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Fit—clearance, interference, transition

Understanding how parts actually fit—clearance, interference, transition, and why

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2025/12/19

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Weld Symbols—AWS A2.4 Quick Guide

Shop-friendly reference to weld symbols per AWS A2.4: what they are, how to read arrow/other side, and the core components you need on drawings.

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2025/12/19

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SolidWorks assembly quantity writer (MfgQty custom property)

Counts each distinct component/configuration in an assembly and writes the total to the MfgQty custom property so downstream exports/BOMs stay accurate.

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2025/12/12

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SolidWorks drawing to PDF (current sheet only)

One-click macro to export the active drawing sheet to a PDF, auto-creating a /PDF folder next to the drawing.

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2025/12/12

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SolidWorks configurable part/assembly naming macro (tokens + counter)

Token-driven title setter that builds names from custom properties, configuration, and a sequential counter sourced from file.

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2025/12/12

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VBA macro to copy all cut-list properties into the active configuration properties of a sheet metal part for drawings, BOMs, or exports.

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2025/01/05

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Automate flat-pattern DXF exports for sheet metal parts and assemblies with configurable filename templates supporting cut-list and custom properties.

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2025/01/05

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