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Designing My Idea
by dreamer08 » Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:12 pm
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I have an idea that I have designed on paper but I would like to put my design on the computer. Is there any CAD or other 3D programs you would recommend using, or is it better to have a company design it for me?
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by makeworldbetter » Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:49 am
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Tony hasn't answer yet, so I tell you my answer.
I use Blender 3D. It's a open source program, which means free. It took me several weeks to master the mid level skill, which is good enough for my prototyping. I haven't use any design company since they cost $$$.
I also PM you.
I use Blender 3D. It's a open source program, which means free. It took me several weeks to master the mid level skill, which is good enough for my prototyping. I haven't use any design company since they cost $$$.
I also PM you.
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by dreamer08 » Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:37 pm
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Thanks for the information, I will be contacting you soon.
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by Chris_mech-eng » Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:25 am
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SolidWorks and Pro/Engineer are 3-D CAD programs commonly used by design firms. I use both of these programs myself where creating designs for clients.
Both of these software programs require thousands of dollars to purchase, and yearly maintenance fees. The learning curve for a mech. engineer or industrial designer to become proficient is probably a few months. If the the product you wish to design is an injection-molded plastic part with complex surfaces, it will take more time to master the software. In that case, you are probably better off hiring a professional designer.
Remember, styling as well as function sells a product. Some inventors can produce a rough prototype with limited training and experience, but fall short when attempting to design a product for production manufacturing.
Both of these software programs require thousands of dollars to purchase, and yearly maintenance fees. The learning curve for a mech. engineer or industrial designer to become proficient is probably a few months. If the the product you wish to design is an injection-molded plastic part with complex surfaces, it will take more time to master the software. In that case, you are probably better off hiring a professional designer.
Remember, styling as well as function sells a product. Some inventors can produce a rough prototype with limited training and experience, but fall short when attempting to design a product for production manufacturing.
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