3 Ways To INSTANTLY Charge More For Your Solidworks Projects (or any other CAD)

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[@with-Aryan]

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[@idaralinus3058]

hi

[@TankToChest]

Bro! Seriously I’ve got so much respect because your telling us how it really is.

[@with-Aryan]

I appreciate that!

[@stefano-hd6es]

Hi Aryan, your videos are amazing and they helped me and many other people with their work; thank you so much!

[@with-Aryan]

Happy to hear that!

[@sharifjamadar1477]

Started using Misumi, and ordered from Misumi India. Thank you

[@with-Aryan]

boom! AmAZING!

[@melmel1402]

hello Aryan! i just wanted to thank you for your videos! Thanks to you i passed my last exam of the career 💕 Thank you thank you thank you!

[@with-Aryan]

I am very happy to hear that! Congratulations

[@niloufarkhoshbakht7155]

That is Awsome! Thank you, Aryan.

[@with-Aryan]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@shahvaizkhan6279]

Insane stuff!

[@nocopyright7374]

Fellowing you from Morocco , thanks for sharing with us , great videos , yeeeep

[@with-Aryan]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@elshansalimiyan5066]

Thanks for this useful and well explained video. 🙏🏻

[@with-Aryan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DeanduMClarence]

Hello Aryan, may i ask, for a new starter, how do you recommend getting around having a 3D CAD package to work with without buying a full Solidworks license? at this stage it is too expensive but im not sure how i can start without a good CAD package!

[@MISUMIEuropa]

Great project! Now we can think of getting an office dog 🐕

[@with-Aryan]

everyone needs one!

[@Painter_Kind]

کارتون عالیه جناب مهندس آریان. خسته نباشید

[@with-Aryan]

Merci

[@amitdeshmukh9660]

Thank you for making wonderful quality vedios. juat one request Can you please make a vedio on Fits tolerance and know how to use them for certain applications like bearing and shaft fittings where h7g6 is used or other may be ,And how ro show them on drawing and also make vedio on feature control frame where datums ,profile tolerance are shown while drafting.

[@with-Aryan]

soon!

[@ninadsbhatt100]

But how to get requests from clients? Do we have to make our own website?

[@ajithappz2409]

@@jaredgarbo3679 can you tell me some website or how to start freelancing in mechanical design

[@davidsalisbury1466]

I know people use Fiver and Up-work to freelance CAD work.

[@with-Aryan]

start wit UpWork

[@devinmclaughlin4525]

Consider my life changed!! Thank you

[@with-Aryan]

These are the kind of message I love hearing, it tells me the hard work I put into making these videos is helping helping break out from their comfort zone and push to higher grounds.

[@tuongtrinh4982]

thank you so much for your advises

[@with-Aryan]

You are so welcome!

[@deepakkumarsamal620]

Thank you sir for this video ❤

[@with-Aryan]

Most welcome 😊

[@adhilsha4679]

if you dont mind can you tell me how the pulley holds a 30 kg dog in the sting. did you use any clutch to stop reeling backward thanks for the information its a great help

[@samirstrasser3262]

Because of the high gear ratio the worm gear has a lot of tourqe, it takes a lot of force to move the worm gear from the side that the strings are on for that reason. You could do calculations to figure out the torque of the worm gear, then make a free body diagram to see that it takes a lot of downward force to overcome the torque.

[@garramiro]

high reduction worm gears are not reversible. you do not need a backstop device. but still i am amazed by the printed pulleys' strength.

[@with-Aryan]

Not at all, the worm gearbox has a one way transmission, can’t rotate reverse

[@paulmiller7078]

@@with-Aryan well technically it can rotate in reverse, it's just not back driveable

[@mikebeta2909]

The doggie must be SOOOOOOOO happy :) :)

[@with-Aryan]

oh he was so not!

[@svetlozarpanteleev7316]

Hello Aryan Greetings from Bulgaria. The videos you make are great and very helpful. Can you give some pointers on how you find projects to work on that get paid for? Are companies/clients looking for you or are you looking for them? I would also like to start doing projects, at a lower level of course. Could you give me some guidance please.

[@with-Aryan]

you gotta reach out to them with a strong pitch and portfolio to back you up. They won't reach out to you. Start working on building a strong portfolio and gaininng experience. Then you have to work on your "sales" techniques.

[@thi0156]

Hi, Aryan! I'm a mechanical engineering student in Brazil, and i'd love to "freelance" as a cad designer. I've been through a corse of solidworks, I don't know, however, if my skills are enough the freelance stuff. Also, since i have never done a professional design, i don't know the dos and don'ts of it or the necessities and requirements of the design. Would love some reply, if possible. Thank you, Thiago

[@with-Aryan]

Hi Thiago! It's great to hear that you're interested in freelancing as a CAD designer. SolidWorks knowledge is a valuable skill in the industry. To determine if your skills are sufficient for freelancing, you can start by building a portfolio showcasing your SolidWorks projects and designs. This will demonstrate your capabilities to potential clients. When it comes to professional design, there are some important factors to consider. It's crucial to have a good understanding of design principles, engineering standards, and best practices. Familiarize yourself with industry-specific requirements and regulations that may apply to the projects you work on. Communication and collaboration skills are also essential, as you'll need to interact with clients to understand their needs and deliver designs that meet their expectations. Additionally, continuous learning and staying updated with new features and techniques in SolidWorks will help you improve your skills and stay competitive in the field. Starting with smaller projects and gradually expanding your client base can help you gain valuable experience and confidence as a freelance CAD designer. Good luck on your journey, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have further questions!

[@indianadave8881]

So many questions. So how did you wash under the harness? We didn't see the rinse bucket, or whatever being used. Where do you store the contraption when you need a shower? Did someone actually pay you to design that? If you earned $300/hour to design that, I want to know the customer. By the way... Misumin is small potatoes compared to what's available on McMaster-Carr.

[@with-Aryan]

no bucket,just the tub and rinsed under the harness as the last bit. the storage is an issue for this design as this is not foldable. I should have made it foldable

[@muratcoban2291]

I have a question, i did learn fitting and tolerancing in University. But in practice I dont have so much knowledge about it. How can I improve my skills in fitting and toleranceing? Kind Regards?

[@with-Aryan]

I am releasing a new GD&T course soon. Stay tunned

[@jeffminnich3291]

it all starts with a properly dimensioned drawing. GD&T and tolerance stack-ups don't work if you don't dimension the drawing correctly in the first place. fits are determined by function as well as size and locational tolerancing. You need to know how it will be made and the capabilities of the machine(s). Then you can take all that and add cost effectiveness into the equation. It gets easier with time. Enjoy.

[@Ray-qo7jg]

Bravo 👏

[@with-Aryan]

thanks!

[@mikebeta2909]

Great vid, thank you Aryan. Do you have a gd&t courses you teach or maybe you can make a few videos about that? Thanks man

[@with-Aryan]

It's very interesting that you ask! It's under construction, and will be out in February. If you want to stay tunned, sign up to my mailing list so you get it with a launching discount , just sign up here courses.solidworkstutorials.net/Webinar-Registration?utm=SCPHomeCTA

[@mikebeta2909]

@@with-Aryan Thank you Aryan, I am on your list already :) Great content, man!!!

[@Raz_Tactical]

I think it's wrong but to ask for budget at the start. I would say this should be the second question with first one being something to give you a rough idea of what the project is. I've spent way too much time in meetings with people who's projects would have involved 10x work than what their budget was.

[@with-Aryan]

Its just another way of looking at things, once you know their budget, you can have a look at what they are looking for, and then inform them regarding the real budget, or often then not people are unaware of how niche CAD is, and the costs that come with it.

[@broderp]

You cannot guarantee component quality or fit. 3rd party supp,ies, especially cost effective ones typically use substandard parts, seconds or get part that have poor quality control. Cost on that website are list, not cost and do not take into account seller markup or large volume sales or getvth g the product direct.

[@with-Aryan]

there are ways to guarantee a 100% fit, that can be achieve through using GD&T or getting standard components

[@xsaviour755]

I'm an industrial designer, I have a skill set that is a good ratio of visual styling prowess, problem solver, concept to manufacture, quote drawing to production drawings even packaging specs. I have probably a 5/10 in Class A surfacing using Solidworks. Essentially everything needed to solve problems to a production ready files. Almost 20 years experience but I still only charge $ 80AUD / hour to clients that pretty much give me 50-60hrs a month. My question is, I look at job placement websites and most only offer around 100K per year for onsite senior roles which only translate to around $50AUD/hour. How do i find clients that are willing to go beyond what I find is on offer on job sites? Personally I feel my level of experience is worth around $120-150 but my competition are full time on site design engineers. FYI, I don't do heavy mechanical design work, only simple mechanical design work that can be found usually in the home or shops.

[@with-Aryan]

After a few years of experience its always better to even start your own gig, the market at times based on your locality might never give you the rate you demand, that is why setting a business online can help, and since you are the Boss, you can demand your rate and clients will pay that, as long as you delivery quality work.

[@jeffminnich3291]

I've been in design for over 30 years. One thing you can always use to help with getting more money than the initial job pays is to add bonus programs to your job performance. Bonuses are looked at different, it just depends on the company. I'm in the same situation as far as I need a way to market myself to get the compensation I feel is deserved for the work that I can do. I'm just looking now, I've got a great portfolio but getting a good client that needs exactly what I am really good at is the tough part. Always be looking or you miss the great opportunities. I've found the best all around is engineering/manufacturing contract businesses. They get allot of diverse projects that keep you moving. Good luck.

[@basileke8502]

I'm not getting jobs on Upwork. What should I do

[@ramdaniaghilas635]

Hi how can i add the misumi extension to solidworks please.

[@with-Aryan]

To add the Misumi extension to SolidWorks, follow the below steps: 1. Go to Misumi's website and download the extension file 2. Open SolidWorks and click on "Tools" followed by "Add-ins" 3. In the "Add-ins" window, click on the "Browse" button and locate the downloaded extension file 4. Once you have found the extension file, select it and click "OK" 5. After you have added the extension, it will appear in the list of SolidWorks add-ins 6. Finally, check the box next to the Misumi extension to enable it. Now, the Misumi extension will be available in the SolidWorks "Command Manager" toolbar. You can use it to access Misumi components and configure them to match your requirements.

[@SiempreConTrasto]

How do you cope with customers who cannot specify their needs? Or rather change their mind back and forth midproject?

[@with-Aryan]

duck and move! :)) it makes your job harder and you have to simplify it for them. unfortunately, that's the case in many situations

[@AdamPNelson]

Document the scope. Charge a fixed fee for the work. Then get a change order when the scope changes.

[@user-so6vn1dt8v]

I want to become a freelancer on solidworks. Are the 3 views and dimensions in the drawing provided by the person giving the project, or should I go to the factories and check them there? could you please answer

[@with-Aryan]

sometimes yes, sometimes no. You will face all sorts of challenges

[@brandonz2]

McMaster Carr is the king of online catalog libraries and cad models

[@with-Aryan]

I know them. They are good too

[@skinny7010]

Part Fit is key..use of standard equipment is great..and proficiency in SW certainly helps. But there may be more to Mechanical Engineering.. You've covered half the dog. Hopefully can still get wet enough to electrocute when you add the "industrial fan". The extruded aluminum is sharp AF- will scratch the sh*t out of your bathtub.. So..basically it's an advert for Misumi..

[@with-Aryan]

oh yeah! it's not a product ready to be sold! it's only a POC

[@skinny7010]

​@@with-Aryan-yes, POC would be an acronym for it..

[@golpinh]

What website do you use for downloading 3D parts?

[@with-Aryan]

Misumi, the link is in the description

[@MuhammadRizwan-ud6ui]

Mr. Aryan can you give me tips or any course. How to earn money online through cad modeling I can work on Solidworks and Creo PTC in mechanical

[@with-Aryan]

I'll look into it

[@FrankensteinDIYkayak]

last i saw on a 3D printing group a typical hourly rate was $25/hr. you talk about quality. quality is dependent on how easy is the model to edit, how likely it is to fall apart when translated., etc. being able to incorporate in parametric modeling, logic, spreadsheets, etc is a plus. GD&T works in with the larger design assembly. this meaqns signoffs. this means waiting around till the head engineer can sign off which adds time. doing GD^T means knowing math and the manufacturing operations. manytimes machinists struggle with this level of math. seems you are leaving alot out.

[@with-Aryan]

You make some valid points about factors that can affect the hourly rate for 3D modeling services, such as the complexity of the model and the level of detail required. Additionally, incorporating parametric modeling, GD&T, and other design elements can require specialized knowledge and skills, which may also impact the hourly rate. I agree that quality is an important consideration when it comes to 3D modeling, and factors such as ease of editing and translation can have a significant impact on the overall quality of the design. However, it's also important to consider other factors such as the level of experience and expertise of the designer, as well as their ability to communicate effectively with clients and other stakeholders. Regarding GD&T, I agree that this can be a complex topic that requires specialized knowledge and math skills. However, it's also an important aspect of many engineering and manufacturing processes, and can help ensure that designs are functional, manufacturable, and meet the required specifications. As you mentioned, machinists may struggle with this level of math, which is why it's important for designers to have a solid understanding of GD&T and be able to effectively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the design process. Overall, the hourly rate for 3D modeling services can depend on a variety of factors, and it's important for both clients and designers to carefully consider these factors and ensure that the services provided meet their needs and expectations.

[@alirezarezaei2976]

Bro are you Iranian? Just wanted to tell thanks and cheers for your good advices

[@with-Aryan]

Yes! Thank you for watching dawsh

[@mohamadamin5238]

آرین جان سلام، لطفا ویدیو با زیرنویس فارسی بزار ، ممنون

[@with-Aryan]

salam, chashm

[@shekiba.646]

I worked as a Solidworks drafter for a company. I have good skills in Solidworks. I am currently looking for remote work from home. Do you know any?

[@with-Aryan]

Sadly but I cannot help you with work at the moment. But have a look at websites like Upwork or Freelancer.com

[@shekiba.646]

@@with-Aryan okay. Thanks

[@user-uk5bw8fc4m]

can they manufacture the components that i designed ?

[@with-Aryan]

Yes they can! they do custome parts as well!

[@Cyclingjimmer]

Love the videos! But euh.. whats the song during the build?

[@with-Aryan]

Thanks, can’t remember

[@user-ek8je4ri3z]

Can I upload my models and Ideas on there after modelling

[@with-Aryan]

No, because it needs to be an actual manufactured product in their inventory. It's not like GrabCAD.

[@_Waldezas]

Where did the red round bath thing end up? + Wonder how this extension calculates parts? Because I can buy 2 m standard profile, and cut it (f you have saw and workshop that is), which will be cheaper, than ordering pre cut parts. The less work, sometimes costs more money. And what happens when you need to change these parts and components? Download new ones? And this video is just such an affiliate to Misumi. There are much faster ways to work through Weldment and structural Assemblies, than this example. Only to include price in the list? And the name for the video is misleading as well. So did you prove how to make more money with Solidworks, or did you make a convenient presentation about how to use Misumi website and extention?

[@with-Aryan]

Faster to work through it maybe you are right. but when it comes to actually ordering those parts, you will be exponentially slower and spend considerably more time to create drawings right, find vendors, email them and ask them for quotes, wait 2 or 3 days for their response (IF they can do it), please the order the next day, so I stand corrected. My way is considerably faster buddy, you gotta trust me on this one

[@_Waldezas]

@@with-Aryan depends what is your aim of design. Save time on modeling or save time on ordering?

[@michaelsegatto8334]

I really wanted to take a course, but the Brazilian reality is different from yours, the value is absurdly expensive in relation to the course, as I said, I would really like to take the course but it is very expensive, why not set up a platform like netflix charge a monthly amount for the credit card and make the contents available? Could people from countries like Brazil also access this type of information, maybe you read this comment, even with the Christmas promotion the value is very expensive to get an idea 1,997 dollars comes out to almost 10 thousand reais for Brazilians, not even a college is this amount per year.

[@with-Aryan]

there is a 75% discount right now if you check my page! until the end of the year. Would that help solve your problem?

[@user-yd1ro2jq5m]

hy bro i am from pakistan how can i register with misumi? kindly guide me,, thank you

[@with-Aryan]

They don't have an account there sadly. Would their website in India deliver to Pakistan maybe? in.misumi-ec.com/ I am not sure about the regulations!

[@dannyeastwood6332]

Where do you find customers?

[@with-Aryan]

That question is the difference between making no money and making a lot of money. That's up to you and your skills on how to market yourself, on freelance websites? your local network? Going to exhibitions? running ads?...

[@akshaymarvaniya6227]

​@@with-Aryanif you have more coustomer then can you give some work to Me. I have less work coming in Solidwork. Thank you

[@jayhanumaan1]

bro how can become advance level in solidworks ?

[@with-Aryan]

Enroll in my course! Honestly! it's the best way. OR, practice practice and practice! That's the only way. Only in my course, you'll move much smarter and faster

[@_weiwei4683]

I am a SolidWorks enthusiast, you who have experience for you and there is a lot of demand for those who are in the world of freelancing? Answer me please, I admire you😍

[@with-Aryan]

Hi, thank you for watching!

[@dragossebastian1423]

the cours is free?

[@with-Aryan]

Nothing free is worth the effort, it’s premium because it pays off

[@jeroboam4486]

Clickbait, no value in this video. This is just an ad for Mizuwhatever ...

[@with-Aryan]

sorry I gave you the wrong impression

[@AdamPNelson]

If an engineer is great they won't charge by the hour. They will charge a fixed fee for a project. They put their money where their mouth is and charge what it's worth to the client. it also forces you to get better. if a client has a $1M problem nobody can solve except you then you charge them $1M and if it takes you 5 min to do it good for you.

[@with-Aryan]

It's valid! That's the point where you charge for your engineering skills over your sw skills. Well said

[@pratikkhamkar13]

Are you indian?

[@with-Aryan]

no sir

[@ermalkoci1361]

So you make more money because you have more experience? Thanks for the insight! I subscribed because I liked one of your videos, but unsubscribed after seeing some more, because I can't stand the self-admiration and condescending tone of your videos. We get it man, you're the god of Solidworks, now give it a rest.

[@with-Aryan]

Hello, I appreciate your candid feedback and I'm sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy some of my content. My aim is always to share my knowledge and experiences, not to come off as condescending or self-admiring. I recognize that communication can sometimes be misinterpreted, especially online, and I will take your comments into account for future videos. After all, my goal is to foster a positive learning environment for everyone. I apologize if my tone came off as arrogant-that certainly wasn’t my intention. My goal has always been to provide the best educational content for my viewers, and I realize I still have room for improvement. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I hope you might consider giving my channel another chance in the future. Best, Aryan Fallahi