Lars Christensen
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...
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This is one big page where I can write all about myself, without feeling the need for it to be useful. And someday this site will be all that’s left of me, so I might as well write my own mini autobiography :-)
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I live near Buffalo, New York, with my wife, Stephanie, and our four kids.
About Me
What I'm doing now
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YouTube and Social content creation
Right now? I read all comments and answer emails to the best of my capabilities.
What I'm doing now
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YouTube and Social content creation
Right now? I read all comments and answer emails to the best of my capabilities.
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...
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Lars Christensen
- May 17, 2018
- 1 min
You’re Welcome to Break my Endmill – 2 minute read
“There is no secret to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure” – Colin Powell Here is a practical...
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Lars Christensen
- May 3, 2018
- 1 min
Don’t Trade Your Bandsaw For a Metal 3D Printer- 1 Minute Read
Most of us believe that new technology replaces old. New CNC machine in, old Bridgeport out. But did you know that your old dusty bandsaw...
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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,...
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Lars Christensen
- Apr 5, 2018
- 1 min
Don’t Worry….The 3D Printing train is NOT moving fast – 1 Minute Read
In manufacturing, there is always a fear of falling behind in technology. You better not miss that next industry trade show! Or you lose...
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Lars Christensen
- Mar 22, 2018
- 1 min
I Don’t Donate to Checkout Charities at the Grocery Store.
It is common in the US when, in line with your basket, the cashier asks, “Shall I add a donation of a dollar for Fill-in-the-blank...
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Lars Christensen
- Mar 14, 2018
- 1 min
The foundation of learning CAD – 1 Minute read
No one is spending more than 30 seconds on the foundation when looking to buy a new home. Though, Most of us understand the enormous...
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Lars Christensen
- Oct 2, 2017
- 1 min
Understand Smarter Toolpaths – Adaptive…
I am sorry to bring it up, but someone has to do it. If you on a regular basis gets in contact with a CAM program or a CNC milling...
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Lars Christensen
- Sep 15, 2017
- 3 min
Standing on Shoulders of Titans Academy
Lifting the veil on a CAD/CAM Academy that has gained much support (from likes of Kennametal, Haas Automation)— and it’s as good as you...
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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...
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Lars Christensen
- May 13, 2017
- 1 min
Why Should Small-Midsize Manufacturing Be On Social Media— Haas Demo Day 2017
Your current customers, future prospects, and possible dream hire are on social media. You have an opportunity today, to create...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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”...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Lars Christensen
- Aug 12, 2015
- 1 min
Learn HSMWorks Faster with Bite-size Tutorials
Learning new software can be confusing and frustrating, but I think you will find HSMWorks the easiest CAM you will ever use. Installing...
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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...
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Lars Christensen
- Jul 28, 2015
- 1 min
Podcast Episode 11 – Quick CAD Tip, 7 Skills Needed to be a top engineer & CAD News
#CAD #Autodesk #Delcam #Manufacturing #3DPrinting #CAM #Design
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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...
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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...
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Lars Christensen
- Jul 14, 2015
- 1 min
Podcast Episode 10 – Quick & Dirty Tip, A National Test for Manufacturing & CAD News
Show notes: 20 Google search tips How good are your CAM skills? A National Test will find out Welcome the AutodeskAEC podcast channel...
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Lars Christensen
- Jul 9, 2015
- 3 min
3 Reasons that Autodesk has Become the Manufacturing Leader
One of the more interesting questions is; how has Autodesk developed to become the leader of manufacturing? For those unfamiliar with...
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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...
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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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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....
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Lars Christensen
- May 12, 2015
- 1 min
Podcast Episode 9 – Quick & Dirty Inventor Tip, The design of your world is changing… �
Show notes: Quick Inventor Tip : Clean screen & View cube The design of your world is changing, are you going to change with it? EASTEC...
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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...
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Lars Christensen
- Apr 28, 2015
- 1 min
Podcast Episode 8 – Quick & Dirty Inventor Tip, 3DConnexion Cadmouse & CAD News.
#3DConnexion #Autodesk #News #Podcast
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Lars Christensen
- Apr 27, 2015
- 1 min
Fusion 360: Make it with CAM with Lars!
Fusion 360 CAD/CAM lives in the spotlight of Autodesk’s slogan “The future of making things”. But what if the “future” ambushes you while...
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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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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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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...
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Lars Christensen
- Apr 6, 2015
- 1 min
Inspire…
The best way to inspire people to a superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you...
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Lars Christensen
- Mar 31, 2015
- 1 min
Quick Inventor Tip : Retrieve Dimensions
A Quick Inventor Tip that may possible be helpful kick starting your 3D day.
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Lars Christensen
- Mar 26, 2015
- 4 min
3Dconnexion created a true CadMouse, is it worth it?
If you search “computer mouse” on Amazon, you end up with a search result a hair over 51,000. Now, we all know that half could be trash,...
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Lars Christensen
- Mar 19, 2015
- 1 min
Quick Inventor Tip : Sketch Tips
A Quick Inventor Tip that may possible be helpful kick starting your 3D day. Link #Autodesk #Inventor #Tip
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