Bumper design

[CTiger]

hate the prerunner design.

well there's some constructive criticism

 

[esh]

Think about using a kickout design for the sliders. Keeps your rear fender away from walls/rocks, as in-

 

[magFJ60]

I like the idea about the sliders that kick out

On a side note, where did you get that front skid plate? I've been thinking about that and so far it seems most economical to just make my own.

Michael

 

[GLTHFJ60]

RoddQLD and Spook50, PTC Pro Desktop is so much easier to use than Auto CAD. Auto CAD is like carving on marble compared to the marvolous (sp) Pro-D. One of my teachers gave me a copy, because the particular version that I have, version 8, costs somewhere in the upper hundreds. The rendering features as well as construction tools that are included in the PTC software suite make the design process feel as if you are fabricating the program with your own two hands! If you guys want, I have a couple of starter projects that I did that I think show off Pro-D's features, but only some. I kinda over-did the projects, but they were stupid-simple, and I like the program, so I went overboard. Tell me if you want to see some examples of the program, and I'll post the pics.

 

[TopJimmie]

Yeah I would love to see some of your work with the program.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I'll transfer some pics from my other computer later today.

 

[import silvia]

GLTHFJ60,
Does PTC have any way to convert from A-cad? Would I see any benifit, like easy 3d conversion, if it was converted?

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I don't know. I have never tried it, but then again, I don't even have Auto-Cad anymore. I'm sure that if you tried to rebuild it again in PTC, that it would take a quarter of the time that it took you to do it in Auto Cad. The problem is finding where to buy it.

I'll try to get my other computer hooked up by tomorrow so that I can post those pics.

 

[LT1-62]

Hi Glyth
know of anywhere I could get a trial of this software from? 30 day trial download type deal maybe?

 

[RoddQLD]

Thanks for the info, GLTHFJ60.
I worked with AutoCAD for about 3.5 years on trains here (including a Tilt Train). I got to know it quite well. Since I left drafting I know that they have been using other 3D type programs for drafting, but I can't remember what ones they were.
My daughter was given Desktop Pro by her school and I was quite impressed by what she was drawing up. I'm hoping to get a chance for her to teach me (HAA wouldn't ya know it!!) how to use Desktop Pro, and then for me to get into designing up some bumpers, side bars, etc.

LT1-62: it appears that the makers of Desktop Pro are quite clever by making it available to schools (seems US AND Aussie schools are using it). If you know anyone in a high school then they might be using it, and might be able to 'lend' you a copy.

 

[ColoradoLC]

I really like that design, import silvia. It's simple, yet does what it needs. I am also looking for a prerunning style design as most of my offroading won't involve boulders (at least until I move back to CO) and a winch is definitely in my future, so I am glad to see that incorporated into your design.

Let us know when you get to the next step. Keep us updated. I am interested to see how your project turns out.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I have NO idea where you might be able to download a trial copy. I got mine through my school with licenscing that the school has. I love being able to do homework on it and such. Try googling it.

Yeah, I took some design classes when I was a freshman and we used Auto Cad, but it took a long time using the coordinate system, and the end result was sketchy. I started using Pro-D this year, and after the first time that I looked at it, I was hooked. I'd give you a copy but I'm under a contract, and I can't. Sorry. I'll try to find a place where you can get it though.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Here are some pics of a starter project that I did last year. I haven't had time to make anything more complex, but you get the idea.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

You can make slices to see the inside of the object, but those images are too big. If you want to see more, PM me and I'll send you some more. Awesome program.

 

[esh]

I like the idea about the sliders that kick out

On a side note, where did you get that front skid plate? I've been thinking about that and so far it seems most economical to just make my own.

Michael

That's a German HJ61, so there's really nothing on it that are easily found, save the bullbar, sliders (4x4labs), and rear Kaymar.

Here's my bumper. Have all the pieces from the laser cutter, just need some more tubing and the stock for the shackle mounts, then time to build it. It may be used commercially if it turns out it can be economically made. Based on the South American design but improved in a few areas. Designed to fit an M12000 winch.

We started off a drawing someone posted here a year or so ago, but it was so problematic we tossed it and started from scratch. If this design doesn't go commercial, I will make it available to people to work with. (I'm not making a dime off it, though, I just want a bumper I like). It's pretty heavy at 125-135lbs, but it seems it'll be much stronger than ARBs.

oh yeah, it's all made in that crappy autocad software

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to imply that AutoCad was "crappy." I'm sorry. Both programs are incredible in their rendering capabilities. I just like Pro D better. Now I'll shut up.

 

[Spook50]

RoddQLD and Spook50, PTC Pro Desktop is so much easier to use than Auto CAD. Auto CAD is like carving on marble compared to the marvolous (sp) Pro-D. One of my teachers gave me a copy, because the particular version that I have, version 8, costs somewhere in the upper hundreds. The rendering features as well as construction tools that are included in the PTC software suite make the design process feel as if you are fabricating the program with your own two hands! If you guys want, I have a couple of starter projects that I did that I think show off Pro-D's features, but only some. I kinda over-did the projects, but they were stupid-simple, and I like the program, so I went overboard. Tell me if you want to see some examples of the program, and I'll post the pics.

Yeah I'd definately like to see what you can do with it.

Okay I see you already posted pics. Stupid slow connection
That looks like some good s***. If someone like me can figure it out easily enough, I'd definately use something like that to design my bumpers.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Note the reflection on the blade of the spatula. One of the greatest differences between the two programs are the rendering capabilities. Simply epic.