A COURSE TO SUIT YOUR DESIGN OBJECTIVES
This multi tier course and support package is aimed at all levels and abilities, from Beginner Hobbyists to working professionals searching for industry proven guidance and assistance on all aspects of product development in todays cycling industry.
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The courses are developed and hosted by industry professional Alastair Beckett and illustrated using OnShape parametric CAD software.
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FUNDAMENTALS
For the hobby engineer who is just starting out their bicycle design journey. This course equips you with the fundamental skills that will act as a foundation for accelerated learning.
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Tutorial Example: Steel Hardtail Frame.
What's included?
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Introduction to CAD?
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Construction & Materials
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Design Brief
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Geometry Design
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Construction Skeleton
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Part Modelling Basics
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Assembly Construction
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Basic In-Context Modelling
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ADVANCED
For the engineering student who aims to turn bicycle design into a career and is seeking to advance their basic CAD knowledge to a higher level suitable for industry.
Tutorial Example: Single Pivot Full Suspension Frame
What's included?
All Fundamentals topics +
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Complex Part Modelling
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Complex Assemblies
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Suspension Modelling
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Parts Library Management
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Advanced In-Context Modelling
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3D Parts Examples
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PRO
For the post graduate who is already experiementing with frame production on a small scale and wants to explore design in different materials or using more advanced methods, and is aiming to design innovative and production ready designs.
Tutorial Example: Linkage driven Full Suspension Frame.
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Clients own project.
What's included?
All advanced topics +
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Surface Modelling Basics
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Suspension Design Basics
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Design for Manufacture
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Configurable 3D Parts Examples
