SOLIDWORKS Tab and Slot with 3D Printing

Production Systems Incorporates Slot and Tab Features Into Our solidworks tab and slot in assembly See how the new Tab & Slot feature in SOLIDWORKS 2018 helps Paul to create a self-fixturing assembly for his 3D printed prototype solidworks slot callout In a part, click Tab and Slot or Insert > Sheet Metal > Tab and Slot Selection

solidworks slot In the graphics area, select an edge for the tabs and a corresponding face for the slots The edges must be linear, the faces can be planar or cylindrical, but