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  • Best Way to create Hydraulic Hoses

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for the best way (as of 2025) to model hydraulic hoses in Onshape for simple hydraulic assemblies. I already have a library of standard hydraulic components (see attached image), such as cylinders, pumps, valves, and fittings. What I'm missing is an efficient way to connect these components with…

  • F1 Style Cambered Aerofoil Feature Script

    I've been using Onshape for a while now, I lecture in Aerodynamics at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK and actively use Onshape as part of the modules I teach across different Engineering disciplines. Recently I've been working on a slightly larger project with students to design an open-wheeled F1 style car and…