Inventor Tutors & Services: 1-on-1 Online Zoom Training

I can help you with everything from simple part modeling and assembly modeling to drawing exploded or presentation views and modifying BOM’s to VBA programming. VBA programming can shorten your work time and save space on your computer by reducing the number of part files. VBA is easier than you think and even the basics can improve working time. I’ve designed everything from miniature pushbutton switches and DIP switches to 50 ft. x 50 ft. trade show booths. I’ve designed rubber and metal keypads using dome switches, conductive rubber and piezo elements. I’ve worked on industrial, medical, commercial, automotive and instrumental projects large and small. From tens of parts to hundreds of parts. Every kind of material, rubber, nylon 6/6, valox, stainless steel 316, H13 tool steel, alloy steel, 6061 Aluminum, HDPE plastic just to name a few. Plastic injection molded parts to machined parts. I’ve worked on basic parts to x-ray equipment and everything in between. I have built all my prototype projects myself so I how to build from scratch. I know about building car engines, motorcycle engines, houses, plumbing and many other things by hand. All that helps when designing parts. Let me know what you need help with and I can show you many ways to solve it.

I have over 10 years of experience using multiple CAD platforms such as Fusion 360, NX 9, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor, and more. This experience stems from my passion for design and engineering. In high school, I was on a robotics team as a machinist and designer, creating parts using mills, lathes, and other tools while designing actuating arms and other robotic sub-assemblies. I've worked as a fabricator, welder, and machinist, taking on jobs that involved building everything from airplanes and 3D printers to hot dog carts. My work experience has taught me the most important lesson for designers: how things are made. I will not only assist with your introduction to Fusion 360 but also your start as a designer. When using CAD, it's easy to lose sight of the big picture. Many times I've designed parts that were impossible to make, and I’ll help you avoid making the same mistakes.

With over 22 years of experience in teaching CAD, CAM, machining, and product design, I bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to my tutoring services. Throughout my career, I have worked with a variety of 3D parametric modeling software, including Fusion 360, Inventor, SolidWorks, MasterCAM, and AutoCAD.

In addition to freelancing, I teach an Advanced Manufacturing Program at the high school level. This role has allowed me to work with a wide range of learners, enabling me to tailor my teaching approach to suit each student's unique needs. With hundreds of lessons and real-world examples at my disposal, I'm equipped to guide you through your educational journey in CAD.

My extensive experience spans all aspects of the manufacturing process—design, drawing, production, assembly, and testing—which makes me particularly skilled in designing for manufacturability. I can help integrate best practices into your designs or explain the rationale behind key decisions to improve the efficiency and feasibility of the manufacturing process.

Beyond CAD, I have over 30 years of hands-on experience running CNC and manual machines, both professionally and as a hobbyist. This experience has given me a deep understanding of workholding, tooling, machining techniques, G-code, CNC controllers, inspection, measuring, and GD&T. I am also proficient in 3D printing, understanding the nuances of preparing designs for additive manufacturing. Whether you need help refining your designs or improving your machining knowledge, I’m confident I can provide theinsights and support you need.

Feel free to reach out for one-on-one training or if you have a project that needs expert attention