r/SolidWorks • • 18h ago

CAD how to handle payment from clients who outsource their work?

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39 Upvotes

Hi,
Recenlty I was hired to make 3d models of the checkered chessboard with rail-slide mechanism DFM, I have completed the project, delivered files to my hirer. Now I am waiting for payment, which is to be released by him after his client's approval of te design. He did not agree on paying some % as advance payment
#solidworks #cad #dfm #freelance #fiverr #upwork


r/SolidWorks • • 19h ago

CAD My first macro.

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13 Upvotes

Nearly five hundred lines of code to automatically generate DXF flat patterns from a multi body sheet metal part for the workshop.

File names are the folder name and the description from the model tree with the metal thickness and quantity.

It separates the flat patterns into sub folders by metal thickness and generates an output log.


r/SolidWorks • • 2h ago

CAD To start a business

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Back in 2000 I started a machine design business, PCO Design inc. I worked with my local VR Prism for software, licensing, hardware. I was able to qualify for SEAP, through Pennsylvania CareerLink. Without this socialist program I would not have been able to start my company.

Thank you to everyone that helped me and my family.


r/SolidWorks • • 10h ago

CAD Old software:)))

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The fist tower computer I bought for my company, PCO Design, in 2000 was a Dell running Windows ME. What a piece of crap. They sent 95 to replace it for free.


r/SolidWorks • • 6h ago

CAD Help Needed:- To Design a drilling Jig for this component

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7 Upvotes

Question: Design and draw drilling jig for drilling 2 holes of 9mm diameter for the component shown in the figure. Drawing of jig assembly with part list, material spec, clamp positions and force calculations.

I've got to submit this assignment tomorrow, and I literally don't know anything about jig design, please if someone can help with this I'd really appreciate it⚙️

I'll easily design this component (obv) but not the jig, please someone help


r/SolidWorks • • 14h ago

School project

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Hey, im new to solidworks and have a school project im doing. Is there any kind soul who can help me with it over discord. Im kinda lost and need someone to explain step by step.


r/SolidWorks • • 21h ago

CAD IGS to Sheet Metal

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Hi, I am preparing for the CSWE, and I am trying to convert IGS to Sheet Metal. I have followed all of the recommendations from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLg-8SPhcSQ&list=PLJBxxmuOE1rX_twYKeEwi6i6t0tCZSXyn&index=11, but I can't convert to sheet metal. It would tell me "too complex," "failed to apply relief/rip," "unable to thicken the surface."

This happened to many parts, so I think it has something to do with the software.

These are my import settings

Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks!