ONSHAPE: Assemblies

In parametric modeling software like Onshape, an assembly is a collection of multiple individual parts or components brought together to form a complete product or system. In other words, it's a way of combining various parts into one cohesive design, representing how those parts fit and interact with each other in the final product.

The assembly environment allows users to position, align, and constrain individual parts relative to each other. Constraints, such as mating, aligning, or limiting movement, define how the parts are assembled and how they interact with each other within the assembly.

Assemblies in Onshape facilitate collaborative design processes, enabling multiple users to work on different parts simultaneously and see how the components fit together in real-time. Any changes made to individual parts automatically update the assembly, ensuring design consistency and accuracy throughout the project.

Assemblies are particularly valuable in complex projects where multiple parts need to be designed and analyzed as an integrated system, such as in mechanical engineering, product design, architecture, and more. They help streamline the design process, improve communication among team members, and ensure the final product functions as intended.