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Experts and sources

The people and organisations whose published work cad-agent's rules and checks stand on: 122 publishers and 80 named authors, in 238 read sources. They did the work. cad-agent cites it by name and never copies it. A rule, check or page that relies on a source names it by id: a [ref:<id>] tag in text (which the site links to the source), a module's source table, a material's source or a process rule's source.

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122 publishers, 80 named authors

238 read sources

52 files: rules, checks and pages

524 catalogued records, not yet read

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published

cited by

read, then promote

122 publishers, 80 named authors

238 read sources

52 files: rules, checks and pages

524 catalogued records, not yet read

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Who they are

Each row is one publisher (or the authors, where a source names no organisation), largest first. Areas link to the record on the site.

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Publisher People Contributed Areas Cited by
SendCutSend SendCutSend engineering specifications (sendcutsend-specs.json, schema 1.0); SendCutSend ordering guide (sendcutsend-ordering-guide.md); Designing Sheet Metal Parts With Tab and Slots; How to Design Bend Reliefs & Corner Reliefs for Sheet Metal Parts; Countersink Design Best Practices; SendCutSend ordering catalogue (sendcutsend-catalog.json, schema 1.0); Sheet Cutting Guidelines; Sheet Metal Bending Services (bending guidelines); Bending Deformation Guidelines; Online Hardware Installation Service (hardware guidelines); Hardware Catalog; Sheet Metal Tapping Services (tapping guidelines); Online Countersinking Services (countersink guidelines); Online Dimple Forming Services (dimple guidelines); Anodizing, Plating and Powder Coating services (finishing guidelines); What are the thicknesses for your finishes? (FAQ); Laser Cutting Online Quotes & Pricing; Sheet Metal Bending Calculator; A Guide to PEM Hardware Inserts in Sheet Metal; How to Avoid Galvanic Corrosion on Your Laser Cut Parts; How to Save Time with Locating Features for Weldments Sheet metal, Laser cutting, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 9 files: docs/sheet-metal-hardware.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-hardware.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, research/sheet-metal.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/sheet_hardware.py, vendor/text-to-cad/skills/sendcutsend/references/official-sources.md
Protolabs Living Hinge Basics for Injection Molding; Plastic Injection Molding Design Guidelines; Stereolithography (SLA) Design Guidelines and Capabilities; Design Guidelines for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS); Design Guidelines for Multi Jet Fusion; Nylon 3D Printing Tips for Quality Parts; How to Use Multi Jet Fusion for Functional 3D-Printed Parts; Design Stronger Molded Parts: Ribs, Gussets, and Materials; Plastic Boss Design on Molded Parts; Design Guidelines: CNC Milling; Design Guidelines: CNC Turning; Design Guidelines for Sheet Metal Fabrication; Sheet Metal Tolerances (one-pager); Guidelines for Threaded Holes in CNC Machining; Threaded Inserts with Heat Staking and Ultrasonic Welding Compliant mechanisms, Mould design, Not yet placed, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, CNC machining, Sheet metal 7 files: research/compliant-mechanisms.md, research/fea-and-process-tools.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md, vendor/text-to-cad/skills/dfm/references/sheet-metal.md
PennEngineering (PEM) PEM self-clinching nuts types S, SS, CLS, CLSS, SP: catalogue pages CLS-M3-1 and SP-M3-1; The Self Clinching Fastener Handbook; CL Self-Clinching Nuts (Bulletin CL); FH Self-Clinching Studs and Pins (Bulletin FH); SO Self-Clinching Standoffs (Bulletin SO); F PEMSERT Self-Clinching Flush Nuts (Bulletin F); Tech Sheet PEM REF/ C/L to Edge: Minimum distance hole C/L to edge; Tech Sheet PEM REF/ Fasteners for use in stainless steel sheets; Tech Sheet PEM REF/ Choosing a fastener finish: metal fasteners in contact with metal panels; Axial Strength and Mating Screw Recommended Tightening Torque for PEM Brand Self-clinching Nuts (Unified); Tech Sheet PEM REF/ Surface finishing sheet metal assemblies; The Design Engineer's Fastener Guide; Terms of Use Sheet metal, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, Not yet placed 6 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, research/sheet-metal.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/clinch.py
Protolabs Network (formerly Hubs) How do you design snap-fit joints for 3D printing?; How to design parts for FDM 3D printing; What can't 3D printers do? Understanding and overcoming 3D printing geometry limitations; What is dimensional accuracy in 3D printing and how do you achieve it?; How do you assemble 3D-printed parts? Practical tips on threads & screws for 3D printing; How to design parts for SLA 3D printing; How to design parts for SLS 3D printing; How to design parts for CNC machining; 14 proven design tips to reduce the cost of CNC machining; Sheet metal fabrication: The manufacturing & design guide Compliant mechanisms, 3D printing, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, Not yet placed, CNC machining, Sheet metal, Laser cutting 7 files: research/compliant-mechanisms.md, research/fea-and-process-tools.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md, vendor/text-to-cad/skills/dfm/references/sheet-metal.md
Bambu Lab Bambu Filament Technical Data Sheet V2.0: PLA Basic; Bambu Filament Technical Data Sheet V2.0: PLA Matte; Bambu Filament Technical Data Sheet V2.0: PETG Basic; Bambu Filament Technical Data Sheet V1.0: PETG HF; Bambu Filament Technical Data Sheet V2.0: PETG-CF; Bambu Filament Technical Data Sheet V2.0: ASA; Bambu Filament Technical Data Sheet V1.0: TPU 95A HF; Bambu Lab PA6-CF Technical Data Sheet V3.0; Bambu Lab PAHT-CF Technical Data Sheet V3.0 3D printing 7 files: docs/compliant.md, lessons/simulation/simulation-and-material.md, research/compliant-mechanisms.md, src/cadagent/manufacturing/process.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/compliant/allowables.py, src/cadagent/simulation/fea.py, tests/simulation/test_fea_materials.py
Formlabs Form 4 Design Guide; Explore the Next-Generation Technology Powering the Form 4; Design specifications for 3D models (Form 3/Form 3B); Design specifications for 3D models (Form 2); How to Hollow Out 3D Models With Meshmixer & PreForm to Save Material and Time; Fuse Series SLS Design Guide; 3D Printing Threads and Adding Threaded Inserts to 3D Printed Parts 3D printing, Not yet placed, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
ISO ISO 2768-1:1989 General tolerances - Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications; ISO 10642 Fasteners - Hexagon socket countersunk head screws with reduced loadability; ISO 273:1979 Fasteners - Clearance holes for bolts and screws; ISO 20457:2026 Plastics moulded parts - Tolerances and acceptance conditions; ISO 68-1:1998 ISO general purpose screw threads - Basic profile - Part 1: Metric screw threads; ISO 898-1:2013 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel - Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs with specified property classes; ISO 76:2006 Rolling bearings - Static load ratings Sheet metal, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, Not yet placed 10 files: docs/bearings.md, lessons/mechanical/fasteners-and-assembly-access.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/bearings.py, src/cadagent/formulas/screws.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/bearings.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Polymaker PolyLite PLA Technical Data Sheet V5.4; PolyLite PETG Technical Data Sheet V5.4; PolyLite ASA Technical Data Sheet V5.4; PolyMide CoPA Technical Data Sheet V5.4; PolyFlex TPU95 Technical Data Sheet V5.4; Fiberon PA6-CF20 Technical Data Sheet V1.1 3D printing 5 files: docs/compliant.md, research/compliant-mechanisms.md, src/cadagent/manufacturing/process.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/compliant/allowables.py, tests/mechanical/test_snapfit.py
SPIROL International Corporation K. Ionkin, Christie L. Jones Inserts for Plastics Design Guide; How to Select a Threaded Insert for Your 3D Printed Assembly; Compression Limiters Design Guide (edition 04/21); Compression Limiters Design Guide (edition 05/26, Canada); How To Properly Mate Compression Limiters and Threaded Inserts in Plastic Assemblies 3D printing, Not yet placed 4 files: research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/inserts.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Xometry Joel Schadegg, Aaron Lichtig, Greg Paulsen, Dean McClements Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Mini-Guide; Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing Service; Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing Service; Video: 10 Tips to Improve Your CAD Designs for CNC Machining; CNC Machining Design Tip: Optimizing Internal Corner Radii 3D printing, Not yet placed, CNC machining 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
CNC Kitchen Stefan Hermann Tips & Tricks for Heat-Set Inserts used in 3D printing; Are Our Heat-Set Insert Datasheets Wrong?; Threaded Inserts for 3D Prints - Cheap VS Expensive; Helicoils, Threaded Insets and Embedded Nuts in 3D Prints - Strength & Strength Assessment 3D printing, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 4 files: docs/inserts.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
HP HP Multi Jet Fusion Handbook: Design for accuracy; How to design a 3D print model for HP Multi Jet Fusion; Designing 3D printed joints; HP 3D HR PA 11, HP 3D HR PA 12 GB, and HP 3D HR PP enabled by BASF for the HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series: Dimensional Capability Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
McGraw-Hill Warren C. Young, Richard G. Budynas, Ali M. Sadegh, J. Keith Nisbett, Robert L. Norton, Frank M. White Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain, 8th edition (ISBN 978-0-07-174247-4); Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 8th edition (ISBN 978-0-07-312193-2); Design of Machinery: An Introduction to the Synthesis and Analysis of Mechanisms and Machines, 5th edition (ISBN 978-0-07-352935-6); Fluid Mechanics, 7th edition (ISBN 978-0-07-352934-9) Not yet placed, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, Mechanisms 7 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/beams.py, src/cadagent/formulas/limiters.py, src/cadagent/formulas/linkages.py, src/cadagent/formulas/thermal.py, src/cadagent/formulas/torsion.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Fictiv David Willson Injection Molding Design Guide: Best Practices for Molded Plastic Parts; Fictiv CNC Machining Design Guide; Tabs and Slots for Sheet Metal Part Design Not yet placed, Sheet metal, Laser cutting, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 4 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md
ISO (ISO/TC 2) ISO 15977 to ISO 15984: Open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel and protruding or countersunk head; ISO 14588:2000 Blind rivets - Terminology and definitions; ISO 14589:2000 Blind rivets - Mechanical testing Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, Not yet placed 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
Materialise Design Guidelines for Taurus | Stereolithography; Design Guidelines for PA 12 (SLS) | Laser Sintering; Design Guidelines for PA 12 (MJF) | Multi Jet Fusion Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
Xometry Asia Niko Mroncz SLA 3D Printing Design Guidelines: 8 Essential Tips; 8 Essential Design Tips for SLS 3D Printing; HP Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) 3D Printing Design Guidelines Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
ASTM International ASTM D5961/D5961M Standard Test Method for Bearing Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Laminates; ASTM B209/B209M-21 Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate Not yet placed, Sheet metal 2 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py
Covestro LLC Engineering Polymers: Part and Mold Design - Thermoplastics, A Design Guide; Engineering Polymers: Joining Techniques - A Design Guide Not yet placed, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 5 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py
FreeCAD community (github.com/shaise) Shai Seger, Cerem Cem Aslan, Ulrich Brammer FreeCAD SheetMetal Workbench; FreeCAD Fasteners Workbench Sheet metal, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 3 files: research/fea-and-process-tools.md, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md
IEC IEC 61032:1997 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures - Probes for verification; IEC 60529:1989 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) Not yet placed 0 files:
ISO/ASTM ISO/ASTM 52910:2018 Additive manufacturing - Design - Requirements, guidelines and recommendations; ISO/ASTM 52911-2 Additive manufacturing - Design - Part 2: Laser-based powder bed fusion of polymers Not yet placed 1 file: research/process-profiles.md
OSH Cut Metal Bending Design Rules; Stainless Steel 304 #1 Finish (material details) Sheet metal, Laser cutting 2 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md
PCBWay Welded Sheet Metal Parts Design Guidelines; Hardware Installation Design Guidelines Sheet metal, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 0 files:
Prusa Research (Prusa Knowledge Base) Modeling with 3D printing in mind; Elephant foot compensation 3D printing 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
SNIA SFF Technology Affiliate SFF-8201 2.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions, Rev 3.4; SFF-8301 3.5" Form Factor Drive Dimensions, Rev 1.9 Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 2 files: lessons/mechanical/enclosure-features.md, lessons/mechanical/fasteners-and-assembly-access.md
SPIROL Christie Jones How to Design the Proper Hole for Heat/Ultrasonic Inserts (SPIROL white paper); Compression Limiter Design Guide Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, Mould design 4 files: docs/inserts.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
The FABRICATOR (FMA Communications) Gerald Davis, Steve Benson Design tips for sheet metal: Bend relief, small holes, hole distortion near bends, and minimum flange widths; Predicting the inside radius when bending with the press brake Sheet metal 4 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md
Al-Mustaqbal University College Luay Hashem Abbud Riveted Joints (Mechanical Engineering Design, 3rd class, lecture notes) Not yet placed 3 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/rivets.py, tests/formulas/test_rivet_formulas.py
Albany County Fasteners Helicoil install guide (Albany County Fasteners) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, CNC machining 0 files:
Aluminum Association Aluminum Design Manual 2020 Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
Approved Sheet Metal Resources (sheet metal design charts) Sheet metal 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
Arconic Fastening Systems (Marson; now Howmet) Marson Rivets, Rivet Nuts and Installation Tools (AFS6010 0518) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 3 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/rivets.py
BASF, published on UL Prospector Knowledge Center Chul Lee Improving Snapfit Design (Part 3) Compliant mechanisms 1 file: research/compliant-mechanisms.md
Battelle Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
Blueprints-org (github.com/Blueprints-org) Blueprints (blue-prints), structural engineering calculations in Python Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
Boothroyd Dewhurst, Inc. Design for Manufacturing design review checklist Sheet metal 5 files: research/compliant-mechanisms.md, research/fea-and-process-tools.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal.md
Bossard Self-clinching nuts, studs and standoffs by PennEngineering (PEM), Bossard Americas web shop Not yet placed 4 files: docs/sheet-metal-hardware.md, research/sheet-hardware.yaml, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/sheet_hardware.py
build123d project (github.com/gumyr) Roger Maitland build123d sheet metal (BuildSheet, unfold; dev branch) Sheet metal 4 files: research/agent-toolkits-2026-10.md, research/fea-and-process-tools.md, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md
Bulten AB Compression Limiters & Captive Bolt Assemblies Not yet placed 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Bulten AB (made under licence from EJOT) DELTA PT: a superior thread-former for plastics (brochure version 250422) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 2 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/bosses.py
Cambridge University Press K. L. Johnson Contact Mechanics Not yet placed 2 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/bearings.py
Cengage Learning James M. Gere, Barry J. Goodno Mechanics of Materials, 8th edition (ISBN 978-1-111-57773-5) Not yet placed 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py
Century Tywood (fabricator, Holliston, MA) Manufacturing Reference for Sheet Metal Products Sheet metal 3 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal.md
CNC Kitchen (TwoChefs GmbH) Heat-Set Insert Dimensions and Design Guidelines (poster) 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Covestro Deutschland AG Self-tapping screws for thermoplastics (COV00073610) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 2 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/screws.py
Covestro LLC (formerly Bayer MaterialScience LLC) Snap-Fit Joints for Plastics - A Design Guide Compliant mechanisms 8 files: docs/compliant.md, research/compliant-mechanisms.md, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/beams.py, src/cadagent/formulas/torsion.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/compliant/snapfit.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py, tests/mechanical/test_snapfit.py
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corporation K-Factor - 2022 - SOLIDWORKS Design Help Sheet metal 3 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal.md
Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt), for GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH European Technical Assessment ETA-13/0255 (GESIPA blind rivets) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 2 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md
DIN DIN 16742:2013-10 Plastics moulded parts - Tolerances and acceptance conditions Not yet placed 1 file: research/process-profiles.md
DIN (sold by DIN Media) DIN 6935:2011-10 Kaltbiegen von Flacherzeugnissen aus Stahl (Cold bending of flat rolled steel) Sheet metal 2 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md
E-Z LOK E-Z LOK Brochure 2026 Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: docs/inserts.md
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company General Design Principles for DuPont Engineering Polymers (Design Guide - Module I) Compliant mechanisms, Housings and enclosures 7 files: docs/compliant.md, research/compliant-mechanisms.md, research/fea-and-process-tools.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/mechanical/compliant/allowables.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/compliant/snapfit.py
ELEGOO Mastering Hollowing and Adding Holes in ELEGOO SatelLite Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
Embedded Computing Jeremy S. Cook 3D Printed Fasteners: Part 1 - Inserts 3D printing, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 0 files:
Emhart Teknologies (Stanley Engineered Fastening) POP Blind Riveting Systems (catalogue P3100 Rev. D) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 5 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/rivets.py
Engineering Proceedings 157, 40 (The Sustainable Mobility and Transportation Symposium 2026) Kornél László, Brigitta Fruzsina Szívós, Vivien Nemes Mechanical Performance of Heat-Set Threaded Inserts in FDM-Printed PLA Components 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
EOS GmbH Franz-Josef Kerl Design Rules Overview LS (Formiga P100) Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
EPFL Make How to use threaded inserts (EPFL makerspace wiki) 3D printing, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 2 files: docs/inserts.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
GESIPA Blindniettechnik GmbH Calculate the length of blind rivets Not yet placed 4 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md
GitHub About the repository README file Not yet placed 1 file: lessons/electronics/pcb-evidence-and-review.md
github.com/aklofas Andrew Klofas kicad-happy Not yet placed 1 file: vendor/kicad-happy
github.com/gumyr Roger Maitland bd_warehouse Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 2 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, vendor/bd_warehouse
github.com/jdilla1277 James Edward Dillard agentcad Not yet placed 1 file: vendor/agentcad
github.com/oaslananka Osman Aslan kicad-mcp-pro Not yet placed 1 file: vendor/kicad-mcp-pro
github.com/pzfreo Paul Fremantle build123d-mcp Not yet placed 1 file: vendor/build123d-mcp
github.com/tpw809 ranf_thread_fast, threaded fastener and bolted joint analysis Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
Harvey Tool Miniature End Mills - Square - Long Reach, Standard Flute / Long Flute Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
Henkel LOCTITE 243 Technical Data Sheet Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py
Henkel Loctite Design Guide Bonding Plastics Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 0 files:
Hex Technology K-Factor: Finding Torque Values for Bolted Joints Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 0 files:
HP Development Company, L.P. HP 3D Printing materials for the HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D Printing Solution - Mechanical Properties (white paper 4AA7-7084ENW) Not yet placed 2 files: research/compliant-mechanisms.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
HydraRaptor (blog) nophead Polyholes 3D printing, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 5 files: docs/inserts.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/inserts.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
IEEE Transactions on Robotics and Automation 6 (3) C. Gosselin, J. Angeles Singularity analysis of closed-loop kinematic chains Mechanisms 2 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/linkages.py
Jawstec Jawstec: Why Heat-Set Insert Specifications Need Scrutiny Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, Design process 0 files:
JLC3DP (JLCPCB) 3D Printing Design Guidelines: Size, Tolerance & Design Rules Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
Journal of Composite Materials 22 (12) John C. Brewer, Paul A. Lagace Quadratic Stress Criterion for Initiation of Delamination 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/simulation/fea.py
Journal of Lubrication Technology 105 (2) B. J. Hamrock, D. Brewe Simplified Solution for Stresses and Deformations Not yet placed 2 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/bearings.py
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing 7 (1), 42 Tobias Kastner, Juliane Troschitz, Christian Vogel, Thomas Behnisch, Maik Gude, Niels Modler Investigation of the Pull-Out Behaviour of Metal Threaded Inserts in Thermoplastic Fused-Layer Modelling (FLM) Components 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
KiCad project KiCad Command-Line Interface (9.0) Not yet placed 2 files: docs/pcb.md, lessons/electronics/pcb-evidence-and-review.md
LulzBot Tips and Tricks: Heat-Set Inserts 3D printing, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 4 files: docs/inserts.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Machine Design Best Practices for Using Blind Rivets Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 0 files:
Machine Design (Paulsen was Director of Applications Engineering at Xometry) Greg Paulsen Tips for Making Sheet-Metal Parts Sheet metal 4 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md
Mango3D (Lychee Slicer) Voxels Hollowing 3D: We Made Hollowing Way Better Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD thesis; supervisor Alexander H. Slocum) Jin Qiu An Electrothermally-Actuated Bistable MEMS Relay for Power Applications Compliant mechanisms 1 file: research/compliant-mechanisms.md
Materials 18 (11), 2591 Miloš R. Vasić, Snežana Vučetić, Vesna Miljić, Miloš Vorkapić, Anja Terzić, Mladen Ćosić, Danica M. Bajić Assessment of the Drone Arm's Plastic-Metal Joint Mechanical Resistance Following Natural and Artificial Aging of the 3D-Printed Plastic Component 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Materials 18 (14), 3262 Aneta Liber-Kneć, Sylwia Łagan Effect of Mass Reduction of 3D-Printed PLA on Load Transfer Capacity - A Circular Economy Perspective 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
McGraw-Hill Education Richard G. Budynas, J. Keith Nisbett Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design, 10th edition (ISBN 978-0-07-339820-4) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 6 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/inserts.py, src/cadagent/formulas/limiters.py, src/cadagent/formulas/screws.py, src/cadagent/formulas/springs.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py
McMaster-Carr Blind rivets (aluminium, 18-8 stainless and zinc-plated steel domed head), McMaster-Carr catalogue pages Not yet placed 5 files: docs/sheet-metal-hardware.md, research/sheet-hardware.yaml, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/rivets.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/sheet_hardware.py
NASA NASA-STD-5020B: Requirements for Threaded Fastening Systems in Spaceflight Hardware Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
NASA Lewis Research Center Richard T. Barrett Fastener Design Manual (NASA Reference Publication 1228) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 6 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/rivets.py
NSK Ltd. Technical Report (CAT. No. E728h) Not yet placed 3 files: docs/bearings.md, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/bearings.py
open-mrp (github.com/open-mrp) open-mrp/dfm, a deterministic DFM engine for laser cutting and bending Sheet metal 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
PADT (Stratasys reseller) Adding Inserts to 3D Printed Parts: Hardware Tips (GrabCAD Print) 3D printing, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 4 files: docs/inserts.md, research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
PennEngineering PEM (hosted copy) Self-clinching nuts bulletin CL (PEM, hosted copy) Sheet metal, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 0 files:
Plastics Technology Brass insert installation: comparing heat vs ultrasonic vs press fit (Plastics Technology) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly, Mould design 0 files:
Polymers 13 (23), 4132 Catalin Gheorghe Amza, Aurelian Zapciu, Florin Baciu, Mihai Ion Vasile, Adrian Ionut Nicoara Accelerated Aging Effect on Mechanical Properties of Common 3D-Printing Polymers 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Polymers 15 (7), 1660 Mohammad Reza Khosravani, Hadi Sadeghian, Majid R. Ayatollahi, Tamara Reinicke On the Pin-Bearing Strength of Additively Manufactured Polymer Parts 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py
Procedia CIRP 50 (KITopen repository) Christoph Klahn, Daniel Singer, Mirko Meboldt Design Guidelines for Additive Manufactured Snap-Fit Joints Compliant mechanisms, 3D printing 4 files: docs/compliant.md, research/compliant-mechanisms.md, research/fea-and-process-tools.md, research/process-profiles.md
Protocase Design & Manufacturing Guides (resources index and component pages) Sheet metal 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
Prusa Research Hollowing Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
PTC Onshape Sheet Metal (Onshape Help) Sheet metal 1 file: research/sheet-metal.md
RapidDirect Screw boss design injection molding Mould design, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 0 files:
RepRap project (RepRap wiki) Arc Compensation 3D printing, Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 5 files: docs/inserts.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/inserts.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
runtosolve (github.com/runtosolve) AISIS100.jl, AISI S100 cold-formed steel design in Julia Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
ruthex ruthex Gewindeeinsatz M3 (RX-M3x5.7): size table 3D printing 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
SAE Transactions 78, SAE technical paper 690055 Gerhard H. Junker New Criteria for Self-Loosening of Fasteners Under Vibration Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/printed_joints.py
SKF Group Rolling bearings (PUB BU/P1 17000/1 EN) Not yet placed 4 files: docs/bearings.md, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/bearings.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/bearings.py
slehmann1 (GitHub) Fastenating Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 0 files:
SMACNA (sold by ICC) HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible, 4th edition Sheet metal 1 file: research/sheet-metal-guides.md
Smiths Metal Centres Ltd Brass Alloy C36000 data sheet Laser cutting 1 file: src/cadagent/mechanical/inserts.py
Stanley Engineered Fastening (POP, Avdel) POP Avdel Breakstem Riveting Systems (NA P3200 02 2015) Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 2 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md
Stratasys Direct Multi Jet Fusion Design Guide Not yet placed 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
Thompson Labs LLC (github.com/earthtojake) text-to-cad Sheet metal, 3D printing 4 files: research/landscape.md, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md, vendor/text-to-cad
Transactions of the ASME 77 (6) Ferdinand Freudenstein Approximate Synthesis of Four-Bar Linkages Mechanisms 2 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/linkages.py
US Department of Defense MIL-HDBK-5J: Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace Vehicle Structures Laser cutting 10 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/rivets.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/rivets.py, src/cadagent/simulation/fea.py, tests/formulas/test_rivet_formulas.py, tests/simulation/test_fea_materials.py
US Department of Defense (NAVAIR) MIL-STD-889C: Dissimilar Metals Fasteners, bought hardware and assembly 3 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md, src/cadagent/mechanical/rivets.py
US Federal Aviation Administration AC 43.13-1B with Change 1: Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair Sheet metal 4 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml, research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal-joining.md
Wiley Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine, Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th edition (ISBN 978-0-470-50197-9) Not yet placed 2 files: src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/thermal.py
Wind Energy Science 9 (4) Oliver Menck, Matthias Stammler Review of rolling contact fatigue life calculation for oscillating bearings and application-dependent recommendations for use Not yet placed 4 files: docs/bearings.md, src/cadagent/formulas/_registry.py, src/cadagent/formulas/bearings.py, src/cadagent/mechanical/bearings.py
Xometry Europe FDM 3D Printing Design Tips: Best Practices and Techniques for Stronger Prints 3D printing 2 files: research/process-profiles.md, research/process-profiles.yaml
Xometry, Inc. Manufacturing Standards Sheet metal 2 files: research/sheet-metal-guides.md, research/sheet-metal.md

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