When it comes to screwdrivers, few people actually require a large number of types and sizes. However, only a handful of screwdrivers are needed to complete most projects on the job, in your workshop, or at home. The best screwdriver set will be durable, comfortable, precise and possibly last you a lifetime. If any of the following apply…
A good socket set will be one of the most important things to have in your tool collection. While you can get away skimping on some tools, this shouldn’t be one of them. There are a few common factors that make the top rated socket set stand apart from the rest. One of those factors is the…
For a homeowner, a well-equipped garage not only makes projects around the house or working on your car possible, it can actually make them more effective and even enjoyable. For those that simply pay professionals to do minor car maintenance and repairs or home improvement projects, usually the only things in the way of saving…
Mechanics mend machines, such as automobiles, and to do their job properly they need a range of tools to assist them. In order to diagnose problems, repair them and maintain machines, read on to discover what a mechanic’s essential tool kit should include. Spanner Also known as a wrench, this invaluable tool will be…
Cutting Tools Ordinary scissors, box cutters, and a hacksaw. You can use the hacksaw when the box cutter fails to do its job, otherwise, I would just keep the hacksaw in a safe place away from humans as it can be a hazard if not stored properly . Grabbing and Clamping Tools I would suggest…
1.1 Create a ‘notebook’ In order to start using Mathematica software, you first have to create the file you will be working on, which is called ‘notebook’. To create it, right click on the ‘New Document’ button and select ‘Notebook’. The interface looks like this: 1.2 Create a Cell Once you enter the Notebook interface,…
3D scanning and 3D printing are increasingly linked technologies, there are specific tools in CATIA to transform a 3D scan into a printable model. For this you have to go into the “Digitized Shape Editor” workbench that is in the “shape” menu. “Filter” Tool This tool provides an easy and precise way to reduce the…
Automatic “Mesh cleaner” tool Run a scan with the mesh cleaning tool, which notifies you of any non-manifold edges or points. If you are in the “suppression” tab, click “apply”. Errors are suppressed but can sometimes leave holes in your mesh. Don’t hesitate to run several successive analyses since removing points / edges in the…
“Fill holes” tools “Fill holes” is quite an efficient tool, offering many settings that can solve most cases of non-watertight meshes. To do this, click the icon located in the sidebar, the holes are then detected and a window opens with several options: · The “hole size” allows you to select only the holes whose size…
Useful tools Before starting this chapter on repairing the most common issues when preparing your data for 3D printing, here is a description of some tools that will be useful later. “Activate” tool This tool allows you to select the mesh points you need to work on. You will be able to use conventional tools…