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Jul 10, 2001 | 11:01 PM

Ben_E

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I just ordered a new laptop which I am going to take to school with me and I need some help finding some software programs for it to help with my studies. I'm going for Engine Machining, so anything that would help with the math part would help allot. I don't know exactly what to look for so if anybody could help me out that would be great. I'm also looking for a good desktop dyno program. Thanks!!!

Jul 11, 2001 | 04:04 PM

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For a hardcore mathematical program, especially if there's a lot of calculus involved, you should try Derive. You could probably get it at a student discount from the university's bookstore. They might have a different one called Mathmatica, but it's not as good.
Basically though, just check out the university's store. They should have software that goes along well with the classes.

Jul 11, 2001 | 08:04 PM

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And what do you mean by "engine machining" ?

Jul 13, 2001 | 04:26 AM

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I can't find the course brochure right now, so just imagine what happens at an engine shop after somebody drops off an engine. That's what I'm going to learn how to do.

Is there anything better than DeskTop Dyno2000??

I have found a few engine programs but they seem to be very outdated and not compatible with anything newer than Win95.

Jul 13, 2001 | 08:41 AM

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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 13-Jul-01 AT 09:43 AM (EST)[/font][p]When I went to Dunwoody for machining, we had to use a lot of programs like cadkey, mastercam, fastcam and virtual gibbs. Never had the chance to use Autocad. I don't know if any of this has anything to do do with engine machining but thats why I went to school. I wanted to build engines, cut and spline rearends, ect. Basically everything all applies though, you just have to know how to use the equipment once you have the basics skills. I had to take a lot of "machine mathmetics", or so they called. But we never used any computer software for that, just old fashioned books. I remember having to take Trig, algebra, trig with algebra, compound angles, and geometry. I never had to take calculus though.

People who say it can't be done should not interrupt the person doing it.

Jul 13, 2001 | 03:55 PM

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What kind of machining do you do now Boss 358 ?

Jul 13, 2001 | 08:05 PM

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I mainly run a couple of swiss cam machines right now in a small machine shop that employs under 40 people. I have to fix them and maintain them myself so I keep myself busy most of the time. I make a lot of small parts mainly out of stainless steel sometimes brass and some strange alloys. We make a lot of stuff for medical and defense purposes. Its not as fun as making chips on a bridgeport but its not bad and I work with some pretty good people. If I can find an engine shop or some kind of custom garage that does a lot of racing stuff that has an offer I can't refuse I would go for it. But for now the pay is good and I have no complaints.

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