My Popular Articles
- 3D Modeling and ProE vs. Solidworks
- Converting Rotational Motion to an Oscillating Motion
- Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers - E.A.S.E. Software
- Using Basic 3D Command Combinations to Create Complex Models - Part 2
- Simple FEA using a Spreadsheet
- Venue Acoustics and System Design
- Using Basic 3D Command Combinations to Create Complex Models - Part 1
- Design Optimization - Tips and Tricks
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3D Modeling and ProE vs. Solidworks
Two of the most popular 3D modeling applications used in industry today are ProE and Solidworks. Having used both of these, there really is not a clear winner about which software is better. Each has it's strengths and each has it's weaknesses...Published on September 29, 2010 to Mechanical Engineering
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Simple FEA using a Spreadsheet
There are a lot of complex FEA softwares out there and sometimes the simplest tool such as a spreadsheet can be used to obtain results quickly. This article will run through a quick example of how a spreadsheet can be used as a FEA tool using circular...Published on June 19, 2009 to Mechanical Engineering
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Converting Rotational Motion to an Oscillating Motion
This article covers the basics of a crank rocker or crank slider four bar linkage and various applications used.Published on June 17, 2009 to Mechanical Engineering
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Using Basic 3D Command Combinations to Create Complex Models - Part 2
CAD applications like ProE and Solidworks as well as many others have extensive complex functions such as sweeps and surface functions that can be used to create objects such as auto body parts and other thin surfaces. Another method of creating these...Published on June 16, 2009 to Mechanical Engineering
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Venue Acoustics and System Design
The primary function of an acoustic system is to amplify an acoustic signal and present it intelligibility to the occupants in the venue. Sometimes this task becomes very difficult due to the room acoustics. This article will address some of the issues...Published on May 18, 2009 to Mechanical Engineering
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Using Basic 3D Command Combinations to Create Complex Models - Part 1
CAD applications like ProE and Solidworks as well as many others have extensive complex functions such as sweeps and surface functions that can be used to create objects such as auto body parts and other thin surfaces. Another method of creating these...Published on May 15, 2009 to Mechanical Engineering
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Design Optimization - Tips and Tricks
As a Mechanical Engineer, I often get asked to design complex and unique models for various applications. Regardless of what is being designed, the overall task remains the same - starting with an initial sketch and turning it into a complex part for...Published on March 11, 2009 to Mechanical Engineering
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Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers - E.A.S.E. Software
Not many engineers outside of the acoustic or audio visual industry have heard of this 3D modeling software. It is an amazing acoustical analysis software that can be utilized to determine the best placement of speakers as well as determining the best...Published on March 11, 2009 to Mechanical Engineering