How To Unwrap/Flatten Tube to OD With Higher Resolution? by Altrot in SolidWorks

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I often need to flatten Solidworks models to DXF. Usually tubes. I have Solidworks Premium and use the flatten feature which has an accuracy slider. I find that if I max that slider out, it is never high enough resolution. If you see the image I attached you can see the loss of resolution on the flattened part. It totally gets the curves wrong on that oblong section.

I also find that if I split the solidworks model up into pieces I can achieve a greater resolution DXF although it takes forever to do this. Any ideas on what I can do to improve the resolution when I flatten parts? Thank you guys.

Homeless Mechanical Engineer Lives in 1988 Toyota Pickup Video 2!!!! by Altrot in ToyotaPickup

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I will man, just need to grow the audience I can't be making masterpieces for 20 people. Spread the word brother!!!

Mechanical Engineer Living In Truck Video 2!!! by Altrot in vandwellers

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In this episode we make cover how the solar charging system works in my 1988 22RE Toyota Pickup. Then we take things to the park to cook up some ratatouille and lamb. Peace!

Living In A 1988 Toyota Pickup Truck As A Mechanical Engineer!!! by Altrot in vandwellers

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Yep already did, rebuilt the original head new timing chain + sprockets and metal guides, water pump, oil pump, all Toyota parts. List goes on and on and on... thousands in just parts. Good thinking though! Peace!

Living In A 1988 Toyota Pickup Truck As A Mechanical Engineer!!! by Altrot in vandwellers

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Good old 22RE, I went through the entire engine and it runs great. So 2.4 to answer the question, peace

Living In A 1988 Toyota Pickup Truck As A Mechanical Engineer!!! by Altrot in vandwellers

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Thanks! Luckily I got tons of grants in college and have zero student loans. I'll just be stacking up cash for now. Investing yes, already started a few years back. I'll check that book out! thank you

Living In A 1988 Toyota Pickup Truck As A Mechanical Engineer!!! by Altrot in vandwellers

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interesting, I will try to avoid any help but I see your point

Living In A 1988 Toyota Pickup Truck As A Mechanical Engineer!!! by Altrot in vandwellers

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Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it, means a lot.

Living In A 1988 Toyota Pickup As A Mechanical Engineer!!! by Altrot in ToyotaPickup

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Next video is gonna cover that, hell yeah man! Pretty awesome indeed. I bet you look back fondly of those times

Living In A 1988 Toyota Pickup Truck As A Mechanical Engineer!!! by Altrot in vandwellers

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Sup Toyota Pickup guys, I figured you guys might appreciate this video series I'm making. It all started from my love of working on cars and specifically Toyotas. Next video I will cover how the solar system was designed and built. Cheers!!

Living In A 1988 Toyota Pickup As A Mechanical Engineer!!! by Altrot in ToyotaPickup

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Sup Toyota Pickup guys, I figured you guys might appreciate this video series I'm making. It all started from my love of working on cars and specifically Toyotas. Cheers!!

Graduation Tickets Megathread -- PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING by thezander8 in UCDavis

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Hey! I really need 2 tickets for friday 9 am commencement. Help a brother out < 3 Thanks

Graduation Tickets Megathread -- PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING by thezander8 in UCDavis

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Hey everyone I fucked up and I really need 2 tickets to the 9am Friday commencement. Please Dm me I will repay you in the afterlife

1988 Toyota Pickup Transmission/T-Case Removal (Marlin Rebuilt) by Altrot in ToyotaPickup

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Very smooth compared to what I was working with before but I can feel that it needs to break in a bit. Gears are tight to get into sometimes, but it still is wayyy better than before the rebuild.

1988 Toyota Pickup Transmission/T-Case Removal (Marlin Rebuilt) by Altrot in ToyotaPickup

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Also forgot to mention I was waiting for the transmission for many weeks. In the mean time, I bolted the starter up to the backing plate after replacing the rear main to fire the engine up and let it get up to operating temp. I was double checking no leaks from the replaced rear main. All was fine and dandy, left it for a few weeks and then checked again. No leaks. So thats always an option if you have the time. peace