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UNITED STATES TN VISA EXPLAINED

The NAFTA AGREEMENT allows Canadian citizens to enter the United States with the intention to work. In most cases, acquiring the TN is a straight forward process. However, it does require preperation in order to avoid delays and complications. A list of points to remember:

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Certified SolidWorks Professional

Just about 3 months ago, I decided to test out my skills in SolidWorks by taking the Certified SolidWorks Professional exam or CSWP. Even though I am very proficient in SolidWorks, I found the test quite challenging. The test consists of 3 sections which involve reconstructing SolidWorks parts and assemblies from 2D drawings. The challenge [...]

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Mechanical Part Suppliers

As a designer, I spend a lot of time looking for mechanical part suppliers who are willing to do low volume production of mechanical parts such as springs, gears, o rings, washers, and fasteners. However, most of these parts can be found on major supplier websites. Yes, they might be expensive but they do save [...]

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Injection Moulding Basics

Injection molding is a very basic tool used to design products. Every Mechanical Designer Should be familiar with the basics. The process of injection moulding or molding is very simple. Imagine if you took a big block of material and cored/emptied out the inside leaving one hole to the outside. When you fill it with [...]

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Shut Off Angle In Pass cores

what is the recommended shut off angle for a pass through core in an injection molded tool is? Talking to a mould maker, he recommended an absolute minimum shut off of 3 degrees but recommended a typical 5 degree shut off if there is no limitations.

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