloud to CAD Mesh STL – 5 Tips
Take a Look at Our Meshing Case Study! To obtain a proper STL file, you need a program that triangulates the points to create the appropriate vectors. The shell created in STL is what the cutting machine slices. Here are a few tips, as outlined below. Point cloud...

What are the AIA Layering Standards for CAD Drawings?
The American Institute of Architects, AIA, sets standards for computer-aided design — or CAD — documents. Most building projects require drawings that meet AIA standards. AIA layering standards assign specific layer names, content descriptions, colors,...

Your Guide to Using SolidWorks For Engine Models
Designing an engine or its internal components using SolidWorks requires mastering the tools and techniques employed in a typical SolidWorks automotive design project. This means that you need to learn about SolidWorks tools including equations and configurations to...