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Forge Product Development LLC

We are a product development company offering design, computer modeling, simulation, engineering documentation and manufacturing services. Why work with us?

Turning an idea into a reality takes a unique set of skills. To be done well, it also takes the knowledge of experience, and the ability to look down the road to avoid pitfalls that can derail the product from ever reaching its potential. Forge Product Development offers a solution to this problem. We offer a chain of products and services proven to take any idea from conception through delivery.

Our Development System

Product Consultation Meeting

This is where our partnership begins. You meet us, we meet you. We share in your dreams for your product and establish what it will take to make your vision a reality. This usually takes less than an hour and is free of charge. We prefer to do this in person or over a we**am, as product design tends to be expressed best visually.

3D Computer Model Generation

This is the usually the next step in the design process. This model becomes the backbone of your project. It allows us to flush out design details, optimize the design, and create documentation to help protect or define your product. Design Optimization and Testing

All of our designs will be functional and we will strive to meet your goals. If your design is particularly complicated, your are trying to squeeze the maximum performance from it, or are creating something truly unique, we may suggest testing and evaluating your product through one of our optimization add-ons. These include:

3D Printed Prototypes

The ultimate in hands on evaluation, a physical prototype of your design printed from the model. Available in both metal and plastic, this is a great tool for evaluating esthetics, getting your customers on board, and performance testing. Model Stress Simulation

Here, we take the computer model and simulate the forces generated during its use. Critical components of a design can benefit greatly from this testing. This add-on can also help to determine the optimal design to maximizing the strength to weight relationship. Model Motion Analysis

If your idea involves multiple moving components, a motion analysis will help to verify the clearance between those components and that the paths of motion are as expected. This is also another great tool for helping your customers visualize the use of the product. Design Documentation

Once your design has been flushed out, it is time to document it. We can generate two different types of documentation. Patent application drawings

Patents require artwork of the design to help illustrate its form and function. These basic drawings do not contain any manufacturing information. Documents for Manufacturing

These documents can detail the design geometry, tolerances, materials, finishing processes, assembly instructions and other important details. This information is what manufacturers will use to produce your design. Manufacturing Management

Your idea is documented, but your customers want product. We have an established and tested group of manufacturers that are ready to produce your designs. We can manage your supply chain needs and help resolve any issues that may be revealed in the manufacturing process. Choices made in the design creation process can account for up to 70% of part cost. To reduce the impact of a poor design impacting your profits, you need to partner with a team that can see how the product will be manufactured, while it is still in the design stage. We pride ourselves on being able to view the entire production processes for your product. This unique viewpoint allows us to design cost savings into your product from the beginning, while creating great value and performance for your customer.

08/24/2023

Learn how to orient empty geometry files (graphics bodies, scans, .obj, .stl, .3mf) to the base coordinate system within SolidWorks. These workarounds help solve the "...geometry is not valid for this type of save operation" error some subscribers were getting following our previous "Perfectly Aligned .stl's" video.

12/09/2022

In this tutorial, we will show you how to use the split feature in SolidWorks to separate a single solid body into multiple bodies. This powerful tool allows you to divide a complex shape into smaller, more manageable parts, making it easier to work with and edit. By the end, you will have a good understanding of how to use the split command to effectively divide your models.

PS. This Summary was written with ChatGPT AI, What do you think?

12/01/2022

Here is a valuable workflow for anyone using .STL or 3D scan geometry within SolidWorks.

05/16/2022

Skeleton sketch top down modeling is a very robust and light weight method when trying to design complex components within SolidWorks. Today we walk through the basics of this technique and talk about some of the benefits and tips for its use.

05/03/2022

Weird Faces: A beginners guide to surface modeling in Solidworks

04/06/2022

"SolidWorks is good for stuff, but drawing elephants is not one of them." - Unknown

03/22/2022

Today we go in depth on how to plan and execute a model with some surfacing elements. We discuss analyzing a reference image, planning out surfaces, controlling surfaces for fillets, and other great tips.

03/14/2022

Here is part two of our recent talk with a group of students competing in the national Met2 Engineering Competition. This segment includes a variety of tips for working within SolidWorks.

03/08/2022

I recently had the honor of talking with a group of students competing in the national Met2 Engineering Competition. This is the first segment of out talk, and includes a variety of tips for working within SolidWorks.

I recently had the honor of talking with a group of students competing in the national Met2 Engineering Competition. This is the first segment of out talk, a...

03/01/2022

PS. The answer is not to hack away offending material.

Today we look at a technique for creating curved surfaces, with adequate draft angle, in SolidWorks.Monday through Friday we are live on our social media pla...

02/07/2022

The bike frame project is back for round 3. Here we tackle complex curved ribs.

Learn how to create complex curved support ribs in a SolidWorks.Monday through Friday we are live on our social media platforms helping people from around th...

01/31/2022

This model came with a surprise! Watch as we work through different ways to add style chamfers to this viewer submitted bike frame model.

This model came with a surprise! Watch as we work through different ways to add style chamfers to this viewer submitted bike frame model.Monday through Frida...

01/25/2022

In this project, we look at how to convert a low-poly piece of art into a 3D model, for use as a grip surface on a snowboard.Monday through Friday we are liv...

01/14/2022

We all know not to use a tessellated file format as part of our normal engineering workflows, but what if that is all you have?

Today we will be using a CAD challenge to show one method of reverse engineering .stl files using SolidWorks.Monday through Friday we are live on our social ...

01/14/2022

How to Mate Gears in SolidworksMonday through Friday we are live on our social media platforms helping people from around the world answer tricky engineering...

01/12/2022

A very common problem currently plaguing SolidWorks users.

How to Fix SolidWorks 2021 Graphics BugMonday through Friday we are live on our social media platforms helping people from around the world answer tricky eng...

01/12/2022

With the start of 2022 comes a bold new frontier for us, the launch of our new engineering helpline!

We will be live, Monday through Friday, answering questions summitted by people just like you! Come hang out, learn, and share your expertise.

Links to the channel
YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dKniePd9
Twitch: https://lnkd.in/dEWPaw7d

PS. Help us reach 150 subscribers on LinkedIn so we can live stream there as well. Thank you for your support!

Todays video shows how to leverage a rack and pinion mate in SolidWorks to determine a complex stop pin path for a self dumping hopper.Monday through Friday ...

08/03/2020

Hey Knife Designers!

It’s that time of year again. BLADE Show may be canceled but the 2020 Knife Sketch Competition is still a go.

Win up to $2,500 in engineering from Forge Product Development LLC and get featured at BLADE show 2021.

Follow the link to view how to enter, full competition rules, judges’ panel and prize updates: https://forgeproductdevelopment.com/knife_sketch_competition_2020/

Please thank our judges for taking the time to participate by checking out their awesome products:

Tops Knives
The Dylan Grace Blade Company

Begg Knives

Tag someone in the comments you think could win and Good luck!

02/21/2020

Bitchin Scoops, an aftermarket automotive parts manufacturer, wanted to grow their business by reducing manufacturing costs and improving product quality.

Using 3D scanning and NURBS modeling natively within Solidworks, we were able to create CAD models, with very high surface quality and continuity, from samples of their existing products.

These models will be used to produce improved production tooling, lowering part costs and ensuring perfect symmetry and proportions of these complex shapes.

Scan services provided by Arrival 3D, Inc.
PowerSurfacing Plugin for SolidWorks by nPowerSoftware

02/07/2020

He made it!

A few months ago Dylan posted a war club concept sketch on Instagram. We copied the picture from his feed and surprised him with models and renders of the idea. Turns out he made one and is now raffling it off on his instagram. Check out The Dylan Grace Blade Company for details.

02/06/2020

Excited to be making progress on KnightsEdge Bladeworks's winning design. Aiming to have a prototype at Blade Show this summer.

What do you think of the look so far?

Should we hold the competition again this year?

01/31/2020

Snow Show - Day 3 - You don’t have to go home, but...

01/30/2020

Snow Show Day 2 - It’s snowing!

01/29/2020

Pre-open access to OR Snow Show 2020. Can’t wait to get started!

01/10/2020

Our second Last Chance Archery product displayed at this year.

This front mount allows up to 20 degrees of adjustment, with the same two components. This eliminates the need to buy multiple mounts and reduces part count and cost.

01/09/2020

Stop by Last Chance Archery in booth 4121 to see their “revolutionary” new string serving jig.

01/06/2020

Getting ready for ATA 2020! Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new people. We can not wait to see what this year brings. Are you attending?

Be sure to stop by our clients' booths:

Last Chance Archery
Hamskea Archery Solutions
SLASH Arrows
Jakt Gear

12/26/2019

Show work early and often.

This is an excerpt from a article on how Steve Jobs ran design reviews at .

The piece goes on to talk about how this exact schedule may not be applicable in all environments (obviously), however the key takeaway, of frequently and consistently reviewing progress and adjusting course, is something every business should look to adopt.

Full article: https://apple.news/AiZvUB5CLQbqeiPYl6joYDQ

12/11/2019

The hidden complexity of the world never ceases to amaze.

These reels are being used as references on a current project.

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Videos

How to Align Empty Mesh Files in SolidWorks

How To Use SolidWork's Split Feature to Easily Separate a Solid Body Within a Part File

In this tutorial, we will show you how to use the split feature in SolidWorks to separate a single solid body into multiple bodies. This powerful tool allows you to divide a complex shape into smaller, more manageable parts, making it easier to work with and edit. By the end, you will have a good understanding of how to use the split command to effectively divide your models. PS. This Summary was written with ChatGPT AI, What do you think? #ForgePD #Engineering #Solidworks #Entrepreneur #Design #ProductDevelopment #Business #CAD

How to Align .STL Files Within SolidWorks

Here is a valuable workflow for anyone using .STL or 3D scan geometry within SolidWorks. #ForgePD #Engineering #Solidworks #Entrepreneur #Design #ProductDevelopment #Business #3dprinting #3dscan

Top Down Modeling With Skeleton Sketches in Solidworks

Weird Faces: Surface Modeling in Solidworks

Weird Faces: A beginners guide to surface modeling in Solidworks

Q&A with Met2 Design Competition Students Pt 3

"SolidWorks is good for stuff, but drawing elephants is not one of them." - Unknown

SolidWorks Simple Surfacing Challenge Tutorial

Q&A with Met2 Design Competition Students Pt.2

Here is part two of our recent talk with a group of students competing in the national Met2 Engineering Competition. This segment includes a variety of tips for working within SolidWorks. #solidworks #engineering #qanda #students