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SOLIDWORKS

How to Model a Centrifugal Pump Casing in SOLIDWORKS | Step-by-Step Tutorial

Complete mechanical design guide to building an industrial pump casing from scratch in SOLIDWORKS.

Aug 25, 2026
3 min read

Autodesk Fusion 360

Fusion 360 Joints Explained: Rigid, Revolute, Slider & More

Learn how Rigid, Revolute, Slider, Cylindrical, Pin-Slot, Planar, and Ball Joints work in Fusion 360 with practical examples.

Aug 25, 2026
9 min read

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Sketch Constraints Explained: A Beginner's Guide

Aug 24, 2026
7 min read

Onshape

Onshape Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Assembly Design

Understand the key differences between Top-Down and Bottom-Up assembly design in Onshape and learn which approach is best for your CAD proje…

Aug 21, 2026
9 min read

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Weldments & Cut List: Complete Workflow Tutorial

Learn Structural Members, Weldment Frames, Corner Joints, Weld Beads & Automatic Cut Lists

Aug 20, 2026
1 min read

CAD

SOLIDWORKS vs Fusion 360: Which CAD Software Should You Learn in 2026?

A detailed comparison of SOLIDWORKS and Fusion 360 to help you choose the right CAD software for your career, learning, and design needs.

Aug 20, 2026
6 min read

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Split Tool: Split Complex Parts into Multiple Bodies

Learn how to use the SOLIDWORKS Split Tool with a practical pump casing example to create separate, manufacturable bodies.

Aug 19, 2026
5 min read

FreeCAD

FreeCAD AI & Automation: How AI Can Change the CAD Workflow

Discover how AI, Python, and automation can make FreeCAD design workflows faster, smarter, and more efficient.

Aug 19, 2026
7 min read

Fusion 360 Reverse Engineering: How to Recreate a Part from Measurements

Learn how to measure a physical part and recreate an accurate, parametric 3D model in Autodesk Fusion 360.

Aug 18, 2026
14 min read

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Part Modeling: A Complete Beginner’s Workflow

Learn the step-by-step SOLIDWORKS workflow for creating, editing, and optimizing 3D mechanical parts from scratch.

Aug 17, 2026
7 min read

Autodesk Fusion 360

Fusion 360 Design for Manufacturing (DFM): 10 Rules Every Designer Should Know

Learn 10 essential DFM principles in Fusion 360 to create smarter, cost-effective, and manufacturing-ready mechanical designs.

Aug 14, 2026
9 min read

SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Design: 10 Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid

Learn the 10 most common SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal design mistakes and how to avoid them for accurate, manufacturing-ready parts.

Aug 13, 2026
10 min read

Autodesk Fusion 360

Tolerance and Fit in Mechanical Design: A Fusion 360 Perspective

Understand Tolerances, Clearance, Interference, Transition Fits, and Their Role in Mechanical Design

Aug 12, 2026
12 min read

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