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Imagination
Heliman
Location: Tyne & Wear, England

CAD CAM & CNC

Been in the design & manufacturing business for 30 + years,
Cut my teeth on IBM Catia, have trained on Schlumberger Bravo III, Vericut, Cadcentre GNC,Editor, Infographics, Unigraphics, Autocad14, 2000, 2002, 2004, Pro.Engineer, AlphaCAM, Inventor 4,5,6, Mech.Desktop, Autosketch, SmartCAM and used many, many CNC control systems in the past.
From 2d, surfaces, solids modelling - always something challenging!
I would certainly recommend the industry, its kept me fully employed.

06-23-2004 Over year old.
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jerrythercpilot
Veteran
Location: --South Florida --

Davo is correct.

Most of the high end engineering firms are using Pro-E or Unigraphics.
I worked for Pratt & Whitney for a lot of years and we used Unigraphics, but Pro-E is really the best "professional CAD" out there as far as capabilities are concerned , if you need it. Auto Cad, Cadkey etc etc are just fien for probaly 90% of the applications out there.

Light travels faster than sound, thats why some people appear so bright UNTIL you hear them speak.
06-25-2004 Over year old.
 
 
CK_
Senior Heliman
Location: Redondo Beach, CA

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Most of the high end engineering firms are using Pro-E or Unigraphics


Don't forget about CATIA It's kind of a PITA to learn because it was programmed by the French. Not everything translated to English smoothly. An extruded solid in V4 is a CYLINDER (even if it's not round). An extruded solid in V5 is a PAD. Why couldn't they just call it EXTRUDE? That would make too much sense.

Chris
06-25-2004 Over year old.
 
 
Mint_Sauce
Heliman
Location: Middlesex - UK

I do some 3D max and I have a friend who does Autocad professionally (I did AutoCAD in college for a year). I imported his 3D cad drawings then using Max converted it in to a realtime rendered presentation of how it all works (he makes automatic doors ). Looked really nice with proper lighting/physics and flyby camera shots. Does anyone know where I could put this in to practice as a business? I mean, would any of you CAD guys have an interest in this for prospective customers etc? Interactive 3d web stuff, that kind of thing? Sorry for hi-jacking but was just wondering
06-29-2004 Over year old.
 
 
nitro
Senior Heliman
Location: Las Vegas

Half way there!!

CAD GURUS..
I am half way through my CAD course 18 weeks total. I know I will not be a master of the software, I just hope ther is a place for me to go to work. I have been turning wrenches for 20 years, and due to an injury I can no longer due this type of work. I hope ther are people out there willing to hire, that are also willing to train as you go. Changing careers in just 18 weeks SUCKS, and is depressing as hell. Any input on this subject would be appreciated
07-01-2004 Over year old.
 
 
Gohbee
Senior Heliman
Location: SC

Nitro,

Keep pressing forward. I'm not a CAD guru by any stretch of the imagination, but I whatever packages you learn make sure they are of the 3D solid modeling flavor. I was first introduced to CAD on an early version of Autocad. Our guys at work did an evaluation and we went with Solidworks. After using it, I was amazed at the efficiency impact from our design to finished part time. In my opinion, the empasis has shifted to "modeling" and away from just "drafting". CAD/Modeling is such a diverse field, I would encourage you to focus on what you be most interested in modeling. Learn as much as you can about that product/industry and then relate that to your modeling skills. Make yourself valuable by not just understanding the software but also by understanding the product/result that the tool is trying to achieve.

Good Luck!
07-04-2004 Over year old.
 
 
K-Lo
Senior Heliman
Location: Monterrey Mexico

I think that its time for you to think what type of designs you want to do, cause if you are going to the mechanical, its probably a good idea to start learning how a CNC works.... But that's just me..
07-13-2004 Over year old.
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w8qz
Veteran
Location: Walker, MI - USA

You have my sympathies on the need to change jobs. I have a friend who worked as an ag equipment mechanic for about 30 years; his back is ruined now, so that he can't do much of anything. He can't even sleep comfortably.
Anyway, I've been a 'cad driver' for about the past 7 or eight years. I like computers, generally, so I enjoy the cad tool. Have used VersaCad, Microstation, Intergraph EMS, Pro/E, and Unigraphics. I prefer the 3D tools (the last 3), since you can really concentrate on the thing your dreaming up, and not just on drafting lines and circles.
As some of the others have pointed out, the most important thing is to learn the tool to fit the employer. I was able to slide into this area from within my current job. I'm not sure how the opportunities are for a 'new guy off the street'. Depends on the jobs in your area.
I think you'll like the 3D tools - it's a bit like playing with blocks (back to kindergarten!)
I've now managed to move on to the mechanical analysis area, but my cad skills are very helpful here.
Hang in there - learn everything you can about the tool you use, and learn to keep a sharp eye out for the minor details that can come back to bite you!


Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large groups.
07-15-2004 Over year old.
 
 
Diver66
Heliman
Location: Odessa, Texas

My hats off to you Nitro. Changing a career after 18 years has to be tough. I have been a CAD jockey sinces 1991. It is great. Sometimes it hits me, while at work, they actualy pay me to do this. I can't imagine doing anything else. With your background you should consider the mechanical arena. but keep your options open. I have made alot of money doing drawings for little mom & pop operations and house plans on the side.
Plan on studying the rest of your life. If you fall behind in what technoligy is out there then you fall behind in the industry. The best source to stay up to date is the internet. It seems that there is no end to the forums on the subject of CAD & the guys & gals on these forums are really nice & helpful.
I use AutoCAD 2004, Mechanical Desktop, & am learning Inventor. Inventor is a better program for 3d development than AutoCAD. Inventor is a true parametric modeling program as where AutoCAD is a boolean program. You will learn more about that in school so I won't go into here.
Hang tough and you will make it. Make sure you learn the rules of basic drafting and you will go far. I have seen many CAD jockeys that are real good at running the program, but can not follow simple drafting rules. These guys just basicly copy information from someone else instead of designing. In this case it shows on there drawings, nothing against these guys, but they will most likley never be senior draftsman or get and keep any of the design jobs. I have notice, at least in my area ( Texas) that the companies are looking more & more to the draftsman to do some if not all of the design work.
So in short pay attention to detail & keep learning everthing you can about your career & the programs you are learning.

Good Luck
08-07-2004 Over year old.
 
 
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