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Re: Herman Miller’s Got Tops. PV360 and SolidWorks Could Have Helped.

azonicbruce — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:25:49 -0000

Send me the model and I'll get you a render in HyperShot as well...

Re: Slap Me With CAD Drama. Alibre Slams Down Another Price Guantlet.

azonicbruce — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:37:38 -0000

Any plans on a SW vs Alibre SMACKDOWN to see where Alibre still lacks and where SW still smacks?

Re: The Ken Block Subaru TRAX STI Shreds Snow, Mountain, Your Face [Video, Pics]

azonicbruce — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:39:00 -0000

Don't know what's cooler. This TRAX STI, or just watching Ken Block drive his regular STI. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkNzkutTiGs

In-sanity! Pure sickness! Test drove a regular WRX, I want one now...

Re: The Rockin’est LED PocketWatch Mod EVER, Designed With a lil’ SolidWorks

azonicbruce — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:35:33 -0000

When is he coming out with the wristwatch version? That thing is SWEET. So cool watching him set the time and alarm.

Re: Engineers and Designers… Prepare to Toss Your Idea In The Rubbish Heap

azonicbruce — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:01:30 -0000

I'm all for KNOWING about what materials are more this and that in regards to environmental impact, having a database, whatever. What I'm NOT for is being TOLD/FORCED to use some material that may not be best... FOR THE PRODUCT.

All of this stuff is just getting out of hand. Take Toyota for instance and the Tacoma issue regarding high idling/shifting issues. Response from Toyota is basically that it's designed that way... not for any performance reasons, but because of the stupid EPA/government regulations. TOTAL Bacon Sandwich!

Actual response from Toyota:

By way of background, each year the government slightly tightens emissions standards so that vehicles emit less pollution.

Modern vehicles have a very sophisticated emissions system that only works when hot or warm. If the vehicle is cold, more emissions are produced.

The only way to heat the emissions components quickly up so they work properly is to run the engine faster when it is cold.

The government wants engines and emissions systems to warm up as soon as possible so the emissions control systems work efficiently as soon as possible after a cold start.

Two things the you will notice is the the engine will run fast when cold, (engine RPM higher) and shifting will be reduced, either to lock out overdrive, or keep the shifts from happening as normal until the emissions components are properly warmed.

Reducing shifts make sense, because when you shift, it reduces the engine speed, and prevents the warming process from happening as quickly.

By forcing the engine to stay in a lower gear longer, the engine turns faster and warms up more quickly than if it is allowed to shift normally as it does when it is warmed up.

Full text here: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacoma...

Re: 5,000 lbs of SolidWorks 2010 Ham Hot From the Oven

azonicbruce — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:43:43 -0000

I practically have to wait 'til 5.1, since SW'10 breaks HyperShot functionality. I hate doing dual-version installations, but it's a must have right now.

So, I guess I can still go download it, but won't be able to run full throttle in 2010 hipness...

Re: Tap, Sketch, ROCK. AutoDesk SketchBook Mobile Hits the iPhone

azonicbruce — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:21:56 -0000

Geez, watching that video... crazy skills. Don't think I'll ever be that talented...

Re: Ask the Reader: If You Could Design Anything With 3D What Would It Be? {Poll}

azonicbruce — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:05:49 -0000

Been there, done that...
http://www.60hzproductions.com/Temp/Forums/Burg...

I'm going to have to work on ver. 2.0 though, cause that first one just didn't have enough taste/texture to it. Maybe a little HyperShot action will give a bit more flavor.

Re: SMACK! CATIA-SolidWorks Translator. Your Move Dassault.

azonicbruce — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:13:48 -0000

The last company I worked for, our parent company was in Germany, and used Catia. My boss had me look into the matter, and I ran into the same roadblock/runaround. No direct translator. Craziness.

Oh, and that picture is so money...

Re: One 3D Desktop Printer Down (Maybe), One To Go, and A Comparison Chart To Boot.

azonicbruce — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:04:08 -0000

I remember a guy who we got LOM prototypes from, except it used paper/glue, not plastic. Could make large builds. Cool to see it doing plastic, and in desktop form.

Re: Skinless, One-Eyed Robots More Likely to Fool/Consume Skinless, One-Eyed People

azonicbruce — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:27:55 -0000

Crazy...and scary...

Re: 10 Things That Still Sucks the Big Lemon in SolidWorks 2010.

azonicbruce — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:18:23 -0000

Is is just me, or does that look more like an orange than a lemon...

Re: SolidWorks 2010 Review. A Big, Fat Taste of the Best, New Features.

azonicbruce — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:38:50 -0000

I've been using NX's "Radial Menus" since January, and yes, it definitely speeds things up. It will be interesting to see how SW implements this; looks like it already is good, seeing you can customize them. How far do you have to "throw" the pointer to activate? NX, it's instantaneous, you don't even have to wait for the icon to pop up. Just click and throw.

Re: Put the Badgers Down. The KUBIK Facade Projection Is Freagin’ Cool

azonicbruce — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:03:35 -0000

Wonder what kind of hardware is needed to project that bright/clear of an image on a building?

Re: Should 3DContentCentral, Ponoko, or 3DVia Buy ShapeWays?

azonicbruce — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:55:42 -0000

Shapeways would have been cool, except I could never get it to take the STEP files from SolidWorks, so I've never been able to really use the service.

Re: Ask the Reader: What Kind of 3D Model Check Process Do You Have?

azonicbruce — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:53:38 -0000

Well, until I learned how to start automating all that type of info on drawings with Custom Properties, it was always an issue. Biggest was when something was changed on a drawing (a weight, length, add config) and the model wouldn't get updated. Drove me nuts. Maybe I should have taken jowl kicking lessons.

Linking all that stuff to Custom Properties has alleviated a lot of that, until a bug crops up. Then it's back to the hair pullin'.

Re: The Raddest CAD Magazine Cover in the History of CAD Magazine Covers

azonicbruce — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:46:02 -0000

Big pimpin' spendin' cheez...

The real question is, what article has Sebastian so enthralled?

Re: I Don’t Care, I’m Keeping My Distance From Robots Powered By the DEAD.

azonicbruce — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:24 -0000

Geez, I thought I already sent you this link. No need to fear, Josh-y ol' pal. Remember... GO FOR THE SENSORS...

How to Survive a Robot Uprising
http://www.robotuprising.com/

Re: 3 Ways To Crank Out CAD Like a Crazed Butter-Churning Handmaiden

azonicbruce — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:45:47 -0000

I think the most important thing you touch on is DOCUMENTING your insight. Too often we are caught up in figuring it out, and getting projects done, that we don't take the time to document it so a) we can remember or refer to it later and b) benefit others in the organization. Hard to do sometimes, though.

Re: Slap You Face. Turn Your 2D Images Into Real Bump-Map 3D Models.

azonicbruce — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:43:41 -0000

This concept is not new, but is definitely a "holy grail" for reverse engineering/prototyping applications. I've tried similar programs, and it seems like there's a lot more manual effort involved to getting results you really want.

It looks like these guys have an innovative approach, although it looks like it will only work for one view of the object. Other programs, like PhotoModeler (http://www.photomodeler.com/index.htm) allow you to construct the model from all views/angles, but again, it is still a very involved process.

Cool stuff!

Re: 5 CAD/PLM Conspiracy Theories to Ponder and FEAR.

azonicbruce — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:51:18 -0000

Ha! Good one. You should have been there when we cut off write access to all the AutoCAD drawings on the server that had just been imported into TeamCenter. Apocalypse now! I've never seen so many grown men cry.

Re: 5 CAD/PLM Conspiracy Theories to Ponder and FEAR.

azonicbruce — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:24:08 -0000

Hooh-boy. #4 had me rolling on the floor. I'm pretty sure that one is 100% accurate and true. Anyone who's rolled out TeamCenter would probably agree.

Re: Friday Smackdown: Razor Rejector

azonicbruce — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:17:25 -0000

Woah, you beat me to it. Seriously, I try to stay out of politics/social issues as much as possible, but that website just about had me taking the Louisville Slugger to the monitor.

Geez, when will the madness end? First, it was paper. No more paper sacks at the grocery store because we were killing the trees. Then no more plastic because it's bad for the landfills. Cloth is so "green". Next it will be stainless steel backpacks to carry the groceries home because the cloth manufacturing process emits too much CO2. Gimme a break. What exactly is the "carbon footprint" of manufacturing stainless steel sheet and turning it into formed containers? Not to mention the powder coating process... Hay chihuahua! I'm all for a cool looking, durable products, but don't feed me the rest of that bull.

It's only saving grace was the picture of the cute little girl. Reminds me of that mischievous look my 3-year old has when she's been caught sneaking another bowl (plastic of course) of Cocoa Puffs.

Re: Ask the Reader: Does Your Manufacturing Rock The 3D Data? Should It? {Poll}

azonicbruce — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:11 -0000

Ok, totally off-topic, but that robot totally makes me think of some type of punk-rock Wall-E.

Re: Ask the Reader: Does Your Manufacturing Rock The 3D Data? Should It? {Poll}

azonicbruce — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:58:28 -0000

Yeah, I'm still longing for the day when I can work for a company with nothing but 3D suppliers.

Even with 3D though, you still have some issues. I remember our die casting supplier needing to further tweak our models to be CNC/mold ready. I tried my best to get them to teach me how do that so they wouldn't have to, but it would practically require me to become a master toolmaker in record time.

I guess if you have full control over the manufacturing process, and the expertise, you could really see the efficiencies of a 3D only data workflow.