Thomas Larson

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Using Design Tables to Create Cut Lists in BOM

Thomas Larson
in BOM
4 1 Intermediate
Creating a smarter parts with configuration properties and design tables also the dimensions to be listed in a Bill of Materials. This can be used for cut lists, material ordering etc. Parts Found at: https://grabcad.com/library/cabinet-for-tutorial-1
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Adding Part Numbers to Toolbox Items(SolidWorks)

Thomas Larson
in Design & CAD
0 0 Intermediate
Adding Custom Part Numbers to Toolbox Items
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Adding Smart Labels to Parts Using a Design Table

Thomas Larson
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Using the Configuration Properties to Drive the Dimensions and the Label of a part through a Design Table. Model Found: https://grabcad.com/library/rotary-ring-for-tutorial-1 Video walkthrough available at: https://youtu.be/PtQl_28Jlqk
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Adding Meta Data to a Custom Title Block in SolidWorks

Thomas Larson
in Drafting
4 0 Beginner
Hey, first video tutorial... it's not great. This is in response to a question. I go through removing the current text fields (deleting them) and then the process of adding in new fields that reference properties for both the drawing and the model. This will help keep the meta data alive for project/database software like PDM.
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Compression Spring, Equation Driven, in SolidWorks

Thomas Larson
in Standards
8 0 Beginner
Not sure this is a tutorial, or just the description of my process for building a printable compression spring. There are equations in the excel documents not just for a printable spring, but also designing custom metal. Designing the spring and Using the model loaded here: https://grabcad.com/library/compression-spring-equation-driven-1

Designing Axial Static O-ring Grooves to "Industry Standards"

Thomas Larson
in Standards
9 4 Intermediate
This Covers 2/3 of everything I know about designing O-ring seals. I frequently used these while designing production tools. Most the design is based on the standards that are put forth by SAE. Personally, I be going over the reiteration by Parker since it's what I learned. Other references include the Apple Rubble Product and Trelleborg for their proprietary O-ring Gland Calculators, and the help they gave me in building my own. Links to their websites are found in Section 5. All design in this lesson is for "Static Axial Design under normal conditions”. Disclaimer: while I have completed a BS in Mechanical Engineering and have passed the FE, I am not a PE. While these calculations are standard, published, and I personally have used these practices to design multiple high-pressure tools, I cannot guarantee that they a perfect. If you are in doubt, in a hazardous environment, or using in an application that could cause harm to life, I would suggest double checking with other sources (engineering) and/or extensive testing. Also, my experience is in Oil and gas, in the continental USA. You may notice my practices being bias to API standards and in English Units, I suggest you take all I say with a grain of salt. Lesson Plan: Step 1: Background and Definitions Step 2: Finding a Published O-ring Gland and incorporating it into a design. Step 3: Designing Custom Groove using the Standards Step 4: Other Design Recommendations and Drafting Example Step 5: References and Useful links A copy of the files can be found at: https://grabcad.com/library/how-to-design-an-o-ring-gland-to-industry-standards-parts-and-photos-1
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