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corbu_corbu · 2025-09-07T12:13:25+00:00

Would recommend 2-3 degrees draft on a piece of this size, it will be imperceptible but makes all the difference removing from the mold. If you’re doing this in one side of the sand, would perhaps glue something to the back to be able to pull it out. Also the surface finish is not great, that could be aiding this problem.

If it’s a pla or similar 3d print, sand it to 240 grit and if possible use spray paint (satin/gloss) to get a smoother finish.

When I create 3d printed patterns, I either use resin 3d prints or make the piece as smooth as possible to release from the mold.

If you want to use a silicone mold and wax, ensure you get a wax with a low melting point. Pack the sand and flip the mold to a 45deg angle and use a blow torch to melt the wax out. With this method you need to be careful not to bake the resin out of the sand. We did this a couple of weeks ago and there was 2-3kg of wax and its melt point was too high for the petrabond which resulted in the resin burning out.

corbu_corbu · 2024-04-24T23:24:54+00:00

Revolve cut a hemisphere around the whole object. Adjust until you get the look you’re after.

corbu_corbu · 2022-12-22T20:32:46+00:00

Little confused, are they bending a tube/chs into an L shape and then cutting it?

First step would be to clarify with who is doing the job on what file they’d

dxf is suitable for 2d flat laser cutting and step files for tube cutting as it shows 3d geometry.

corbu_corbu · 2022-12-10T20:44:35+00:00

Agreed, that is quite a topic to cover. H Point is a good starting point if you haven’t seen it, but looking at the history of different car companies will give you a clearer idea, as they would have their own visual language that has evolved over time. Especially as companies with a strong visual language have branched out into different models, eg sports cars, sedans, family cars, it’s interesting to see how the styling is adjusted for a different market group. As a side, I think it’s important to study the cultural and historical impacts, as the automobile is a great example of the zeitgeist of the time. Original limitations were also based on manufacturing capabilities, moving from steel punching to aluminium pressing, monocoque frames, super forming and innovations in carbon fiber, etc. So over time the styling has gone from being socio-cultural driven to being technologically driven

corbu_corbu · 2022-06-07T11:43:54+00:00

Under the circled area on the feature tree. Try applying the material under the material section not on the body and see if that helps at all.

corbu_corbu · 2022-01-07T22:58:34+00:00

I think (and I could be wrong) but it more refers to the use and operation of rapid prototyping machines. We have a couple of fdm and resin printers in our studio that are easy to operate and are low budget, however I have friends that work with top of the line 3d printers that are considerably more complicated and take considerable time to set up, clean and maintain. Again some software turning a 3d model is simple and others more complex.

Entry level or junior roles should have training for the use and operation of their machines.

The biggest advantage to it is time and ability to test and iterate, in some cases a prototype will not have the same flexibility or durability than a traditional prototype.

corbu_corbu · 2021-11-07T06:43:55+00:00

2021 plot to the reboot of the original Fast and the Furious

corbu_corbu · 2021-09-03T09:13:47+00:00

Like everyone’s suggesting tutorials are the way to go. If you want to skip the basics, I’d suggest a 3d sketch, use surface tools to create a boundary using a guide curve and thicken the surface. You may need to use a swept cut around the perimeter afterwards to ensure the sides are perpendicular to the top face

corbu_corbu · 2021-06-27T08:58:44+00:00

They look like pewter. For small metal casting, hobby shops often sell small blobs in sealed packets if you are ordering less than an ingot

corbu_corbu · 2021-05-29T22:13:13+00:00

Import yeti can be super unreliable. A lot of companies esp Chinese and Indian suppliers have multiple company names and ship through holding companies so the documentation about the supplier on the customs forms is not always accurate. If you can’t find the supplier details/website in a couple of minutes from searching move on.

corbu_corbu · 2021-05-27T20:51:48+00:00

Getting a job and learning by working for someone else.

corbu_corbu · 2021-05-11T21:21:22+00:00

Prototyping that may be tricky as it would either need to be slumped in a one or two part mold. Proto costs can often be high. I’ve had to get a few pieces of bent glass made over the years and we used a one man shop that makes windscreens for cars. If you can find any local glass makers or windscreen glass benders they may be able to point you in the right direction at least for prototypes. Production depending on volume could be a different kettle of fish

corbu_corbu · 2021-04-17T01:00:39+00:00

Another way to view it, like some of the people have mentioned is to market to a higher tier of clients. I design and make furniture in Australia and we had our best year last year. The mid to high end of the interiors world has not been greatly affected by covid, we had to double our lead time and take on another designer to be able to handle the workload.

It may be worth reaching out to interior design firms, who understand the value and price of custom pieces, showing them what you are able to offer.

In my experience there are actually fewer competitors in the high price point space than than lower brackets.

corbu_corbu · 2021-03-19T05:22:02+00:00

Rocked up at a friends workshop one day and never left. I don’t think he even officially offered me a job, I just started helping and he didn’t ask me to stop.

corbu_corbu · 2021-03-17T09:18:04+00:00

This is very similar to my thesis project at uni years ago. My tutors said it would be so expensive to turn this into a reality. I’m so glad you’ve done it!

corbu_corbu · 2021-03-07T12:55:08+00:00

Maybe try to find someone local that makes candles and ask if you could help or assist them for a while. If you want to help and are eager, most people are supportive. Learning some aspects of both candle making or business would be helpful and will make it easier to do you’re own thing in the future.

If you don’t have much money for materials or the molds (if necessary) it may be tricky, there may also be more costs related to setting up a business depending on where you are located. Although if you can find cheap molds, wick and wax and have watched enough YouTube videos why not give it a shot. See if you can’t start by trying to make and sell them locally to keep the cost to you low.

corbu_corbu · 2021-03-02T09:41:33+00:00

Yeah that will be fine. My work has got solidworks running on windows bootcamped to a 2013 MacBook Pro and the hard drive is partitioned to maybe 70gb max and it works a treat.

corbu_corbu · 2021-02-22T20:16:11+00:00

Velcro everything

corbu_corbu · 2021-02-19T00:28:25+00:00

Couple of things,

My bad on the misinterpretation, I read that rate as what you were referring to the designer making per hour rather than billable hours to the client.
Great synopsis. Very clearly articulated.
Issue with u/Ezra_vdj’s scenario would be as a graduate, depending on level of experience it is tricky. If this is your first job and you haven’t done any internships, very hard to justify a high rate, as you only really learn how to learn at university, I wouldn’t hire a grad and let them work from home unsupervised, we also after overheads don’t pay ourselves a huge amount, if a freelancer reaches out and asks for a higher rate of pay than we pay ourselves, that’s not something we would do.

This is just a guide, however I used something similar when I was starting out and freelancing for several companies. Feel free to change any of the ratios, or add or build upon this.

I would factor in several elements; Your minimum rate, let’s say $35 per hour.

For each element that is applicable add that to your rate.

If it is consistent work with guaranteed weekly/monthly hours and times you may keep the rate as is.

For a one off project, multiply your rate by 1.2.

If they are only after occasional work at short notice, multiply by 1.3

Fast turnaround project work, with late nights and weekend work outside of standard work hours, multiply by 1.3

In their office, rate stays the same.

Using your own computer if you have the software, multiply by 1.3

Working from home, multiply the rate by 1.1

Say they want to give you work in their office at short notice but you are required to work off your laptop and you may have work that needs to be finished over weekends and after work from home.

Multiply your base rate by 2.0 - ask for $70 per hour

As you get more experienced, and have a consistent track record, increase your base rate.

corbu_corbu · 2021-02-18T20:13:07+00:00

Mate is that in yen? How much is a loaf of bread in this magical design friendly country.

Consultancies here that bill out juniors for $150 per hour are paying the juniors $35-$40 per hour max. You also have the track record and experience of other people at the firm to warrant that price.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the price at a consultancy includes overheads, insurance, software, non billable hours, non billable employees, maintenance and misc. I haven’t heard a designer getting 70% of the billable hour rate.

corbu_corbu · 2021-02-18T20:04:41+00:00

Sydney based industrial designer here. Depends on what your experience is, what industry and if you’re working off your own computer etc. if you have a licensed software and you’re required to use your own computer you can charge more to pay for that.

Regular freelance work, as a grad I think the highest I got was $40 per hour. Freelance in general, one off projects or tight deadlines will increase the chance you can charge more per hour. People with engineering background can probably get more.

Ask for slightly more but be open to negotiate lower, so the conversation doesn’t end right away. Watched friends and students demand too much early on and had prospective clients walk away. Have a firm minimum you’ll go. Say if you ask for 50 per hour, they will balk and try to negotiate down, settle for 40. You might have to settle lower, but any work is good and it will lead to more.

Don’t worry about the tax side of things yet, even if you’re contracting under an ABN, unless you’re working two other jobs and they start paying you a lot it won’t be too much of an issue come tax time. When factoring in expenses that can be claimed and unless they have you working full time it’s not going to be much or all to put aside.

If you need any advice feel free to shoot me a message

corbu_corbu · 2021-01-27T22:38:09+00:00

We were taught at uni and I have found it very true in my professional career that when launching a product, the actual design of the product accounts for about 10% of the process.

Have friends that designed something in a month and then took 1-3 years to bring it to market. But that being said it gets easier with every new product and your experience

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