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T. Ganstrom
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T. Ganstrom currently divides his time between Design Engineering Consultant in the Mechanical and Consumer Product arena, as well as Solidworks Application Engineer teaching 3D CAD skills to other Engineering Professionals. Mr. Ganstrom started his career as a Manufacturing and Quality Control engineer in industries as diverse as Semiconductor and large Equipment manufacturing. He received his Mechanical Engineering Degree from Idaho State University and has earned the titles of Certified Solidworks Professional, and Certified Advanced Surfacing Specialist from Solidworks Corp. He is also a member of the American Association of Mechanical Engineers, (ASME). Areas of Expertise: Product Design, Drafting, Solidworks, 3D CAD, FEA design optimization and simulation, Product Data Management, Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, CAD administration, CAD training.

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T. Stonehocker
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T. Stonehocker is an independent design engineer with a strong mechanical background (e.g. machine design, machine building, 3Dmodeling, patents, CNC programming). He has been using 3D modeling programs since AutoDesks first mechanical desktop in 1994 and is currently using Solidworks 2010.

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Interview with Mr. T. Stonehocker

  1. What kinds of clients do you serve? What is your particular area of expertise?

    I am a mechanical engineer and I design and build specialty machines. I have served many different kinds of clients, in the welding fields, brake manufacturing, film manufacturing, auto manufacturing, tire manufacturing, blow mold (secondary equipment) presses and assembly machines, candy manufacturing and motorcycle / trike manufacturing.

  2. What was the most interesting CAD project you worked on? What made it interesting? What
    challenges did you face?

    All of the projects I work on are interesting in their own right, and I have never had a dull moment with any of them. If I had to pick a favorite I would have to say the motorcycle and trike designs that I have had the pleasure of designing for people.

    The thing that made the bike projects stand out over the others I have done would have to be, taking a clients dreams and making them a reality. Of course the same thing that made them stand out was also the biggest challenge. I would have to say that the biggest challenge I faced designing the bikes and trikes for my clients was convincing them to do what would make the bike function the best not necessarily what was the coolest look. Sometimes a cool look is just a cool look and will not perform well, so trying to get them to change their minds and go with a not so cool look BUT a look that was both functional and appealing to the eye, was my most challenging effort. (I have attached a pic of the last bike that I designed for an architect in LA)

  3. Of the software tools you use, which is your favorite and why?

    I use Solidworks 2012, KeyShot3 and PhotoShop. These are my three go to softwares, I use them all the time. I have used mechanical desktop, proE, catia and Solidworks and I have found that the majority of my clients are using Soildworks, I like it and it works for me.

  4. What trends are you finding in the market for CAD services? How have these trends affected
    you, and how are you responding to them?

    I have found a few sites that have jobs posted that you can bid on that have helped me get in front of some clients. Also I have found a site that I have posted a profile and portfolio on that has been a big help to me. This site is a site that is mainly built for engineers and it caters to their needs with a place to post projects so all of the parties involved with a given project can be informed about everything that happens to that project at the same time. They also host several challenges that all of the engineers can participate in to show off their skills and have a little fun at the same time. I have learned a lot from different engineers from all over the world through sites like this and I like to think that I have been a positive influence to others in the world through my interactions with these sites.

  5. What do you like about working as a free-lance, interim CAD draftsman or external CAD
    consultant working on a time-bound project?

    I like the freedom of being able to work from my desk at home all hours of the day and night, using a virtual office to communicate with my clients to get the job done. I feel that it takes a dedicated individual to be a free-lance. That individual must be motivated with a strict since of professionalism to stay focused and get the job done. This type of individual must also be able to manage several projects at once because if they are good at what they do, they will be covered up with work all the time.

  6. Have you ever provided CAD services remotely, either via phone, the Web or email?
    Do you use any screen-sharing tools (like WebEx, Skype, GoToMeeting), and are they effective?
    What kinds of questions and problems could you tackle remotely?

    Are there any issues you feel are better handled face-to-face?

    Yes I do most of my work remote, and I use dropbox to transfer my files back and forth with my clients. Yes I have used WebEx, Skype and GoToMeeting and I have found them all to be effective tools to communicate with my clients I have done design reviews complete with stress analysis on projects and I have done well using these mediums.I have had some face to face discussions with clients using Skype and it has work fine. The only thing I can think of that is probably better handled face to face would be a run-off on a machine or the delivery of the final product.

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A. Pohl
Columbus
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A. Pohl is highly proficient in SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD. He has extensive experience in Pro-E, Sketch-up and Blender. He has an Associates of Applied Science degree in Computer Aided Design.

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W. Savard
AZ
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W. Savard is an independent cad contractor and consultant, and an expert in Solidworks 2d and 3d design. His 3d cad work is known for its extreme detail and on-screen motion, enabling clients to prove out designs before fabrication takes place. Mr. Savard is also an expert designer of machines, tools and dies. In addition, he provides Solidworks training as well as implementation and management of document management systems.

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D. Gregory
NH
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D. Gregory is a thermal management engineer. He focuses on designing and assisting in the manufacture of heat sink and thermal management solutions and assemblies, primarily for the electronics industry. He designs almost exclusively in Solidworks 2011, though he often re-uses and recycles legacy 2-D and other Autocad files to convert them to 3-D parts and assemblies. He routinely uses spreadsheet (Excel) and CFD (computational fluid dynamics) tools to optimize and model current and in-design thermal solutions.

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G. Raileanu
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Mr. Raileanu has over twenty years’ experience in CAD-based solutions designing aluminum and steel machinery, fabrication drawings, processing and part designing.

He creates designs for HVAC systems. He has designed in the following areas:
• metal fabrication
• processing and part design
• drafting and MS Office
• 2D & 3D geometry creation and manipulation
• mechanical & sheet metal structural design
• product engineering and mechanical design

He has been working with AutoCAD since college days, however he works mainly on SolidWorks to design heat and ac frames, sheet metals and enclosures. He has worked with AutoCAD since 1989, however in 2004 he discovered SolidWorks and since then he has been designing 3D models and drawings only with SolidWorks. As a proficient user of SolidWorks, he believes SolidWorks has the best user interface and intuitive, reliable FEA (Failure Effects Analysis) features.

Since 2017, he has been working with a world-class manufacturer of dehumidifiers in Georgia. He has been designing and developing innovative products and production systems to support engineering requirements. He has been using SolidWorks extensively for all product designs, weldments and frames, work assemblies and subassemblies and creation of job fabrication binders for manufacturing team members. This includes all necessary part files, bend drawings, appropriate dimensional data, general overview layout, exploded views of critical component assemblies.

Since 2016, he has been working in another company, in development of anatomically-precise 3D and 4D surface imaging systems. He works with R&D products, responsible for creating and maintaining any CAD documentation required by sales, and developing detailed engineering drawings for system design, components, cabling, and prototyping 3D printing products.

From 2015 to 2016, he also provided CAD support for a pallet rack manufacturer in Georgia that offers a full range of services from design to installation of storage solutions for many industries and materials. He designed layouts and drawings for estimating, approval, permitting and fabrication.

One of his most challenging projects was one that required him to design and build a video electronic enclosure that had to be light and also appeal to specific customers in that field (medical devices). The challenges were to make it less heavy than the previous design, to fit all electronic components required, to have a good maintenance access and to look visually appealing.

He built a mobile dehumidifier unit with a small footprint to fit other competitors design, easy maintenance access, sturdy, structurally safe, outdoor proof and easy to maneuver. He also brought some new concepts to the design to challenge the competitors’ design, such as less energy consumption (less welding) and ability to stacking during shipping or storage.

He feels that the best thing about working as a CAD draftsman is that he gets to work from home.

He uses Skype and phone to communicate with clients. He shares his screen with clients for a variety of different purposes. He also uses Webex and GoToMeeting as he finds these tools to be very effective between people at different locations. He thinks they solve most of the issues related to projects. When required, however, he also meets clients face to face. He does not believe that issues can be solved only by face-to-face meetings, but in certain situations where a personal approach is required face-to-face meetings may be more appropriate.

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E. Barnes
IL
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E. Barnes is a product and design draftsman and an expert in AutoCAD, ProE and Solidworks. He specializes in the reworking of designs to update them to current standards.

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E. Barnes
IL
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E. Barnes is a product and design draftsman and an expert in AutoCAD, ProE and Solidworks. He specializes in the reworking of designs to update them to current standards.

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J. Szpak
OH
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J. Szpak is an expert in the design and build of custom fixtures for CNC machining, welding, printing, assembly and many other uses. He has deep experience in the area of product design and development as well as design for manufacturing of aerospace, automotive and consumer good. He can work with nearly all CAD formats including Autocad, Solidworks, Unigraphics and Pro Engineer.

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D. Coates
MA
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D. Coates is a design consultant in the ara of precision plastic injection molded products for the following kinds of customers: automotive, electronic, consumer, industrial and medical. He is an expert in the area of tool and customer product re-design for manufacturing, material recommendations and cost reduction. He has 10 years experience working with Solidworks. Mr. Coates is a graduate of University of Massachusetts in Lowell where he received a BS in Plastics Engineering.

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Lambert
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Lambert is an engineer at a leading LED lighting manufacturer, and has served as a senior Mechanical Engineer at a leading defense contractor. He has extensive experience in Solidworks, designing fixtures and products for production, as well as converting military design prints to 3D models to be used in designing precision machining/fixturing for production.

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L. Bublik
CA
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L. Bublik is an independent CAD consultant. Mr. Bublik was previously the head of the design and drafting department at a leading Control Valve design company. Mr. Bublik oversaw all design activities for the company and managed a team of 2D and 3D designers (focusing on SolidWorks and AutoCAD). His innovation in Control Valves design resulted in over $200 million in annual revenue for the company. Mr. Bublik started his career as a machinist, when he was responsible for setting up and operating lathes, mills, drill presses and other machine shop equipment. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering.

Interview with Mr. L. Bublik

  1. What kinds of clients do you serve?

    As a mechanical engineer I work with any individuals or companies that need my special design expertise.

  2. What was the most interesting CAD project that you ever worked on? What made it interesting?
    What challenges did you face?

    I recently had a project for treatment tables for hospitals with special design features that were very interesting to work on. Challenges were to find special electric motors and switches for the tables.

  3. Of the software tools that you use, which is your favorite and why?

    SolidWorks is the best and my favorite because it is solid modelling and you can see right away what kind of product you are designing.

  4. What trends are you observing in the market for CAD services? How have these trends affected you, and how are you responding to them?

    Clients try to pay less because of the slow job market; they want more work for less money so I have to accept any reasonable offer.

  5. What do you like about working as an interim CAD draftsman or external CAD consultant working on a time-bound project?

    I like working free-lance because I can have a more flexible schedule.

  6. Have you ever provided CAD consulting services remotely, either via phone, the Web or email?
    Do you use any screen sharing tools (like Webex, Skype, or GoToMeeting), and are they effective?
    What kinds of questions and problems could you tackle remotely?
    Are there any issues that you feel are better handled face-to-face?

    I use Skype for remote meetings and also the phone. Skype is good for design work questions because I can share my screen and resolve problems. If I have customers in my area I meet with them in person.

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