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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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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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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 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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Lars Christensen

Aug 4, 2015
1 min

CAD Tip: Where do you locate your CAD Origin?

If ever taken a CAD class; you normally get told that your first sketch geometry should be connected with the origin. This results that the origin many times gets located in a corner. Is there a better way? #CAD #Solidworks #Autodesk #YouTube #Tips #NX #Inventor #PTC

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Lars Christensen

Jul 27, 2015
1 min

CAD Tip: Start your CAD Design the right way

For some reason we have no patience with getting lines and arcs created on our CAD system. Many times resulting in going down the wrong path with our design. Resulting in recreating way to many things. This week’s tip is to slow down and maybe make sure you think through a few questions before drawing your first lines. #CAD #Solidworks #Autodesk #YouTube #Tips #NX #Inventor #PTC

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Lars Christensen

Jul 20, 2015
1 min

Learning Inventor HSM in bite size

I don’t like learning new software; too many times I find myself confused and frustrated. After what seems like hours, I finally bow my head and Google “How to learn…” #Autodesk #CAM #Inventor #InventorHSM #learning

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Lars Christensen

Jun 23, 2015
1 min

How to learn Inventor HSM – Basic –

A few months ago I wrote a blog post with the same title, except it was about CAM inside Autodesk’s Fusion 360, not Inventor HSM. The 5 part video series is blowing up my view count on YouTube. Why? One could think it’s because it is not only about the “how” (there is a lot of “how to videos on YouTube) but also focuses on the “why”. When learning something new, you will find it easier if the “why” comes before the “how”. If interested, check out the Fusion 360 CAM series lin

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Lars Christensen

Jun 3, 2015
1 min

Quick Inventor Tip: The Power of AnyCAD

A quick Inventor tip that may possibly be helpful kick starting your 3D day. #Tip #Autodesk #AnyCAD #Import #Inventor

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How to Tell if Nastran Simulation is For You

Lars Christensen

May 20, 2015
1 min

How to Tell if Nastran Simulation is For You

Does it make sense to stuff more power into your existing CAD tool? Most people will answer yes if it will make their design life easier. The fear most people have is learning a new piece of software. I have to admit that I was a little scared when asked to learn simulation. You are not going to find any Ph.Ds in my family tree. Lucky for me and other former C-grade students, the simulation software is in many ways easier than CAD software you are using today. You are really

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Lars Christensen

May 8, 2015
1 min

Quick Inventor Tip: Direct editing

A quick Inventor tip that may possible be helpful kick starting your 3D day. #Autodesk #CAD #Inventor #Tips

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Lars Christensen

May 5, 2015
1 min

Look behind the curtain of upcoming Inventor HSM and Fusion 360 CAM releases

When your priority is keeping CNC machines removing metal, creating high quality parts, and do so fast, you need great CAM software. The CAM tool will help take the design on 2D print or on the screen and generate code that in the end will make the machine run. When my task was to keep half a dozen CNC machines busy 24/7, I was always looking to be part of beta testing of upcoming CAM releases. This would give me chance to see what development was working before the annual so

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Lars Christensen

Apr 23, 2015
1 min

Quick Inventor Tip: Faster Edits with Assembly Express Mode

A quick Inventor tip that may possible be helpful kick starting your 3D day. #Autodesk #Inventor #Tip

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Podcast Episode 7 – Quick & Dirty Inventor Tip, Autodesk Subscription & CAD News.

Lars Christensen

Apr 21, 2015
1 min

Podcast Episode 7 – Quick & Dirty Inventor Tip, Autodesk Subscription & CAD News.

#Autodesk #Fusion360 #Inventor #Podcast

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Inventor HSM 2016 can Increase Your Productivity

Lars Christensen

Apr 14, 2015
1 min

Inventor HSM 2016 can Increase Your Productivity

Running inside Inventor, Inventor HSM results in the most integrated, high quality, ease-of-use CAD/CAM package available. Autodesk CAM’s 2.5D Milling is free and 3D, 5D and turning can all be downloaded for 30 day trials here. Check out this video… #Autodesk #CAM #Inventor #InventorHSM

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