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Can you elaborate? I do mechanical engineering and design using Solidworks for a living and I’ve created many STL files to print parts for myself and to share with others. It sounds like what you have is a contract design gig. What is the scope of the project? Is this a replacement part? Is it a whole design project? Here is my email if you want to discuss further in private forum: peternator *AT* gmail -DOT- com
I have a two-dimensional object that I need made into an .stl file so I can print a sheet of them that snap off that are about a quarter of inch in diameter each. I have attached the image. How long would it take for you to do this and what would it cost me to do it. If they fit into what we are trying to do, this could turn into a much larger order. Probably 1000 sheets.
I have a two-dimensional object that I need made into an .stl file so I can print a sheet of them that snap off that are about a quarter of inch in diameter each. I have attached the image. How long would it take for you to do this and what would it cost me to do it. If they fit into what we are trying to do, this could turn into a much larger order. Probably 1000 sheets.
Do you have a file you need converted? drawings? specs? What level of help would you like?
ok this is a bit off topic, but what type of stuff do you do a mech engineer, im going to be doing that in college and i was curious what you think of it and all.
I absolutely love it. I love creating things, solving problems, and seeing the things I designed come to life. If you want not to be “lost” when you graduate, get a job as a mechanic, or machinist, or something of the like while you’re in school… if you don’t get some solid hands-on experience, the people who hire you might be very disappointed. This is from what I’ve seen, I worked as a mechanic for 5 years prior. Sorry if sounding negative, but it’s a good lesson to pass on.
The purple thing? It looks 3D. So you are needing a 2D representation of this thing? If that’s correct and the O’all diameter is the size of a quarter, the hairlike features around the perimeter will be way too fine for 3D printing. Can you help explain this purple ball thing?
Also just FYI the reason people are leaving their emails is because it’s just much easier to communicate. I did not know you posted this reply 3 days ago.
no that makes sense i will for sure try to get more hands on, when you design stuff is it just making the models or do you have to do a lot of math and say like caculatue the optimal moment of inertia or whatnot, or is it more ok I have to make something to say lift boxes let me just build a few ideas. i guise the best way to put this is how much math is behind your designs?
Occasional math, not nearly as in-depth or as often as you will learn in school. At first it’s a bummer, but I realized the purpose of the tough school curriculum is to train your brain to think analytically and approach problems, and expose you to the engineering disciplines… not as much to give you all the tools you will need to use on a daily basis. It’s a foundation, and so is the hands-on stuff. When you come across a problem you need to solve, you’ll say “oh yeah, I vaguely remember moments of inertia, let me brush up on that…”. You’re doing well to ask questions. Don’t stop, people like me will be eager to share. At least get into a co-op. Take 6 years to finish if need be, you’ll be far better off than finishing in 4 and having no real-world experience (guarantee you’ll be working at Barnes & Noble or something and not in an engineering job.) We hired a guy fresh out of GA Southern one time, he was too green and my boss let him go after less than 2 weeks.
ok that makes sense, well if you dont mind me asking alot of questions, can you email me at pmourges2@gmail.com and we can talk more without cluttering this guys post.
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