I had tons of marvelous take aways from visiting Hawaii recently. I was stirred to live in a different frame of mind just by viewing the boys and girls surfing off of the beach. These experiences lead me to learn more about the manufacturing of the surfboards and how they're made !
Did you know that most of surfboards sold on the islands are still HAND MADE? That is awesome to me in consideration of the manufacturing software that's available . I believe the reason that there is no significant standardization of how even longboard surfboards (usually utilized by the beginner ) are constructed is because there's no standard surfer and no standard wave. People from all type of life styles and fitness abilities surf. Whether or not they surf SOUNDLY is another consideration but the goal to conquer the wave is the draw for people to continue coming back. There are many different sorts of waves to consider in this water flow game. So many in reality that the surfing set has created an entire vernacular for discussing waves. Even still it appears to me that in today's world of technology the surfing business might benefit from the implementation of engineering standards and manufacturing automation.
Here are one or two concepts that I have for a dynamic manufacturing company to use mrp systems including engineering and drafting software to take over the surfboard industry.
For instance, Solidworks and MasterCAM can work in partnership to design and build a surfboard precisely the same each time. For those who do not know, SolidWorks is a 3d CAD software which may be used to make a virtual model. It can transfer models into Ansys (my commended way to make models for analysis ) and MasterCAM. MasterCAM is among the leading producing and robotics engineering application used to programme computer numeric controlled (CNC) machining tools like CNC lathes and CNC mills to produce parts from raw materials.
This technology also allows a custom surfboard design to be simply recorded electrically by the buyer themselves if they so wish . If they would like to adjust the design or simply remake a board that was lost, robbed, broken or merely old, a matching surfboard may be made swiftly .
But you could imagine the time and materials required in the search for finding the perfect surfboard for each surfer.
Ahh, don't worry, I have an answer for this as well .
Ansys is a program which could take the same model developed in Solidworks and investigate it for stuff like tensions . The unlimited version of Ansys can even inspect how liquid will flow past the shape. The issue with Ansys in this particular situation is that there's no way to match the exact flowing conditions that the surfer will face . The manner in which a surfer adjusts their weight to maintain balance is would be tricky to duplicate . These actions which could alter depending on many factors and conditions related to the surfer. There are just too many variables that may be used for input that may or may not figure out how the surfboard glides over and thru the wave.
What metrics may be used to individualize a board more quickly ? To start with; height, weight, foot size, capability to bend the knees. A lot is occurring that can't easily be fit into a one size fits all virtual model but if the actions, muscle movements and balancing methods were analyzed for hundreds of surfers you might build a surfer scale that might be mixed with the physical characteristics of a surfer to build a surfboard near to the desires and wishes of the surfer. What would result's a way to experiment with cheaply and swiftly made surfboards designed to determine the coveted surfboard for each surfer. Hmm, something similar to how aviation manufacturers really print off a flying drone for experimentation .
Imagine being able to make one or two runs on a temporary surfboard that was built in a couple of hours. The material simply has to be capable of taking the thrashing for a day of surfing to determine that the board works . If these were say foam surfboards coated in a quick drying resin they would be made quickly and cheaply. What? Want to make a change? Simply produce another one!
This whole process might be something that an experienced surfer would be capable of using to create what he needs for each type of wave.
If nothing else, a business selling the cheaper boards to tourists and then recycling the material for the next tourist might be a way to go.
Now that would be the life for me. Helping people have fun in the sun.
Did you know that most of surfboards sold on the islands are still HAND MADE? That is awesome to me in consideration of the manufacturing software that's available . I believe the reason that there is no significant standardization of how even longboard surfboards (usually utilized by the beginner ) are constructed is because there's no standard surfer and no standard wave. People from all type of life styles and fitness abilities surf. Whether or not they surf SOUNDLY is another consideration but the goal to conquer the wave is the draw for people to continue coming back. There are many different sorts of waves to consider in this water flow game. So many in reality that the surfing set has created an entire vernacular for discussing waves. Even still it appears to me that in today's world of technology the surfing business might benefit from the implementation of engineering standards and manufacturing automation.
Here are one or two concepts that I have for a dynamic manufacturing company to use mrp systems including engineering and drafting software to take over the surfboard industry.
For instance, Solidworks and MasterCAM can work in partnership to design and build a surfboard precisely the same each time. For those who do not know, SolidWorks is a 3d CAD software which may be used to make a virtual model. It can transfer models into Ansys (my commended way to make models for analysis ) and MasterCAM. MasterCAM is among the leading producing and robotics engineering application used to programme computer numeric controlled (CNC) machining tools like CNC lathes and CNC mills to produce parts from raw materials.
This technology also allows a custom surfboard design to be simply recorded electrically by the buyer themselves if they so wish . If they would like to adjust the design or simply remake a board that was lost, robbed, broken or merely old, a matching surfboard may be made swiftly .
But you could imagine the time and materials required in the search for finding the perfect surfboard for each surfer.
Ahh, don't worry, I have an answer for this as well .
Ansys is a program which could take the same model developed in Solidworks and investigate it for stuff like tensions . The unlimited version of Ansys can even inspect how liquid will flow past the shape. The issue with Ansys in this particular situation is that there's no way to match the exact flowing conditions that the surfer will face . The manner in which a surfer adjusts their weight to maintain balance is would be tricky to duplicate . These actions which could alter depending on many factors and conditions related to the surfer. There are just too many variables that may be used for input that may or may not figure out how the surfboard glides over and thru the wave.
What metrics may be used to individualize a board more quickly ? To start with; height, weight, foot size, capability to bend the knees. A lot is occurring that can't easily be fit into a one size fits all virtual model but if the actions, muscle movements and balancing methods were analyzed for hundreds of surfers you might build a surfer scale that might be mixed with the physical characteristics of a surfer to build a surfboard near to the desires and wishes of the surfer. What would result's a way to experiment with cheaply and swiftly made surfboards designed to determine the coveted surfboard for each surfer. Hmm, something similar to how aviation manufacturers really print off a flying drone for experimentation .
Imagine being able to make one or two runs on a temporary surfboard that was built in a couple of hours. The material simply has to be capable of taking the thrashing for a day of surfing to determine that the board works . If these were say foam surfboards coated in a quick drying resin they would be made quickly and cheaply. What? Want to make a change? Simply produce another one!
This whole process might be something that an experienced surfer would be capable of using to create what he needs for each type of wave.
If nothing else, a business selling the cheaper boards to tourists and then recycling the material for the next tourist might be a way to go.
Now that would be the life for me. Helping people have fun in the sun.
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Written by David Krantz Industry Director - Engineering at UsersUnite. David's blog will debate issues and news related to manufacturing software. If you have got a subject that you would like to see David write about please visti us at UsersUnite and BE HEARD!
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