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  1. DaveG16

    Anything new to talk about re: machine controls?

    I'm starting a magazine article on machine controls. What questions should I ask? What controls attributes would make your machining better/easier/faster? I can think of a few questions (generic answers OK, as we can't talk brand names here): Has there been any big advance in the last year or...
  2. DaveG16

    Cranfield University (UK) says engineers in short supply...

    Found this interesting in light of the seeming lack of engineering jobs in the United States... According to a press release from the University of Cranfield School of Management, there soon will not be enough engineers in the UK: "Skill deficit puts pressure on manufacturing...
  3. DaveG16

    Service pack newbie -- SP upgrade procs same as 1st install?

    Just downloaded all my SW 2004 SP 2.1 files. First time I've installed my own service pack... Should I totally disable anti-virus and other non-core running processes, as is recommended for the initial software install? Dave G.
  4. DaveG16

    What do you tell the rest of the company re: it takes time

    One of the big questions asked of one of the engineering groups I've worked for is, "Why does it take so long to engineer a new product?" In this case, it was electromechanical medical products, so there were a lot of things that had to be perfect. But the engineering manager never...
  5. DaveG16

    Any issues moving from Pro/E to SW?

    A group I do some work for from time to time is thinking about moving from Pro/E to SolidWorks. I've only had a little tube time with SW96 and none on Pro/E, so I don't know why they're asking me (probably just asking everyone they know). For those of you who did this, are there any big issues...

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