Hello all,
I'm very interested in starting a small CAD Modeling business of my own. I was wondering what kind of training I could find online and the best way to practice not having any of the software. I worked for a family business as a laborer for 6 years while the owner (my cousin) let me mess with InSite software a few times he never commit to me learning the program. After all the years of hurting my body, being in a dangerous setting all of the time, I decided to leave the job after having a cut-off saw kick back on me and knock me out and break my nose. There was something more I had to offer than just being a laborer, but at the time there wasn't a budget for me at the company. I now sit here trying to figure out what to do with my life, looking for a job to pay the mortgage.
The short amount of time I was on the computer in the office was very fun/interesting to me. Creating a business to do this type of work would be a dream come true, but I find it hard to find any information on GPS modeling. My guess is the engineering firms don't care to provide this information, as it has been their job for many years and they don't want that to change. I'm 26 and ready to start something different. Is there anyone expertise they care to share? I would appreciate any and all comments.
Thanks, Cameron
You might want to check the technical schools in your area for night, or adult education classes. I don't think it's possible to learn 3D modelling at home without the software on your computer. Sometimes classes can provide student versions of the software for you to bring home.
In my area it isn't the engineering companies that are doing the 3D models for machine control but firms that specialize in that.?ÿ They also do it pretty cheap, much cheaper than I can.?ÿ I think these people that do the 3D models are also somehow tied into the companies that sell machine control equipment.?ÿ
For training I'd say CAD classes would help but there are several different ways these models are created depending on the machine control equipment involved.
If you're only 26 and don't have a family to support I'd suggest going back to school and begin taking courses that will lead you in that direction, drafting, computer science,?ÿ higher math, ect., Talk with a guidance counselor. There's a strong demand for people that are proficient in computer modeling. It's used in just about everything from die making to machining, construction, you name it. You won't find free short courses, software or other short cuts on the internet. You got to start somewhere and education is usually a good place to start. Community colleges are relatively inexpensive. Good luck.?ÿ
I appreciate all of the responses.
I actually have a local community college that offers a technical AAS degree in CAD and a certificate for Solidworks. They are at night so if i find a day job that may be the key to my success. My credits from the year I went to school will also transfer. Maybe that is the route I will take.?ÿ
Do you think a small, at-home business doing just modeling is achievable?
Yes
Any business will succeed if you put the time into it. Figure 3-10 years to establish your business.?ÿ What you should do is get your courses from the Community College and than find a job using solidworks or autocad, etc.?ÿ You can build your skills and client contacts while working for someone.
Good luck. It is much more difficult than you may think and you have to have a solid?ÿunderstanding on how to read and interpret construction plans (an the ability to know when you find a mistake in the plans). I have dabbled in 3D model creation throughout the years and it is fun and rewarding, but takes a lot of time and checking. As mentioned above most engineering firms don't do it - there's a reason for that :-)?ÿ
Not sure where you are in Illinois, but I would look at getting a job for Sitech. They have an office in Nashville and Elgin, IL.?ÿ They have pretty much taken over this game. If you plan to get into this market - you will know them sooner or later - your not gonna beat them so maybe you can join them.?ÿ
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