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Learn GD&T basics for mechanical design, including datums, feature control frames, form, orientation, location and practical drawing examples.

Learn full, half, offset and broken-out section views and how they make internal mechanical features easier to manufacture and inspect.

A practical bearing-selection workflow covering radial load, axial load, speed, dynamic rating, life, fit, lubrication, and operating conditions.

Learn how gear ratio changes rotational speed and torque, with simple calculations and practical gearbox design checks.

Compare aluminium 6061 and 6063 for mechanical design, extrusion, strength, machining, finish, and structural applications.

Learn how to specify CNC machining tolerances without unnecessarily increasing cost, with practical guidance for dimensions, holes, fits, and inspection.

Learn how mesh size affects finite element results and how to run a practical mesh-convergence study before trusting an FEA result.

Learn how to use SolidWorks configurations to manage dimensions, suppression states, materials, and product variants without creating unnecessary duplicate models.

Learn the torsion formula for shaft sizing and work through a practical diameter calculation using torque and allowable shear stress.

Understand the relationship between bolt torque and preload, use the basic tightening-torque equation, and avoid common bolted-joint design mistakes.