Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Think horizontal threaded holes can’t be 3D printed? Think again. This video by Judah Sher, Application Engineer at GoEngineer, shows how to apply DFAM techniques to make a threaded hole printable when it’s oriented horizontally.

Products mentioned:
SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD: https://hubs.la/Q044CYXN0
GrabCAD Print: https://hubs.la/Q044CYYg0

0:00 Introduction
0:36 Defining the problem
1:08 Designing a printable screw
2:19 Making the threaded hole
2:46 Making the parts printable
3:04 Teardrop holes
3:36 Applying teardrop holes to threads
4:41 The final result

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