Category: Engineering
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Engineering with 3D Printing in Mind: From Concept to Production
Engineering and 3D printing work best when they’re treated as a single process, not two separate steps. At Wolfpack Workshop in Columbus, Ohio, we approach every project with the end manufacturing method in mind from the very first sketch. This mindset allows us to design parts that aren’t just printable, but stronger, faster to produce,… Read more
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A Lesson I’ve learned along the way
One of the most unexpected lessons I’ve learned as an engineer– but it’s saved me 100’s of hours! Often in my work, I’ll need a part that is VERY specific. Naturally my go-to answer is to fire up SolidWorks and make a custom model for manufacturing, but I miss a critical step! One small question that… Read more
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Making a CNC Machine from Scratch
View this post on Linkedin Building a CNC at Home In 2023, I designed & built a CNC Machine at home. Here’s what I learned: 1. CNC machines need to be rigid. Like… VERY rigid. As you take away rigidity, the materials you can machine become fewer. Your machine also becomes quite loud with something called “chatter”. Chatter happens… Read more