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There are a lot of different ways you can do this, yes! Simulation results can be exported as a deformed body or used as a guide to create new geometry. A lot depends on what your specific end goal is, good luck!

It is an awesome way to control a lot of degrees of freedom efficiently, such a great feature!

A lot of what goes on with animations is trickery, or at least that makes things easier in SOLIDWORKS animations.

Thank you! 😎

Happy you're enjoying it, thank you for watching!

Here you go, this one should not expire: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/78oi5v1qcwhxt98xyb4jb/Motion-Tutorial-Files.zip?rlkey=ef60nu31mi5sfn2auc1f5z504&st=b0k1izfv&dl=0

@@MLCCADSystems Thank you so much!

You're welcome!

Glad it was helpful!

Happy to help! 😎

Flow does not distinguish between assembly components and separate bodies in a multi body part. If it is a disconnected body, you can disable it separate from other components as shown in the video.

If you don't see your feature in the list it was likely merged with the other geometry. Clear the Merge Result checkbox to make it a separate body.

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

Black V5 actually outperforms Tough 1500 in just about every category - only impact resistance (Notched IZOD) is higher with Tough 1500. Black V5 can resist higher temperatures, is stiffer, and stronger - both in tension and flexion. Regarding post-processing, the support touchpoint sizes are smaller with Black V5, so there will be smaller surface marks left after removing supports. Check out this video (czcams.com/video/Hr4DKHX9Hsg/video.html) on support removal - Formlabs showcases Black V5 in this process! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to discuss further, we would love to learn more about your specific application. www.mlc-cad.com/contact-us/

Read more on the materials here. Black V5 - formlabs-media.formlabs.com/datasheets/2401897-TDS-ENUS-0.pdf Tough 1500 - formlabs-media.formlabs.com/datasheets/2001292-TDS-ENUS-0.pdf

Thanks for the feedback.

Glad it was helpful!

The parameter that controls the first cut engagement is called Across Overlap. That allows you to adjust the outer most passes relative to the selected geometry. It works in reverse though, so a 0 value would inset the tool fully inside the geometry. In this case, a setting of 25% would get you a 75% initial cut from the side.

It certainly could be a problem with lids, but it may also be related to unintended leaks or a problem with your study options. Use Check Geometry to visualize the internal closed volume. If the area you think is enclosed isn't actually enclosed, use Leak Tracking to find the hole and close it up.

The candy cane shape was arbitrary for this video, you can use a helix or projected curve as the path and repeat the process of twisting around that helix as many times as needed. The hard part will be determining the pitch of twist and keeping track of how many curves need to be generated for all of the wires.

Absolutely! I hope you can make it to the event. If not we'll post the video here after it is over.

@@MLCCADSystems pls post video. I was searching for this type info. Thank you

We've got you covered! The video will be going live very soon.

Here is the video czcams.com/video/c1hwvbiE-WE/video.html, if you enjoy it we would appreciate a sub!

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Yes, and there are a few ways to do it. If you check out a file, it is locked for you only. If you have complete the design you can use a workflow to lock it from everyone until they start a new revision. You can also set permissions by folder or file type. I hope that helps!

@@MLCCADSystems Can you please create a video on implementing a simplified workflow to lock drawings/models for other users? Thanks in advance

@@adrianz3233 Using Workflows to control access is demonstrated in this video czcams.com/video/urSbnXuAWDk/video.html. Implementation of workflows is a more complex topic because it requires fully understanding how the team works and configuring PDM to add value without getting in the way or adding unnecessary steps. There is a quick start configuration that contains a very simple workflow similar to what is shown in the video and can be customized as needed by a PDM administrator.

We are happy to help, please give us a call at 800-364-1652 or reach out on our website www.mlc-cad.com/contact-us/ and we would be happy to discuss your needs.

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you Mark!

Your local reseller is the best resource for licensing issues. They will have access to your account and can resolve any issues you encounter. If you are an MLC customer, you can create a case or get our contact information at mlc-cad.com

There is an allowance for variation built into the test to account for service packs or other variation sources. I assume your answer would be correct and should not disrupt any related questions, but I don't know the exact accuracy range they use.

@@MLCCADSystems Thanks a lot!

@@arthurharry1731 You're welcome!

Give us a call at 800-364-1652 or reach out online and we can discuss price or get you in touch with a local company to help you. www.mlc-cad.com/contact-us/

Give us a call at 800-364-1652 or reach out online and we can discuss pricing or packaging. www.mlc-cad.com/contact-us/

Yes. Measuring and reporting the mass of the part is how they determine if you built the model correctly. If your mass does not match up with the provided answer key, you have missed something important and would not get the correct answer. Double check dimensions and the material definition until you get the correct answer.

That's great to hear, thank you!

Thank you!

This is a video describing how to manage files, not a traditionally exciting topic, so we added a fun model to keep things interesting. If you look at the feature tree for the part it is a series of lofts that creates an optical illusion. It's just for fun, good catch!

Absolutely, thanks for the positive comment and for watching!

Please register for this webinar event tomorrow, I saw a preview and it addresses this exact question in a very compelling way! Even if you can't make the time we will email you a link to the recording. www.mlc-cad.com/events/one-machine-one-day-hundreds-of-parts-making-the-most-of-an-sls-3d-printer/

The Fuse system, especially when you add the Sift and Blast units, are ideal for large volumes of small parts! The build chamber can be removed for external cooling, the unfused powder can be reused, and the blast tumbler makes post processing so simple.

@@MLCCADSystems right now we've been looking between the Fuse and Lisa ecosystems. I've been deep-diving information and videos to compare and contrast. Its not our first foray into 3D printing, but SLS is new.

If we can answer any specific questions let us know, SLS is definitely an impressive technology. Thank you for reaching out!

Here is the SLS webinar if you didn't get a chance to catch it already. czcams.com/video/QiAD7u6gCAw/video.html The Fuse system allows for cooling and powder recovery outside the machine, which means you can keep the printer running nearly non-stop without worrying about the cool down period. It also automates clean-up with the blast cabinet that rotates parts and de-ionizes them for a powder-free finish without requiring the operator to touch every part. Good luck in your search!

The adaptive solution has been available for a very long time. Not all study types support adaptive meshing, make sure you are in a linear static study to access this feature.

Imagine taking an entire training course from Jarred! We try to have fun, glad you enjoyed it!

A contour toolpath could be used, but we may also need to modify the post to have the correct orientation locked when doing a broach operation. The spindle as the default output would want to rotate and we would need an option to allow the toolpath to suppress this and move to a proper fixed position. Let us know if we can help you build or customize a post here: www.mlc-cad.com/services/cnc-post-processors/

That's great, thanks for sharing! Arc filtering is a must-have for older or hobbyist machines, and still helpful even with newer ones.

Thank you! Happy the video was able to help you solve a problem with your mold. 😁

Congrats!! 31 years of machining is really impressive, as another educational resource we also provide Mastercam training if you ever want to pursue that route. - www.mlc-cad.com/training/mastercam/

Thank your for the heart. I machine submarine parts now. 32 bucks and hour to start. Just started a month ago. They have 3 brand spanking new okumas. Also I have Daewoo Puma and a Doosan that does communicate with mastercam. Okumas do not. Their programming department sucks. So I do have access now to a person as you. I asked my foreman how do I learn more. Work here he said, lol. Have a wonderful weekend. You videos will help me retire.

@@anthonymalfino1 😎 Thanks Anthony, truly appreciate all the kind words. Good luck at the new job!

Sorry about that, this video wasn't recorded in full HD because it is much older but is still a great introduction to the workflow of programming. I'm glad you appreciate the content, if you want more like this you can also check out CADSharp.com.

😁Happy you enjoyed the video Ryan! Thank you for the kind words!

Great question, this video assumes someone at your company has already performed several actions ahead of time. 1) Install and configure SOLIDWORKS PDM on a server computer for your company. 2) Install PDM client and a local vault view on your local computer and provided you with login information (if needed) The screen in this video is simply Windows File explorer, but when you navigate into the local vault view folder (it looks like a blue circle icon) then you will see the additional information coming from the vault. The information you see in the video is a part of the PDM client installation and will only be visible when you are navigating inside a PDM vault view. I hope that helps, if you have additional questions about this talk to your company's PDM administration team. If you don't have PDM yet and would like to learn more about it, contact your reseller. If that is us, you can reach out on our website www.mlc-cad.com/contact-us/

It is an example part from Mastercam designed to illustrate several manufacturing challenges in a single part that can be shared freely. You can download it and other example parts at Mastercam.com in the Tech Exchange.

The specifications seem too good to be true but so far it really lives up to the hype! Thanks for watching and let us know if you have additional questions we can answer. www.mlc-cad.com/formlabs/formlabs-sla/

We didn't print every part we sliced in this webinar, but we followed the Formlabs recommendations to prepare each one. Other than our very first part (which was very big and challenging) we have had zero issues with printing and we always follow the guidelines we show in this video. I hope that helps!

That is a great idea, thank you for the suggestion! I passed it along to our team to add our list of videos to create.

My problem in particular was that when I programmed the drill then bore. It didn’t register the hole size from the drill And just tried to do a g70 pass for the bore.

This is a great question to pose to your support provider. If you are an MLC CAD Systems customer, you can reach out to your local team or the full team with the information here: www.mlc-cad.com/technical-support/ You may also want to review this Advanced Lathe Tips and Tricks webinar that goes into more detail on the topics you're interested in: www.mlc-cad.com/advanced-lathe-tips-tricks/