Learn Onshape Measure Tool | Validate Your Designs Fast!

 In this Onshape video, you’ll learn how to use the Measure Tool to check distances, angles, radii, and coordinates with precision. 

We’ll walk through step by step how to measure faces, edges, points, and cylindrical surfaces, and show you how to validate your design quickly and accurately.

What you’ll learn in this video:

•  How to open and use the Measure Tool in Onshape
•  Measuring distances, angles, radii, and diameters
•  Checking exact point coordinates
•  Tips for measuring across parts and hard-to-reach areas
•  Using the tool in both Part Studios and Assemblies

Whether you’re a beginner or improving your Onshape workflow, this tool is essential for verifying your design geometry before moving forward.

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Surface-Driven Design of Automotive Wheel Rims in Fusion 360

 Unlock the process of designing a stylish and functional wheel rim in Fusion 360! 

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step by step through the modeling process, covering the essential tools, techniques, and design tips to help you create professional-level rim designs in CAD. 

Whether you’re a beginner learning Fusion 360 or an engineer/designer exploring automotive parts, this video will give you valuable insights into CAD modeling and product design. 

What you’ll learn in this video: 

Surface and T-Spline Modeling

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Assembly Design Methods | Top-Down or Bottom-Up ?

 

In this video, we explore the Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Assembly Design Approaches in CAD.

If you are a beginner or an intermediate CAD user, understanding these two methods is crucial for efficient mechanical design. ✅ Top-Down Approach – Start from the assembly and design parts in context. ✅ Bottom-Up Approach – Build individual parts first, then bring them into the assembly. We will cover:

The difference between Top-Down and Bottom-Up design Advantages & disadvantages of each method When to use Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Real-world examples in mechanical design This video is perfect for students, engineers, and designers looking to master CAD assembly strategies. #mechanicaldesign #automobile #3dmodelingsoftware #cadsoftware #productdesign #solidworks #fusion360 #cad #solidworksforbeginners #solidworkstutorial #solidworksmolddesign #3dexperienceplatform #3dexperience #assemblytutorial #topdown #bottomup #designengineering #mechanicalengineering #productengineering #productengineering #v6engine #creoparametric #onshape #cadartifex #3dmodeling #partdesign #cadtips #tipsandtricks #tips #tricks

Must-Know Onshape Tricks for Faster 3D Modeling🚀

 Welcome to today’s video! 🎉

In this tutorial, you’ll learn 6 powerful Onshape tips that will save you hours of work and supercharge your 3D modeling workflow. Whether you’re a beginner or designing complex parts, these shortcuts and tricks will make your life much easier. What you’ll learn in this video: ✅ Tip 1 – ‘S’ Shortcut: Access your favorite sketch tools instantly. ✅ Tip 2 – Feature Search: Find any tool like Extrude, Loft, or Fillet in seconds. ✅ Tip 3 – Keyboard Views: Snap to front, right, top, or isometric view with a single tap. ✅ Tip 4 – Zoom to Selection (Shift + Z): Focus on any face, edge, or part instantly. ✅ Tip 5 – Toggle Planes (P key): Hide or show all default planes in one click. ✅ Tip 6 – Copy Documents: Duplicate designs or create versions safely to experiment. 💡 These tips will save you time, declutter your workspace, and make navigating Onshape faster than ever! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more Onshape tricks and CAD tutorials! #onshape #cadtips #3dmodelingsoftware #OnshapeShortcuts #engineeringdesign #cadtutorials #ProductivityTips #3DDesign #DesignSoftware #CADTutorial #EngineeringHacks #MechanicalDesign #DesignWorkflow#OnshapeHacks 

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Configurations in SolidWorks - Stop Rebuilding the Parts & Use Configuration Instead

 In this video, we’ll dive into SolidWorks Configurations, one of the most powerful features for creating multiple versions of your parts and assemblies—without starting from scratch!

Whether you're designing product variants, managing size changes, or simplifying your workflow, configurations can save you time and reduce errors. ✅ What You'll Learn: What configurations are and why they matter How to create and manage configurations in parts and assemblies Best practices and tips for efficient use Real-world examples for design variation 📌 Perfect for beginners to intermediate SolidWorks users looking to improve their design process and CAD efficiency. visit: www.cadartifex.com

Speed Up SolidWorks with Custom Mouse Gestures!

 Supercharge Your SolidWorks Workflow with Custom Mouse Gestures!

Tired of digging through menus in SolidWorks? Want to work faster and smarter? In this video, I’ll show you how to customize mouse gestures in SolidWorks to speed up your design process and make your workflow more efficient than ever. Whether you’re a student, engineer, or professional CAD designer, mouse gestures can drastically improve how you interact with the software. Once you set them up, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without them! What You’ll Learn: 🔹 What mouse gestures are and how they work in SolidWorks 🔹 How to customize them for sketches, parts, assemblies, and drawings Why Use Mouse Gestures? ✅ Access your favorite tools instantly ✅ Reduce clicks and navigation time ✅ Create a personalized workspace tailored to your design style 💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments! 👍 Like the video if it helped you 🔔 Subscribe for weekly SolidWorks tips, tutorials & workflow hacks

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How to Create & Wrap 3D Text in FreeCAD (Step-by-Step)

 

In this step-by-step FreeCAD tutorial, you’ll learn how to create, extrude, and wrap text on 3D models. We’ll start by adding text to a flat surface, then extrude it in the Part workbench, and finally project text onto a curved face using the Curve workbench. ✨ What you’ll learn in this video: Adding and positioning text with the Draft workbench Extruding text in the Part workbench Applying colors and appearances to text Wrapping text on curved surfaces using the Curve workbench This tutorial is perfect for beginners who want to make their FreeCAD models more professional with custom 3D text. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more FreeCAD tutorials!

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