Accidental discovery

Our Friday Fact is one of accidental discovery. In 1938 Chemist Roy Plunkett was researching alternative gasses for refrigerators. In doing so, he discovered polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or Teflon®. Heat tolerance and stick resistance have become essential coating for various items from aerospace equipment to cookware. Why this fact? Well, we Read more…

Humble beginnings

If you’re reading this on your computer, glance down to see the product in the spotlight for today’s fun fact. If you’re not, here are some hints: For some, this will be a simple tool that makes your work easier. It might be a plug-in or wireless. It could have Read more…

Configurations and Design Tables

SolidWorks is the industry standard for mechanical design for a very good reason. It has some very powerful and useful features that can help experienced users create fully detailed engineering drawings for a family of products quickly and efficiently. Designing a product using part configurations and design tables demonstrates this Read more…

Wobbler Engine Drive Shaft

Today’s blog is the 14th in our series of posts where we share drawings for the White Horse CAD Wobbler Engine. This week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Drive Shaft. Next week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Drive Shaft Key. Let’s look at the Wobbler Engine Read more…

Wobbler Engine Adjusting Nut

Today is the 13th blog where we share drawings for the White Horse CAD Wobbler Engine. This week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Adjusting Nut. Next week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Drive Shaft. Let’s look at the Wobbler Engine Adjusting Nut in more detail. If Read more…

Wobbler Engine Piston Block Washer

Today is the 12th in our series of posts where we share drawings for the White Horse CAD Wobbler Engine. This week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Block Washer. Next week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Adjuster Nut. Let’s look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Read more…

Wobbler Engine Piston Block Stud

Today is the 11th blog in our posts where we share drawings for the White Horse CAD Wobbler Engine. This week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Block Stud. Next week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Block Washer. Let’s look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Read more…

Wobbler Engine Piston Block

Today’s bog is the 10th in our posts, where we share drawings for the White Horse CAD Wobbler Engine. This week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Block. Next week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Block Stud. Let’s look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Block Read more…

Wobbler Engine Base Sub Assembly

Today’s blog is the ninth in our series of posts where we share drawings for the White Horse CAD Wobbler Engine. This week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Base Sub Assembly. Next week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Piston Housing. Let’s look at the Wobbler Engine Read more…

Wobbler Engine Name Plate

Today’s blog is the eighth in a series of posts where we share drawings for the White Horse CAD Wobbler Engine. This week we will look at the Wobbler Engine Name Plate, which attaches to the wooden base. Next week we will look at how all of the parts of Read more…