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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...

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...

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 Even 2D CAD, a staple of design and engineering since the 1980s has mostly been replaced by 3D design, PLM, and PDM.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...

August 25, 2023
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Reverse Engineering

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...

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,...

August 24, 2023
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Knowledge Base

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...