Faultless engineering exists only in theory. Everybody makes mistakes that even WD-40 cannot solve. Our engineers still tried to compile a comprehensive list to keep in mind when designing, to minimise the amount of those problems.<\/p>\n
Write them down and keep them in front of you at all times during the designing process. Cross out the demands that have been met and add new ones, if necessary. Keep it up to date.<\/p>\n
First, go through the concept generation process<\/a> to draw up a lot of different ideas. Then settle on at least 3 solutions that could actually work.<\/p>\n If you are having a hard time at coming up with good solutions, take a look at this list of best websites for mechanical engineers<\/a>. Many of them include great ideas that may aid you on the journey to a good design.<\/p>\n This an important engineering tip. Use as few features as possible to build your parts. A shaft can be done using one command and a sketch (revolve) or multiple protrusions, followed by chamfers and radii. If your CAD program<\/a> has a shaft feature (Inventor does), then use it. Your colleague will appreciate your considerate nature, if she has to redesign your part at a later time.<\/p>\n You may design the most beautiful machine ever but nobody will buy it, if the price is double of your competitor’s, unless the machine is a car. Check the prices of different solutions to compare and make choices accordingly.<\/p>\n If the customer is paying \u20ac40,000 for your machine or construction, he won’t want to get something that looks straight from the landfill. Looking good might be the edge in a competitive market. Turn to a laser or plasma cutting service<\/a> to give smooth edges and trim down some unnecessary weight, in style.<\/p>\n You might need to make another similar product. Look ahead to avoid cursing at a later time. Modular design<\/a> will give you the option of only updating a part of the assembly, leaving most of it untouched. It also gives you the possibility to have more standard parts in stock, diminishing your delivery times.<\/p>\n Build Your CAD Files Logically<\/h2>\n
Design for Price<\/h2>\n
Design for Beauty<\/h2>\n
Make It Modular<\/h2>\n
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