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Designing threads and tapped holes for machined parts
A step-by-step guide to thread size, engagement depth, blind hole design, thread class, tapping methods, inserts and coating effects on machined parts.
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Injection molded ABS covers: wall thickness, draft, ribs and common defects
Typical design rules for molded ABS covers, why they matter, and how to design out sink marks, warp, short shots, weld lines and drag marks.
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Designing 5-axis CNC aluminum housings: eight practical tips
Datums, pocket corners, wall thickness, threads, sealing faces and finishes: practical guidance for machined aluminum housings with features on several faces.
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