Lars Christensen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learning new software can be confusing and frustrating, but I think you will find HSMWorks the easiest CAM you will ever use. Installing the software and get up and running takes minutes, and you will find yourself ready to program your first part in no time. If you don’t have HSMWorks, download your free CAM for SolidWorks here This series shows the short, bite-sized “how” on learning HSMWorks. These videos are broken down into individual toolpaths and will not cost you mor

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

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

Show notes: 20 Google search tips How good are your CAM skills? A National Test will find out Welcome the AutodeskAEC podcast channel Lawsuit against 3D Systems Lawsuit against Makerbot Makerbot at Sams Club Autodesk’s update/upgrade to Fusion360 SolidWorks 2015 Service Pack 4.0 is available. CAMWorks 2015 for Solid Edge ST8 is available. Other news that did not make it: Why the apple watch is flopping How does a driverless car see the road Here’s how the internet has almos

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

A few HSMWorks tips that might make you CAM life even easier #Solidworks #Autodesk #Tips #CAM #HSMWorks

Big shout-out to my good friend, Kevin Holbrook, winner of Tenlinks Top 5 SolidWorks Blogger Award #Solidworks #Autodesk #CAM #Podcast #Grabcad #Fusion360

A few HSMWorks tips that might make you CAM life even easier #Autodesk #CAM #HSMWorks #Solidworks

Looking for The Advantage of great Design, Engineering and Manufacturing Teams? Blog post here Tenlinks, Autodesk University 2014 Best of show #Autodesk #Podcast #Solidworks #TenLinks

Show Notes: Need to do some quick annotations, try Skitch Autodesk University Education A360 Subscription Inventor HSM Pro Manufacturing News Lenovo Thinkpad W550 Mastercam X8 Delcam Partmaker 2015 #CAD #Solidworks #Autodesk #Manufacturing #CAM #Podcast

A few HSMWorks tips that might make you CAM life even easier #Solidworks #Autodesk #MFG #CAM #HSMWorks

A few HSMWorks tips that might make you CAM life even easier #Autodesk #CAM #HSMWorks #Solidworks