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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Which software? | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: i am a mechanical engineering student. Confused right now, about choosing which CAD software to ... A: I have never used Catia or Ansys and I haven't used AutoCAD since 1990 and I'm very rusty in Pro-E. ... | |
| cad certificate | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: i received my cad certificate from a junior college in may of 2008 i am working on my associates ... A: The short answer ... No - it does not expire. Your certificate, in this instance, is similar to ... | |
| CAD software | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: On the software program 2d design what do the line colours mean? ღI know red means CUT ... A: To be honest I'm not sure ... I would probably do a search of the (allexperts) website to see if ... | |
| creating a profile feature | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm having trouble finding a way to create a surface profile that has draft, and a radius along the ... A: This sounds like a homework assignment ... but then again I'm not sure because here in New England ... | |
| Software for .prt CAD | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I work for a company that outsources tool and die work. My Japanese sources have been unable to ... A: Adrian, This is only my opinion but if you're looking to spend the least amount of money and want ... | |
| best working software for designing | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: What softwares do these people at the art departments of let's say Apple and other companies use to ... A: I'm sorry but I have no idea what the art departments of (as an example) Apple uses for its for ... | |
| Selecting and moving objects (CAD) | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: Selecting and moving objects with the mouse function does not work. Grips are enabled. This function ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner ... Would you please explain your question to me in ... | |
| Error message from SolidWorks installation | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: Once I install SolidWorks this message stops me "Unable to find an appropriate resource DLL". Please ... A: Sorry for my tardiness in answering your question. Well first of all, before I can help, I have ... | |
| dwg vs STEP | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Can I open a dwg file in STEP or IGS format? ANSWER: Hi Ed, Can you open a *.dwg file in STEP or ... A: No ... what I meant was that if you're working on a design in AutoCAD and you want to send your file ... | |
| dwg vs STEP | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Can I open a dwg file in STEP or IGS format? A: Can you open a *.dwg file in STEP or IGS format ... well the short answer is: It depends It all ... | |
| Adopting a subject as a hobby | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I was planning to enhance my skills of Engineering Drawing in which I am very much interested. ... A: In my honest opinion, the CAD tool you pick to learn depends greatly on what you plan on using it ... | |
| SolidWorks - Dealing with solid bodies | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Is there a method to import a solid model into another solid model and then cut the imported model ... A: .. I believe what you can do is create an assembly with the two parts, mate them in the position ... | |
| adding non-standard thread to hole wizard in solidworks | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: We use a lot of non-standard high pitch count threads for fine thread and differential thread ... A: I apologize that I haven't gotten back to you sooner. I've just recently changed jobs and my email ... | |
| Threads on a screw | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to create threads on a screw, bolt and also a nut. How do I do this? I am very new to ... A: Sorry I didn't respond sooner, but I didn't check my email over the weekend and just saw your ... | |
| cut solid model | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in creating a leaf spring assembly in SW07 but notice the mating of each leaf dosent ... A: Jim ... I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, but for some reason your follow-up is just ... | |
| plotting in acad architectural desktop | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I want to use the scale lineweights option, but it I am unable to do so as that option in the plot ... A: .. This question is out of my area of expertise as I only use SolidWorks (I haven't used AutoCAD ... | |
| SolidWorks Settings | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: .. I'm relatively new to using SolidWorks and I'd like to know if there is a way to copy my ... A: Patti ... This is very simple to accomplish and I can certainly walk you through it. If you have a ... | |
| CAD/CAM | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: what are 5 main advantages of CAD and what 3 main advantages of CAM? A: megumi ... There are various reasons or advantages of using CAD. And as such different people or ... | |
| Creating Threads in SolidWorks | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: .. I'm relatively new to SolidWorks and I'm wondering how I would go about creating threads for a ... A: Patti ... OK ... you want to create threads on a part that you've created in SolidWorks. This is a ... | |
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Brian Mazejka
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Expertise
I can answer most questions dealing with SolidWorks 3D CAD/D Modeling Software. I can also answer questions dealing with the Documentation aspect of the Engineering and R&D area's. In addition to my knowledge of Solidworks, I can also answer questions regarding PDMWorks (Product Data Management).
Experience
I have been using SolidWorks 3D software for more than 10 years. I have been instrumental and successful in establishing a SolidWorks Users Group in practically every company I've worked at.
Prior to using SolidWorks I used ComputerVision's Personal Designer for 7 years.
Education/Credentials
I am a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP). I have over 20 years experience in the Engineering, and Documentation Control field. I have an ASME from Central New England College, I've also taken additional courses towards completing my BSME. I've attended numerous clinics, seminars, and conferences with regards to SolidWorks.
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