Helpful Websites - METS 1000 - Computers in Manufacturing - Internet Research

Recommended Websites

The websites on this page were compiled with the assistance of professional drafters working in industry.

MatWeb: Material Properties Data Sheets
Includes data sheets of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers; metals; ceramics; plus semiconductors, fibers, and other engineering materials.
OnlineConversion.com
Convert just about anything to anything else. Thousands of units, and millions of conversions
Datasheet Locator
Free electronic engineering tool that enables you to locate product datasheets and technical specs from hundreds of electronic component manufacturers worldwide.
Rapid Tables: Online Scientific and Engineering Resource
Conversion tables, calculators, etc.
Blueprint Reading
Information on how to read blueprints
Schematic Symbols
From RapidTable.com

Below are several sites with free, downloadable CAD and SolidWorks drawings.

3D Content Central
3D and 2D CAD SolidWorks models
CADBlocksFree.com
1000s of free 3D and 2D AutoDesk models
ARCAT
Building product CAD drawings downloadable in dwg or dxf for AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MicroStation, ArchiCAD, TurboCAD and other CAD software.
Pro-Ficient CAD
SolidWorks file downloads
SolidWorks Library
Free downloads of SolidWorks models.
MCAD Central
Free 2D and 3D CAD file downloads

The following websites are links to download free CAD systems on your computer.

FreeCAD
An Open Source parametric 3D CAD modeler.
eDrawings Viewer
Free, downloadable eDrawings viewer to share data across multiple CAD environments.
FreeByte
Free mechanical engineering CAD software

Automation Direct
Automation and Industrial Controls Company. Includes product pricing and specs.
ThomasNet
Supplier discovery resource. Also includes CAD Models and product searching by specs.