We’re pleased to share the following new content in OSCAR: Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing General overview, geometric characteristic symbols, rules, terms and definitions; Introduction to measurement principles, open set-up and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). Limits of Size Rule #1; Features with & without size; Regular & irregular features of size; Independency principle; Limits […]
Action Engineering Releases OSCAR to Bring MBD Within Reach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Golden, CO, October 26, 2020 – Action Engineering announces the release of OSCAR, a Model-Based Definition (MBD) knowledgebase, to guide the future of 3D data adoption. OSCAR combines literacy and competency CAD-agnostic MBD training with CAD-specific resources such as templates and examples. This approach empowers users to understand core MBD concepts and […]
Introduction to Model-Based Definition (MBD)
Action Engineering has assembled a series of self-paced, online courses designed to advance the learning and adoption of the Model-Based philosophy across design and manufacturing sectors. I am Duane Hess, CIO of Action Engineering and instructor for Course 102. This course provides an introduction and orientation to 3D Model-Based Definition (MBD) data sets and the […]
Hands-On Course: MBD Using Modern GD&T
We’ve put together a new, very hands-on course that should be of interest to a lot of engineering professionals who want/need to learn more about Model-Based Definition and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). MBD Using Modern GD&T will take place over 2-1/2 days in Golden, Colorado. Jennifer Herron, CEO of Action Engineering, and Scott Neumann, Senior […]
Finding Your CAD Groove
In Spring 2016, I wrote how you should take The Model-Based Definition Ski Challenge. Well, in late December, I started up the 2016-17 ski season with my family amidst fresh powder and all new ski gear … and it was all about regaining our ski groove. Getting into the CAD groove is much like finding […]
MBD & Design Documentation Survey – Share Your Pain and Triumphs
Are you and your organization going through the pain of implementing Model-Based Definition (MBD) in a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE)? Have you already been-there-done-that? The older I become, the more I realize that life is about the process rather than the product. In learning, it means you have to drudge through a bit of pain before […]
