CAD experiment idea

With the discussion of CAD and CAM packages, I had an idea. Would be very interesting to have each one of us draw up an easy part in the CAD package of our choice and then have each one of us that participate post what package we used, how long it took to create the model and then share the model.

I was thinking that drawing up a T-Nut that would fit a machine you own or will own would be something simple and also something that would actually be useful for everyone that participates. Once we are done we share what program we used, how long it took to do, and then share the models in both native and generic (step, IGES, DXF etc.) format.

Could lead to some great discussion and allow us to see how other do the work. Plus if someone is stuck on how to do it in their chosen package we can all pitch in and try to help.

If this is something that catches hold, the next step would be to then take some models and use your favorite CAM package and do the same and then we could share results and such.

What do you think? Anyone interested? If so I will do mine in Autodesk Inventor. I promise, I will not cheat and use my spreadsheet driven model that I use to generate new Tuff Nut sizes, but will instead draw it from scratch.

Tim Goldstein
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