joints
Discussion List
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Custom Feature: Dovetail Joint
I've developped a complete custom feature to help 3D printing assembly design. Dovetail Joint Created By: Nicolas Barret Link: OnShape document link A custom FeatureScript that generates male and female dovetail joints between touching solid bodies. Tailored for 3D printing assemblies, it automates the boolean cuts and…
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How to make a revolving joint have high resistance so that it won't move by the weight of a phone
So I want to 3d print a tripod stand for my phone so I can rest it on it. I already have tight tolerances with the legs, although I am not quite sure about that, and I have made a joint for the legs to rotate. I have already seen this 3d printed and know it is a very loose fit. How would I make the rotational joint very…
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Following a curved path in an assembly
If I want the vehicle to follow the curved rail (blue), what kind of joints can I use? I have tried using my imagination but cannot see, how this can be made to move in Onshape. In other tools, I can imagine creating a mate between the wheels that then "slides" along the curved path. I will likely make a revolute joint…
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Can you Add to a part and Remove from another when Extruding?
Hello Onshape Community! I recently converting to Onshape from Fusion 360 (still slightly bitter about this but staying open minded here). I do mostly woodworking projects and create a lot of jointery. I typically draw up a piece, say a table, and then add the joints after. ( I know there are scripts for specific joints).…