Designs That Print: Creating Engineering Drawings for Additive Success

This session focuses on how to create effective engineering drawings for additive manufacturing using SOLIDWORKS. Learn how to optimize drawings to communicate critical details to manufacturers, ensuring success in 3D printing projects. Topics include specifying tolerances and fit, detailing complex geometries, defining material and surface finish requirements, and addressing common pitfalls in additive manufacturing. Real-world examples will demonstrate how precise and well-communicated designs streamline the production process, improve part quality, and reduce costly revisions. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on tailoring designs for various 3D printing technologies, including MJF and FDM/FFF, with special attention to print orientation, assembly callouts, and material finishes.