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It’s imperative that design engineers understand the full journey of the parts they design, from the drawing definition, through manufacturing, and inspection. One of the most common features in machine design is a hole. Whether it accepts a bolt or … Read More

Preparing clear, complete engineering drawings is a critical skill for nearly every design engineer. New engineers have traditionally had to learn drafting skills on the job, usually by trial and error. This course teaches the practical skills needed to independently … Read More

Engineering Drawings for Manufacturing LinkedIn Learning Course Preparing clear, complete engineering drawings is a critical skill for nearly every design engineer. New engineers have traditionally had to learn drafting skills on the job, usually by trial and error. This course … Read More

Mechanical fasteners like screws, nuts, and bolts are fundamental components in any machine or vehicle. In this video, we will walk you through the basics of: Different fastener types and shapes Drive types Materials and coatings Galvanic corrosion Coarse vs … Read More

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Engineering drawings are the most important deliverables that a design engineer produces. They provide all the instructions needed to make your parts exactly as you intended. But bad drawings will make you look like a bad engineer, and parts made … Read More

In our recent video about O-rings, we featured some FEA animations of an O-ring being installed in a gland, and then responding to applied pressure. We have received a few questions about how this simulation was performed, so we thought … Read More

O-rings are the epitome of elegant engineering: The ring itself costs only a few cents, and the groove it goes in is simple and easy to manufacture. But despite this simplicity, the resulting seal is able to reliably hold many … Read More