Mechanical Design Software Solutions / Starting a Business
Mechanical Design Software Solutions / Starting a Business
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Fellow Engineers,
I am getting information together as I am wanting to put into action the idea of going solo / at least part time.
One of the major expenses appears to be the software and ASME Code cost related to the design of pressure vessels (PV Elite / Compress, etc.) I obtained preliminary quotes and the cheapest solution would be in the region of $8000 (USD) for Div I and II, and heat exchanger capability. Buying the software should relieve me from buying the latest codes though (I am presuming).
I would not mind spending the money however seeing as it is for a 1 year license the ROI would be virtually zero for the first year, however it is an enabler as this is the avenue I want to lean towards (PV Design).
Any suggestions / advice from those who already has the T-shirt?
I am situated in Southern Africa.
Kind regards
I am getting information together as I am wanting to put into action the idea of going solo / at least part time.
One of the major expenses appears to be the software and ASME Code cost related to the design of pressure vessels (PV Elite / Compress, etc.) I obtained preliminary quotes and the cheapest solution would be in the region of $8000 (USD) for Div I and II, and heat exchanger capability. Buying the software should relieve me from buying the latest codes though (I am presuming).
I would not mind spending the money however seeing as it is for a 1 year license the ROI would be virtually zero for the first year, however it is an enabler as this is the avenue I want to lean towards (PV Design).
Any suggestions / advice from those who already has the T-shirt?
I am situated in Southern Africa.
Kind regards





RE: Mechanical Design Software Solutions / Starting a Business
Maybe the software you use is very different from the ones I use day to day. While my software makes some attempt at supporting compliance with relevant industry standards it doesn't enforce it.
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RE: Mechanical Design Software Solutions / Starting a Business
I think no single software nor suite is likely to encompass everything that's embedded in a standard.
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RE: Mechanical Design Software Solutions / Starting a Business
What I was referring to pertains to the fact that some of the software packages include ASME II material values, etc. I have numerous old codes, however I see the latest ASME set is $116k (USD), which is seriously expensive, thus I will hold off from buying as long as I can.
Returning to the question of software, does everyone buy the latest pressure vessel design software once they start or is there more cost effective short term solutions?
Kind regards
RE: Mechanical Design Software Solutions / Starting a Business
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If there isn't a typo in the previous posts, we are all getting SERIOUSLY underpaid. LOL
RE: Mechanical Design Software Solutions / Starting a Business
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?
RE: Mechanical Design Software Solutions / Starting a Business
http://www.asme.org/products/codes---standards/boi... is $13.2K??
TTFN
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