In this episode Michael and Richard highlight a new format for the show along with some cool Tech Tips and some news about Onshape User Groups.

First up, Richard demonstrates how to use PEM fasteners in sheet metal designs. He shows us how easy it is to use these popular standard content parts. For more information, read the article, ”Tech Tip: How to Use PEM Fasteners Efficiently with Sheet Metal Designs”. 

Next in the show: What grinds your gears? 

If it’s creating gears from scratch in Onshape, we’ve got the solution for you. Michael displays how to use the Spur Gear Custom Feature, which allows users to create mathematically correct spur gears with an optional center bore hole and keyway. Designers are able to save time by bypassing sketching gears from an empty screen. 

Following that demonstration, Richard checks out a cool Onshape model! But what is it? You have to watch the episode to find out.

To finish out the show, hosts tease some upcoming events:

• Onshape User Group Meetings
• Onshape Forums Render Battle #4
• Too Tall Toby’s 2023 World Championship of 3D CAD Speedmodeling