The Best Kept Secret in CAD In an industry dominated by expensive subscription models (like AutoCAD), finding a truly Free, Professional-Grade 2D CAD tool is rare. Siemens Solid Edge 2D Drafting is not just a "viewer" or a trial version. It is a full-featured drafting package that Siemens releases for free to the public. Whether you are upgrading from old versions like ST7 or starting fresh in 2024, this software remains one of the most powerful tools for mechanical designers, offering capabilities that rival paid software costing thousands of dollars. Search for Professional CAD Mice & Tools Why Use Solid Edge 2D for Mechanism Design? Most free CAD tools (like LibreCAD) are just "digital drawing boards"—they draw lines, but they don't understand logic. Solid Edge is different because it uses Parametric Relationships . 1. Kinematic Simulation (Virtual Prototyping) Before you build a 3D model, you can solve c...
Mechanical Design Handbook provides practical mechanical engineering tutorials, design calculations, conveyor sizing methods, motor power and torque analysis, Excel VBA tools, and real-world industrial examples for engineers and designers.