Now if you are not the original designer this is even a more of a horror show. I am sure many have found it easier to redo the parts, of course, that leaves the door open to Murphy’s law, especially if there is an associated information document attached. You basically have to review how you did the part and this can take hours depending how extreme the change. The Only Constant in Engineering is Change!Ĭhange is no fun on any Solidworks clone, especially if you have been away from the project for a couple months. The articles referenced below are some exercises that started as products comparisons, but quickly moved to a study in 3D modeling techniques where I have coined two new modeling techniques: Streamlined Sketching and Feature Based Modeling. But after a design review and I have to go back and make some changes I think I would rather have a root canal. As I do my conceptual design it seems okay.

I tell you it is quite a chore to design in a Pro/E clone. I have taken some time to learn both Inventor and Solidworks to make my engineering services more marketable. It really is not the most efficient or productive way to create parts and even the simplest of changes can be challenging!! So why are we all using a complex Pro/E (Creo) clone? It was the first effective solid modeling solution, it caught on and made enough money for many to duplicate and set as a standard for the others to imitate. Most of the parts we design are very simple. Reusing 3D CAD Models for a New Product! Phase IIģD CAD doesn’t have to be complex. Reusing 3D CAD Models for a New Product! Phase I Not only do I design the product, I quickly modify it to the customers new requirements. Just look at the ease that I create a completely new product from existing products. Leverage Your Engineering Data - Manufacturingīefore you get started take a look at one of my latest projects that pertains directly to this subject. Leverage Your Engineering Data - Sales, Publication and Marketing Leverage Your Engineering Data throughout your Organization!

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