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How to publish a Solidworks assembly on GrabCad without errors, missing parts or broken references

MechVision3D
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
Many SolidWorks assemblies shared on GrabCAD fail when opened: missing parts, rebuild errors, broken Toolbox components, or unstable mates. This tutorial explains a practical and proven workflow to prepare and publish SolidWorks assemblies that open correctly on any system, even on a fresh SolidWorks installation. Covered topics: How to correctly handle Toolbox components How to detect and block external references How to avoid rebuild errors and missing parts How to stabilize mates before publishing How to prepare assemblies for safe reuse by others The focus is not on theory, but on real problems encountered when sharing assemblies and how to eliminate them before uploading. If you want your models to be reliable, reusable, and well-received by the community, this workflow is essential.
SOLIDWORKS toolbox assembly grabcad solidworks

ÇELİK SAÇ KALIBI TASARIMI STEEL SHEET METAL MOLD DESIGN

Mustafa yamaç
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
TEK PART İLE TÜM TASARIMI MONTAJI ÇELİK İŞLEME BANDI DAHİL OLMAK ÜZERE TEK PART İŞLEMLERİ SINGLE-PART PROCESSING INCLUDING ALL DESIGN, ASSEMBLY, AND STEEL PROCESSING BELT.
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CAD Modelling Challenge #03

SpareGear CAD & Design | SG-XXIV
in Modeling
2 0 Intermediate
🧩 Test Your CAD Skills Take this CAD challenge and model the component from the given engineering drawing in SolidWorks. Try it yourself first then follow the tutorial to compare your approach.
SOLIDWORKS mechanical drawing cad solidworks

Engineering drawing

Syed Shayan Ahmed
in Drafting
1 0 Intermediate
Simple explanation of engineering drawings
SOLIDWORKS cad simple views intermediate drafting solidworks drawing engineering

CAD Modelling Challenge #04

SpareGear CAD & Design | SG-XXIV
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
🧩 Test Your CAD Skills Take this CAD challenge and model the component from the given engineering drawing in SolidWorks. Try it yourself first then follow the tutorial to compare your approach.
SOLIDWORKS mechanical drawing cad solidworks

GRAVITY HOOK

ankit kumar
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
TO GRAB ANY PART
Fusion 360 blender zbrush autocad fusion 360 solidworks

Make 2020 Aluminum Frame from Weldments

David M
in Assemblies
1 0 Intermediate
The key to this tutorial is the downloaded example. To make any 3D frame from 2020 aluminum extrusions, this is the workflow to make it. This tutorial retraces my steps to set up the profile files necessary and build a 3D sketch, then use weldments to form a custom frame design. After you learn this, any frame design is easy! This tutorial is made for users with basic solidworks experience - you maybe new to 3D sketches and to weldments. I'm just publishing this simple example and the tutorial is intended as a self-paced discovery. [Purpose] The purpose of using weldments is to capture the benefits that include: ► long beams automatically form to the desired cut length. ► miters are available, or straight cuts. ► planning the frame, adjusting the shape, and visualizing is done together. ► automatically compute the materials needed to order & cut. ► if designer chooses a new frame material, you can choose a new profile & recompute ► all of the geometry is made from one simple sketch, inside the profile, that you control.
SOLIDWORKS chassis design 3d sketch frame aluminum 2020 profile weldment

🪛 FreeCAD Assembly Tutorial - FreeCAD Thread Tutorial - FreeCAD Fasteners Workbench

🤜 AllVisuals4U & 3DParts4U 🤛
in Modeling
1 0 Intermediate
🪛 FreeCAD Assembly Tutorial - FreeCAD Thread Tutorial - FreeCAD Fasteners Workbench
FreeCAD freecad hole tutorial freecad hole freecad thread tutorial freecad fasteners workbench freecad threaded hole freecad thread freecad assembly allvisuals4u

Rendering

Syed Shayan Ahmed
in Translations
0 0 Intermediate
Simple rendering on models
SOLIDWORKS simple cad translation intermediate background solidworks render

Base CAD part modeling | Autodesk Inventor tutorial | cbp–26122025🎛️

Sergey Torshin
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
Hello, it’s cadblueprints! 👋 In this tutorial, I walk you through the process of creating a 3D part in Autodesk Inventor. This is a Base part cbp–26122025🎛️ I hope you enjoy it! 🎓 Educational purpose only ▶ The part files: https://grabcad.com/library/base-cbp-26122025-cad-3d-practice-1
Autodesk Inventor cast iron base part practice student inventor industrial design exercise

Variable Pattern Fan Grill

Konstantinos Froudarakis
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
This was inspired by a question posted in my latest video the "Black Belt in Alibre: 二段": https://youtu.be/nTS7fNJiP4c In it Generic0000-v1z discussed how we could make a Variable Pattern Fan Grill. I though this is an excellent example for a video showing this exact workflow! So here it is! Enjoy!!!
Alibre Design modelling variable pattern fan grill vent design

Robotic Arm Assembly – SolidWorks Mechanical Design

DUL'S CAD_Design
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
This project presents a conceptual robotic arm design created in SolidWorks for mechanical modeling, assembly practice, and motion visualization. The model focuses on: Clean and parametric part design Proper mechanical assembly structure Realistic joint definition for motion studies Modular end-effector interface 🔧 Assembly Components Base Plate (Fixed Base) Waist Joint (360° Base Rotation) Lower Arm (Shoulder Link) Upper Arm (Elbow Link) Wrist Rotation Joint End Effector Mount Mechanical Gripper This design is intended for educational and visualization purposes only and does not represent a finalized industrial product. ⚙️ SOFTWARE SolidWorks
SOLIDWORKS robotic solidworks mechatronics automation

CAD Modelling Challenge #05

SpareGear CAD & Design | SG-XXIV
in Modeling
0 0 Intermediate
🧩 Test Your CAD Skills Take this CAD challenge and model the component from the given engineering drawing in SolidWorks. Try it yourself first then follow the tutorial to compare your approach.
SOLIDWORKS mechanical design engineering equation parametric modelling cad solidworks

Assembly

Syed Shayan Ahmed
in Assemblies
0 0 Intermediate
Simple Assembly to advanced mates
SOLIDWORKS cad mechanical mates simple intermediate solidworks assembly

Surface modelling

Syed Shayan Ahmed
in Translations
0 0 Intermediate
Basic to example based surface modelling
SOLIDWORKS translations vase knife solidworks intermediate modelling surface
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