Industrial 3D Modeling: Expert 1-on-1 Online Tutoring

I have over 10 years of experience in using multiple CAD platforms such as Fusion 360, NX 9, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, and more. This experience stems from my passion for design and engineering. In high school, I was on a robotics team as a machinist and designer. I made parts using mills, lathes, and other tools. At the same time, designing actuating arms and other robotic sub-assemblies. I’ve worked as a fabricator, welder, and machinist. I worked at jobs that involved building everything from airplanes and 3D printers to hot dog carts. My work experience has been where the most important lesson is learned for designers; how things are made. I won’t just help with your introduction to Fusion 360, but to your start as a designer. When using CAD, you can often lose sight of the big picture. Many times I’ve designed parts that were impossible to make, and I’ll help you so that you don’t make the same mistakes.

I am a Professor in the field of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD). holding a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering Technology from Southern Illinois University, an Associate in Science degree in Mechanical Design Technology from Joliet Junior College, and two design & drafting certifications in the Electro-Mechanical and Printed Circuit Board Technologies from Hall Institute in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

I have been teaching AutoCAD classes at the collegiate level for over 30 years. Serving as the CAD Program Coordinator for Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, the program’s student advisor, and the hardware and software of the CAD program’s physical plant. The drafting program is comprised of 75 CAD Workstations

My program curriculum includes learning outcomes for both 2D & 3D modeling degrees. The course work is designed for incoming freshmen and folks returning to the market place after parenting, career change, or injury rehabilitation. The program involves 80 classes of instruction which result in an Associate in Science degree in Computer Aided Design & Drafting.

As an Instructor & tutor of the AutoCAD software program I guide beginners through appropriate use of the software to create “to scale” real-world drawings. Drawings developed are in compliance with the American National Standards Institute’s ( ANSI) Y14 drafting standards and guidelines. 3D design modeling, including 3D printing, scan-based “point cloud” techniques, publishing, and high-level menu system automation round out his skill set.

I am also the owner of a consulting and drafting services company in the state of Illinois. The company provides AutoCAD training, menu system customization, consulting, and drafting services to local engineering firms.

I come from a 3D background in traditional sculpture and fabrication. Having worked for NYC-based artist studios for years. I am great at figuring out 3D solutions to help deliver your project from start to finish. ZBrush is the go-to program for handling high polygon count scans and meshes. I have tons of experience with 3D scanning technology, with all of the Artec scanners and Faro Laser Scanner, and can show you how to clean up your high quality scans and prepare them for 3D print, CNC routing, or game design and animation rendering. Interested in developing a character for game design or 3D print? Use your phone to create scans, or create it from scratch with ZBrush’s powerful sculpting tools! Additionally. I can help you prepare high polygon meshes for 3D print, making sure you loose no detail in the hollowing out process, and consulting about which printer to use for the best results at the lowest price.

Hello, my name is Anthony R, I started drafting when I was 15 for the family business. My father is a fine finish general contractor and cabinet manufacturer, and grandfather was an architect. Neither of them used cad, so I began inputting hand sketches into 3D Autocad when I was 15 years old. Over 10 years ago, I began utilizing solidworks for creative product development, sculptures, furniture, and full production drawings for architectural metal and glass fabrication. My unique skill set has opened doors for me to stay consistently busy as a subcontracted designer/developer in Seattle, Portland, Brooklyn, and most recently Spokane/Coeur d’Alene.

My favorite projects are ultra high end luxury residential design for fabrication featuring steel, stainless and glass with an emphasis on invisible fastening, modularity and seamless aesthetics. I spent over 3 years mastering waterjet cutting stained and fusible art glass, glass bending, laminated glass, and have worked for some incredible glass artists and architectural glass installers in the Pacific Northwest and NYC.

I’ve developed horticultural, architectural and artistic lighting products that meet UL and other safety certification requirements. I can take any concept, project, or product, and refine it into an incredible finished product with exceptional speed and accuracy, ready to be manufactured utilizing whatever supply chain best suited for your application and volume.

I’ve designed custom aluminum extrusions, custom sheet metal forming and turret tools, and even developed and patented several state of the art manufacturing processes and origami-inspired structural shapes that provide exceptional strength:weight ratios and require no fasteners or welding thanks to the proprietary folding and joining methods.

My favorite manufacturing technology is hands down LASERS, whether it’s sheet metal laser cutting, tube laser cutting or handheld laser welding, I’m all about lasers. In addition to launching my own product lines, consulting, and training; I’m also a sales rep for the most innovative handheld laser welding machine that makes welding beautiful handheld seams in nearly all metals easier than running a caulk bead.

I am also highly preferential to CNC waterjet cutting, have developed several concepts related to hyper-sonic hydro-pneumatic machining, continuous loop abrasive recycle cutting, and innovative fixturing and material support systems.

I can do projects simple or highly complex, communicate and train efficiently, and make it fun along the way. If you are interested in learning more about Solidworks, product development, manufacturing, or just simple 3d modeling for 3d printing, I’d love to work with you and get you to where you want to go.