Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Originally posted by unisys12:
Even if you never order anything from the company, this program alone could teach people alot about fabrication or just general mechanical design.


That is a very good point.



Agreed. You can make very complex 3d images, just like in CAD and it only takes a few minutes to learn the basics. I designed circular press fit gauge surrounds for 3rd gen Trans Ams in about 20 minutes including a prototyping price quote of one surround milled from cheap plastic stock (before trying an expensive 6061 aluminum mistake). You can go on to make gears (hint hint for anyone still wanting sunroof gears that could be made from metal instead of composite), complex mounting brackets, for oh I don't know, say a solid engine torque brace or adjustable rear suspension parts. Arm yourself with a couple of dial calipers/indicators and you can make some high tech stuff with pretty tight clearances... Better than the home lathe tools on the drill press I know a few of us are guilty of...

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