[Kornphlake]

We've been seeing a lot of speculation by our internet certified engineering group, I just wanted to know how many of us actually know a thing or two about engineering, physics, metallurgy, welding, machining, hydraulic systems or have other related technical skills. I'm not being close minded and saying you have to have a Phd in thermodynamics but some real certification or OJT or something would definately be nice.


Kornphlake:
BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Entry level machining (conventional & CNC)
Quality control
Automation (including hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
Metal forming processes
Engineering fundamentals (statics, mechanics, materials science)
CAD(SolidWorks, ProE)/ CAM (Virtual Gibbs)

 

[Orvan]

Certified Tech Whore

Registered Online Mountainbiker (part time)

 

[bagtagley]

Everything I know about Engineering I learned on the internet.

 

[buildyourown]

Edumacation:
Welding Engineering, Ohio State University
CNC Machining, Local CC

Jerbs:
Framebuilder, Ti and Steel
Production CNC aerospace machinist
aerospace toolmaker
hydraulic tool designer
Mechanical Designer (CAD)

Solidworks, Autocad, cadkey, mastercam, Catia, Solidcam

 

[Tenchiro]

Highschool metal shop and drafting.

 

[Ronny Grady]

Undergraduate, Masters, and PHD in B.S.

 

[biggins]

welding
fabrication
auto mechanics
carpenter
cellular technician
mountain biker
pimp/playa

 

[Jeremy R]

Kornphlake:
BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology

I have a BS Manufacturing Engineering degree as well.
I manufacture a whole lot of BS in these threads all the time. :eviltongu

Actually, I have a degree in Economics and Finance, so I don't know squat about engineering. Come to think of, I don't know too much about economics or finance either.
I do know that I like to ride bikes, fast, though.

 

[Slugman]

I can't help you design or work on anything... but if you get F'ed up in a crash let me know - 10 years biomedical engineering items ranging from Orthopedic devices to aesthetic/quality of life implants (injectable polymers/stents).

4 Patents for Spinal instruments/implants.
6 more applications... still in process at USPTO (2+ year process)

Bike related - Total F'ing hack... but I get the job done!

 

[derrick]

Does being a certified Locomotive Engineer count?

 

[w00dy]

Mechanical Engineering BS from University at Buffalo (I still need a couple credits but I'm almost there)
Bike Mechanic (3 summers)

 

[AZRacerX]

Rocket Scientist

 

[XpeteX]

Sleep! that's where I'm a Viking!

 

[Westy]

I have developed top secret military image analysis software that can determine how flexy something is from a blurry 2-D jpg.

 

[GiantRider]

Im a certified beerologist, does that count?

 

[stringcheese]

I have developed top secret military image analysis software that can determine how flexy something is from a blurry 2-D jpg.

Can it even see through the pinkbike watermark?

 

[Enginerd A2]

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
-Pretty good at CAD: UG, SDRC IDEAS, AutoCAD, a few simple postprocessors
-Okay at CAE: Hyperworks, MSC NASTRAN, but I haven't used it much recently
-A little CFD work in FLUENT, but it's been a while
-Pretty good machinist with a conventional mill and lathe
-Good at running a laser cutter and a CNC router
-Not so good at using a CNC mill (I need some more experience)
-3 years as auto industy engineering intern, design, testing, and manufacturing
-3+ years bike shop rat, including 1 year as full time mechanic
-1 year as machinist/fabricator in a custom plastic fabricating shop
-Leader of Human Powered Vehicle design group for capstone design project
-Envious of dw's amazing designs and attention to detail
-Ridemonkey semi-lurker

 

[SirChomps-a-Lot]

BA in computer science from UC Berkeley.

That's right, beyotch, BA.

 

[Westy]

Can it even see through the pinkbike watermark?

That is what makes it so top secret.

I also have a PHd in Art History, I did my thesis on 13th century Flemish tea cups.

 

[biggins]

ba in bootyology
masters, phd in rump formation and location
specialist in booty appreciation.
thesis written on "the effects of gravity on booty over lifespan of the average woman"
performed multiple density/reactivity tests throughout my 28 years studying

 

[DamienC]

Rocket Scientist

Me too...for real.

 

[cali4niabiker]

BS & soon to be MS in chemistry with speciality in catalysis and plastics chemistry, so if you want to talk about rubber seals... I could help

Worked on sales floor/mechanic at bike shop for 2 full summers before going to grad school

 

[chicodude]

im a brain scientist

or is it a rocket surgeon?

 

[Edgy]

Retired SportFocker.

 

[Transcend]

Ba - Journalism
Ba - Poli sci (in about 12 weeks time)

This means i can coin any term i wish, make it known to the public at large, and then lie and say i never created the term nor did i wish it to become popular when their is public backlash.

 

[Jm_]

Destroyer of rear shocks

Stratos x1
Fox x2
Romic x3
5th element x1

Also aeronautical science degree, private, commercial, twin, instrument, and instructor pilot.

 

[S.G.D]

Ba - Journalism
Ba - Poli sci (in about 12 weeks time)

This means i can coin any term i wish, make it known to the public at large, and then lie and say i never created the term nor did i wish it to become popular when their is public backlash.

bahahahah


i went to highschool...now im in college......duurrr

~SGD

 

[Acadian]

none!

 

[scofflaw23]

I made a bridge out of toothpicks in 5th grade.

 

[Dartman]

I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night!

Mike

 

[Jm_]

I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night!

Mike

Im so-going to use that line when I am flying for an airline.

Also the line from "The air up there".

"I had a few close calls and near-misses, but I chalked it up to experience and I'm feeling better about it"

 

[OGRipper]

I likes bikes.

No formal engineering education.

 

[TWISTED]

Head of quality control Kinesis USA, INC.
Mountain Cycle factory test rider.

 

[steve45]

have no official qualifications, but since high school i have dabled in some stuff, i've had some brief experience in.
sheet metal working, laser cutting etc
machining, lathe etc, very brief though.
lots of CAD experience, dont think i could work fulltime with it though, it gets so tedious, i used to be an absolute wizz but after working on it for a couple of weeks(unpayed may i add) i was ready to tear my hair out with boredom.

i got the usual high school qualification in metal work and graphic comms(CAD, tech drawing etc) but as i have found this stands for pretty much nothing in the real world.

i dont even try to pretend that i'm in any way knowagable in this when it comes to engineering, but i have picked up enough info to almost understand most of what you guy are talking about.

i would like to get into engineering of some form as a profession but unfortunatly i dont have the qualifications or enough experience, i'm gonna get more info on training etc.

 

[SuspectDevice]

BS Exercise science, USAC expert coaching license, NSCA CSCS.
14 years of bike racing. I don't care whether bike designs work or not, but i can make a rider work no problem.

 

[Rabie]

Bestickered Freerider and Whistler Cheerleader.

Exactly.

 

[sguhrofst8]

yeah, I know some stuff.
Engineering degree may 2003
computer science may 2003
bike mechanic few years
yada yada

 

[Transcend]

BS Exercise science, USAC expert coaching license, NSCA CSCS.
14 years of bike racing. I don't care whether bike designs work or not, but i can make a rider work no problem.

wait, o what's your excuse with me?

 

[gastro]

I grew up on a farm.

 

[dw]

i grew up near a farm