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Lars Christensen

Jun 28, 2018
1 min

Biggest Manufacturing Event in North America – 1 minute read

Have you booked your hotel yet? What?!?! IMTS in Chicago is about ten weeks away; I might have promised to buy you a drink in one of my videos, so make sure you reach out and get your name on that list 🙂 Besides that I need to bring my wallet for your drink, what else is worth for you to check out: Autodesk is serving up a few products you should make sure you take a look at: 1. Fusion Production, this is the latest in scheduling software that will keep track as work as it p

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Lars Christensen

Jun 27, 2018
1 min

Understand Generative Design – 1 minute read

To make you comfortable: If you know Inventor, Fusion 360, SolidWorks or any of the other mainstream CAD packages, you know that everything starts with a 2D sketch that then gets extruded into a 3D shape. And, with enough practice, you can model just about anything you want, as long as you know what the best design will look like. To make you even more comfortable: Generative Design is super easy to use, AND it does not care if you dont know what the best design should look l

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Should you know the difference between Ordinary & Generative Design? – 2 Minute Read

Lars Christensen

Apr 19, 2018
2 min

Should you know the difference between Ordinary & Generative Design? – 2 Minute Read

“Never memorize something that you can look up.”- Albert Einstein. Do you remember your childhood phone number? Most likely you do. But, what if I asked for your best friends current number? Or your brother or sister? Most of us will turn to our smartphones for that. Same thing for calendar events and driving directions. We are moving away from storing information in our head that can be accessed in a better way. Ordinary vs. Generative Design. The same is happening in the ma

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Lars Christensen

Aug 28, 2017
2 min

Best Way To Learn Autodesk Fusion 360

My hero, Tony Robbins said: “You can only learn by connecting something unknown to something you already know.” Trying to learn a new CAD/CAM software can be painful, especially if you have no idea where to find someone to connect the unknown to the known. Now, there is a place for Fusion 360 users to close the gap between the unknown and known… The Getting Started Portal: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/get-started I can still remember that Saturday afternoon i

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Lars Christensen

Apr 25, 2017
1 min

Job Shops— How About Working With An Autodesk Expert Before You Buy CAD/CAM Software?

Many will tell you that Fusion 360 is not only the latest CAD/CAM on the market but also very different…For example, different that the initial sale is not important; What is, is that you SUCCEED in using the software and continue to be successful using it. I still remember the Saturday afternoon when in frustration I throw my arms in the air and with tears in my eyes drove to Barnes&Noble to purchase SolidWorks for Dummies…What a defeat. That was when I realized that CAD & C

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Connect Design to Machining— Once Difficult, Now Easy

Lars Christensen

Aug 23, 2016
2 min

Connect Design to Machining— Once Difficult, Now Easy

There is no reason to argue the phrase “Because that is the way we have always done it…” is the stupidest reason for doing anything. However, the reason people are still holding on to this behavior is that of distrust and lack of confidence. I know that there have been times where I decided to start all over and completely re-program a part when faced with a few design changes. This is happens when there is a disconnect between design and machining. One question could be: is

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3 Things I Wish I Knew when I First Started using Fusion 360

Lars Christensen

Jun 29, 2016
3 min

3 Things I Wish I Knew when I First Started using Fusion 360

So there I am— Sitting in front of the latest most bad ass CAD/CAM package. Confused and thinking “I’m pretty sure I’m the only one that doesn’t get this.” “Youtube video at the button of this blog post.” Link to video We have all been there, and we will all be there again. There is nothing worse than struggling to learn new software. Here are 3 of the biggest lessons I’ve learned, and what I wish I had known when I first got started using Fusion 360. Import/Export… One of m

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How to Hold on to Complex Parts in You Mill

Lars Christensen

May 9, 2016
1 min

How to Hold on to Complex Parts in You Mill

It’s easy to machine a box, but what when our shapes become a little more complex? Time to jump and attack the biggest request from my inbox. “How do I hold on to my already machined part for the second operation?” Here is a preview of the 3 different solutions from the video: Want to learn more about Fusion 360? Check out this link: http://autode.sk/2bZypPp #Autodesk #Milling #machining #CAM #CNC #Fusion360

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Better Way to Verify 5-Axis Machining— PowerMill add-on

Lars Christensen

Mar 30, 2016
2 min

Better Way to Verify 5-Axis Machining— PowerMill add-on

“Had we ordered the stock 25mm longer, we would have been in a position where the tool holder we decided on wouldn’t have got over the top of the part.”— Chris Northall, Delcam Delcam’s PowerMill is a favorite when it comes to 5 axis CAM software, and after taking a look at Delcam’s Advanced add-on simulation software, I think this is the answer to CNC programmer and shop owner’s sleepless nights. See, a CNC programmer has no fear making a few axis moves. However, it can beco

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Lars Christensen

Mar 24, 2016
1 min

3 Programs You Need as CAD User

A CAD users workstation is what a good racecar is for a formula one driver. The problem occurs when you are deep into a project, and suddenly your computer slows down, or worse, the dreadful crash. Just like on the racetrack where too much speed into a corner can turn things upside down. Most of us know enough about RAM and processors to know and that you can use up resources running cool CAD while syncing Outlook, blasting iTunes and checking Facebook, etc. The solution: eit

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Lars Christensen

Dec 16, 2015
1 min

Better CAD for CAM from Autodesk University

Last week I got to do two presentation at Autodesk University. It was a blast! Here is one of the tips from the “Better CAD for CAM” Presentation. If you want to watch both presentations (about 1 hour a piece) check out these links from Autodesk University: Better CAD for CAM Are you ready to learn Inventor HSM Hoe you enjoy! #CAD #Solidworks #Autodesk #AutodeskUniversity #CATIA #NX #CAM #Inventor #PTC

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Advanced Manufacturing is On Top at Autodesk University Next Week

Lars Christensen

Nov 24, 2015
6 min

Advanced Manufacturing is On Top at Autodesk University Next Week

This event has a long list of manufacturing roundtables discussion, labs, and presentations. Here is everything for any manufacturing junkie: • Integrated CAM inside Inventor and Fusion 360. • Delcam’s high-end PowerMill, FeatureCAM and ArtCAM. • Composite solution with TruNest and TruLaser. • Factory Design Suite: Raise your productivity with better plant layout. Also, make sure you take a break from classes, and visit the exhibit hall. Here you will find live machining

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Autodesk releasing HSMWorks 2016 for SOLIDWORKS

Lars Christensen

Nov 10, 2015
2 min

Autodesk releasing HSMWorks 2016 for SOLIDWORKS

Time to strengthen up your CNC toolkit. SOLIDWORKS 2016 is here for the design. To make it better, here is HSMWorks 2016 for manufacturing. The standard for CAM companies is one major release a year. But, the Autodesk CAM development team sends updates out all the time; One of my favorite things. Making technology available when ready for users, and not some big one-year marketing release. To see the long list and version history, go here: http://cam.autodesk.com/download/hs

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Lars Christensen

Nov 5, 2015
1 min

CAD Tip: What you need to know about IGES and STEP files

Two CAD Tips this week! One might be the best tip I ever share; Round tripping your CAD files for better import! Also sharing some background information on IGES and STEP files I think you will totally love. Let me know what you think. Love your feedback! #CAD #Tip #Solidworks #Autodesk #CATIA #Siemens #Inventor #PTC

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Lars Christensen

Oct 26, 2015
2 min

Is CAD in the cloud helpful or painful?

CAD software is just another tool. Today’s CAD Developers need to look beyond the latest technology and more at how people are using it. It is not about how many new functions you can fit in there. We do not have time for the latest technology if it is not helping. More can be painful. CAD in the cloud: is it painful or helpful? If CAD is just another tool we are using to get to the final result, there should only be one question; does it really fit? An example: My father-in-

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Lars Christensen

Oct 22, 2015
1 min

CAD Tip: Model with All Features!

Great tip from @robcohee from twitter: Model the same part using different techniques. Extrude, Revolve, Sweep and Loft. Let me know what you think. Love your feedback! #CAD #Solidworks #Autodesk #Tips #CATIA #Siemens #3D #PTC

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Lars Christensen

Oct 19, 2015
1 min

Get going with CAM in Fusion 360 with Quick bite size Tutorials

If you are looking for the quick “How-To” on getting going with CAM within Fusion 360 this should be your answer. It still amazes me what you get in the Fusion 360 package, and being a manufacturing junkie, CAM is a favorite. Just to be clear, you get Turning, indexing, and full 3 Axis milling; you can attack things like crazy mold cavities. Not only that, Fusion 360 is by far the most user-friendly, high quality and easy to learn CAM I have ever used. It doesn’t matter if

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Autodesk’s HSM: Easy to use, Powerful & Free!

Lars Christensen

Sep 23, 2015
2 min

Autodesk’s HSM: Easy to use, Powerful & Free!

There is a CAM product that is easy to use. Making the move from programming your CNC machine by hand, or struggling with a CAM program that is difficult to use should not be a hard decision. Autodesk’s HSM runs inside SolidWorks and Inventor; giving you the best CAD/CAM, and you will like that the standard 2.5 version is FREE! If you are already familiar with powerful CAD, the integrated CAM is going to shorten the learning curve dramatically. Many CNC Programmers are havin

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Lars Christensen

Aug 28, 2015
1 min

Autodesk Releasing HSMWorks 2015 R3

Some examples include continued improvements to the free post directory, including a CAMplete APT and post for my new favorite Haas UMC-750. Also, rest machining has improved for both Milling and Turning. Further, there are new Simulation updates, making sure you can see what is going to happen before hitting Cycle Start. Looking for a toolpath of a racecar? They have also worked hard on updates for Adaptive Clearing, a toolpath strategy you could never live without. This is

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Lars Christensen

Aug 19, 2015
1 min

CAD Tip: Do you have a CAD Modeling Style? Should you?

Do you always model up you 3D models the same way? Should you use different styles? I use Revolve, High Roller Stacking and my favorite manufacturing style all the time. What do you use? #CAD #Solidworks #Autodesk #YouTube #Tips #NX #Inventor #PTC

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About Me

What I'm doing now

YouTube and Social content creation

What I'm doing now

YouTube and Social content creation

Lars Christensen