Hi, my name is
Mike R.
$70 / Hour
Prototyping Engineer and Fabrication Expert
Prototyping engineer with wide ranging fabrication, reverse engineering, design, and shop management experience.
3 Types of Service
Tutoring
Online 1-on-1 tutoring for 3D modeling and design projects. Learn faster on Zoom with a pro, tailored to SketchUp, Blender, Fusion 360, and more.
Collaborative
Collaborative online sessions where we screen-share and build your project together. Get real-time fixes, 3D guidance, and faster progress while saving time.
Contract
Done-for-you 3D services for modeling, rendering, drafting, and more. Hire an expert for deliverables, revisions, and deadlines with a clear quote.
22 Reviews For Mike R.
Rapid and concise delivery of design and fabrication.
Mike R- prompt, communicative and precise
Easy to find and locate an appropriate tutor. Great experience.
The best designers are those who are also makers! Great to have someone in the states, with real production experience. Mark has a strong fabrication background and at least a decade on Fusion 360. Running Fusion 360 can be a challenge, this session gave me a better understanding of the methodologies involved and what I should expect from the software.
The absolutely best training I have ever had. I really appreciate it. Mike has so much knowledge. Thank you again. I truly appreciate it.
Mike R was my tutor. Helped walk me through fusion 360 and create my workflow to my plasma table.
Came to Mike R. with a need for some design help, tutoring, and expertise in Fusion. He jumped right in with best practices, expertise and smart ideas to accomplish what I want to design. Lesson 1 was great, I will be back!
Knowledgeable and compatibility with my needs.
Mike R. helped me with my project, took initiative and showed me features of Fusion for me as a beginner to use in future projects
Mike is awesome! I'm new to Fusion 360. It's not the most straightforward software to learn. Mike makes it much easier than trying to learn with video tutorials online. If you need help with Fusion 360, I highly recommend getting help from Mike.
Mike has been great! Having 1-1 time with an expert to enhance our Fusion360 and 3D scanning skills using active projects we are working has be super valuable. It's saved us countless hours getting up to speed on skills that are critical to our businesses success.
I worked with Mike R and he was a great help for a price I could afford! He lended his expertise in solid modeling with Fusion 360 and relieved me from hours of frustration on my own. I will be definitely utilizing TutorsAndServices for the foreseeable future.
Was a good experience with Mike R on Fusion 360
Great job Mike!! Still trying to get my printer to work. Exchanged it for a new one, same issue. Likely user error, searching for help. Thanks again!
Mike is bar none an exceptional teacher. We worked with a sketch and build I had completed, and he outlined a better way of approach and design that was more suitable to my project that what mine was.
Very patient and skilled at explaining complex topics
Patience and attention to detail. Mike knows his equipment and software
Very patient and skilled at explaining complex topics
Mike is knowledgeable in the subject he is teaching. He is considerate and takes time with the student. I would definitely recommend him to somebody else
Mike provided excellent, practical help with Fusion 360 CAM as usual.
Mike was a fantastic help. He quickly and effortlessly fixed my Fusion 360 models and explained better ways to create toolpaths. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone needing help with Fusion 360.
Mike R is awesome! I have a lot to learn in Fusion 360 but I'm confident Mike will get me there.
Tutoring & Services Offered
Services Offered
Mike R.'s Details
Availability
Most evenings (EST), Wednesdays, and weekends.
Location
Brooklyn, Michigan
My Rate
$70 / Hour
About Me
With a degree in mechatronics, certificates in CNC/CAD/CAM, robotics, and other industry related education, my focus is on design and wide ranging fabrication. I have a decade of experience that includes running a Ford prototyping shop as well as a side business doing more design and fabrication.
Experienced with welding, sheet metal, CNC machining (routing, steel, aluminum, plastic, acrylic, and more), CNC routing, plasma cutting, 3D scanning, 3D printing, manual machines, reverse engineering, vacuum forming, and more. Using Fusion 360 as the core software, I am able to help with a large spectrum of projects and keep into consideration design for manufacturing factors.
So whether you are needing guidance on design or CNC, needing parts or assemblies designed, CNC programming done, or actual fabrication services, I am happy to help.
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Remote & On-Demand Help
On-Demand Tutors & Services
Get on-demand help! We are a team of tutors and freelancers that are hire-able on an as-needed basis for professional help with your projects. Call us with a quick question, or a big project. Our availability is flexible. We teach remotely, so you can learn from the comfort of your home, from the jobsite, or from the beach! We teach classes via Zoom screenshare, so we can see each others' screens and cursors. It can take hours to search online for 1 simple piece of information, but just minutes to ask your private tutor.
Tutors & Services Philosophy
Don't Learn Alone
Professionals these days are sitting alone and staring at their computers. They spend years searching online for tools that will increase their workplace efficiency—digging through forums and watching lengthy videos for the right CAD or visualization tip.
Sometimes they just have one small question that would take a person two minutes to answer, but customer support lines are a thing of the past. Big companies will direct you to an FAQ that will hardly begin to answer your question.
Bring Back the Human Connection
We strive to bring human connection back to the work environment. Our tutors work directly with you to solve your problems, similar to the way an apprentice works hand-in-hand with a skilled professional.
Screen-share technologies like Zoom have allowed us to work together in real time. We can see each others' screens and cursors, switch presenters to share information easily, and even turn on webcams for a more human interaction. Learn efficiently across workflows like architectural rendering, interiors, mechanical modeling, and construction documentation.
Tutors, Services, or Both
Sometimes our clients want to learn a program from beginning to end; sometimes they completely hand over the services to us; and other times, they want something in between.
Some clients want to be able to use the program on a basic level and let us do the hard stuff. Others want to co-work with us, supervising our work to ensure their artistic vision is realized. Along the way, they learn the tools—whether that’s SketchUp, Blender, Fusion 360, Revit, or AutoCAD.
By the end of the process, some clients are able to wean themselves completely off of our services and are empowered to do the work themselves. If they get stuck or behind on a deadline, they use us as a lifeline. They can call anytime—even if it’s just a 10-minute question—we are here to help.
Advantages of Online Tutors & Services
Effective
The process of learning 1-on-1 with a live tutor lets you actively participate in the learning. You can immediately repeat a concept in your own words, ask clarifying questions, or demonstrate a concept back to your tutor to ensure understanding.
Efficient
Save time and resources by learning from the comfort of your home. Avoid commuting expenses and focus on learning only the tools you need with personalized lessons tailored to your specific workflow.
Recordable
No need to take notes! We record your lessons so you can replay them at your own pace later. Keep these recordings for future reference and reinforce your learning whenever needed.
Fun
Learning with a dedicated tutor makes the experience enjoyable and interactive. Discuss problems, practice together, and enjoy the human conversational element that brings life to online learning. Reach out anytime you need assistance!
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Rapid and concise delivery of design and fabrication.
Mike R- prompt, communicative and precise
Easy to find and locate an appropriate tutor. Great experience.
Bryson has been so wonderful to work with! Knowledgeable, professional, accessible, courteous!
Juan has been awesome -- amazing this service can be provided and detailed to the extent it has been. Well impressed and will recommend.
The best designers are those who are also makers! Great to have someone in the states, with real production experience. Mark has a strong fabrication background and at least a decade on Fusion 360. Running Fusion 360 can be a challenge, this session gave me a better understanding of the methodologies involved and what I should expect from the software.
The absolutely best training I have ever had. I really appreciate it. Mike has so much knowledge. Thank you again. I truly appreciate it.
Kevin was great- he helped me work on my project on Civil 3D. Am hoping to see him again for another session!
Juan Santizo is very patient, professional, and highly competent in the software we're using (Blender).
Juan continues to communicate consistently about the progress of the job and he is very attentive to my needs with this project.
Andrew was patient, knowledgable and was very flexible with his availability allowing me to hit my deadline.
Juan 3-D modeled a spiral design for me. Not sure what software he used. He was very professional and accomplished what I tasked him to do flawlessly. I rate him as 'Excellent' (I wasn't able to click on the 'Excellent' yellow button above for some reason)
Juan is fantastic. His attention to detail is spot-on. Responsiveness and quality of work is excellent.
Curt has been a great help getting a project done on a short timeline!
Curt did a great job and helped us with a tight deadline! Great 3D renderings!
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Promptness
Mike R was my tutor. Helped walk me through fusion 360 and create my workflow to my plasma table.
Came to Mike R. with a need for some design help, tutoring, and expertise in Fusion. He jumped right in with best practices, expertise and smart ideas to accomplish what I want to design. Lesson 1 was great, I will be back!
Juan is a master at Sketchup both with his knowledge and his teaching methodology
Curtis is very experienced in Architecture/Construction Drawing creation in SketchUp and really helped me get to the next level of my learning and I plan to continue to use his expertise as required. Thx Curtis
Knowledgeable and compatibility with my needs.
Juan is a great Tutor and I’m learning a lot. I highly recommend him.
Noah is great. Intuitive, patient and quick to respond.
Tim is great to work with
Juan is always patient and knowledgeable. He is a pleasure to work with.
Juan is a top shelf educator. My son has autism and Juan is the perfect tutor for him
His instructions were very clear and easy to understand.
Mike R. helped me with my project, took initiative and showed me features of Fusion for me as a beginner to use in future projects
Juans communication skills are beyond exceptional and his ideas are top notch. He has been very attentive thus far; as we are just now starting our journey to complete my project. I feel that this is going to be a wonderful experience.
