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How to Use Slot Mate in SOLIDWORKS

How to Use Slot Mate in SOLIDWORKS A Slot Mate in SOLIDWORKS constrains a component to move along a slot. It is useful for pins, bolts, sliders, adjustable brackets, linkages, and assemblies where a part must travel within a defined slot path. When to use a Slot Mate Use a Slot Mate when a cylindrical …

How to Use Cam Mate in SOLIDWORKS A Cam mate lets one component follow the profile of another component, similar to a follower riding on a cam surface. It is useful for mechanisms where motion is driven by contact with a slot, groove, or cam-shaped edge. Prepare the cam and follower The cam needs a …