A few years ago, I developed what some might consider an odd habit as I started to learn aircraft mechanics.  Every weekend, I'd sit at...

Every once in a while, I responsibly enjoy an "adult beverage" and ponder life.  I call it "barstool philosophy".   The ...

First, I have to start with my big disclaimer. While I've had experience with drawing standards, I don't consider myself a full blow...

 Sometimes, a lesson learned from long ago comes to pass.  Recently I was working on a project that required I transfer the location of four...

Part of a Hydraulic Valve for  a P-51 Mustang Recently, I was asked why I used Autodesk Fusion 360 for my side project of modeling vintage a...

A portion of the original print used to  create the model.  For many years, I've created models in Fusion 360. On occasion, I've 3D ...

A typical aircraft brake disk. There's not much room for a socket! Hands on experience is often the greatest teacher.  And, while helpin...

I've spent just over 20 years working with 3D CAD programs. That experience has been nearly exclusively with the Autodesk manufacturing ...

Many CAD tools contain a chamfer note that I would describe as a leader style.  You've probably seen it, probably used it even.  It util...

A question that was recently posed to me was; "How would you model safety wire in an assembly?"  Safety wire on a fuel divider on ...

One thing using 3D CAD programs has taught me, programs like these can make assembling parts together a piece of cake! With just a few click...

I once saw a graph that showed the cost of making a change in the CAD model vs  further down in the product design cycle Spoiler alert! It g...

O-ring seals are hard to avoid as a mechanical designer of any type. They can be found just about anywhere that fluid, gases, or debris need...