Calling all engineering geniuses....
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My lathe wouldn't be much cop for making engine parts, it's a Proxxon PD230 with the milling head.
I bought it for another hobby that I'm not really doing any more.
As for Engineers, I consider myself an Engineer but I wouldn't be one on the continent.
I don't have a degree (got thrown out of Uni in fact) but all my hobbies and interests have a certain "engineering" theme.
Also I was a Royal Engineer, dems, construction, water supply and plant operating a speciality.
I bought it for another hobby that I'm not really doing any more.
As for Engineers, I consider myself an Engineer but I wouldn't be one on the continent.
I don't have a degree (got thrown out of Uni in fact) but all my hobbies and interests have a certain "engineering" theme.
Also I was a Royal Engineer, dems, construction, water supply and plant operating a speciality.
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Since I come from the States originally, my definition of an engineer are the guys who invent and design things. Most have pocket protectors and know how to use a slide ruler. That, and Engineers drive trains.
They have 'professional' standing in most countries, and classifying machinists, mechanics, etc, as engineers confuses the issue and cheapens all of the aforementioned role titles.
On a seperate, but related issue, it's a shame that this country does not recognise some of the higher level IT jobs as 'professionals' with recognised classifications. But I would say that as I am a CTO....
They have 'professional' standing in most countries, and classifying machinists, mechanics, etc, as engineers confuses the issue and cheapens all of the aforementioned role titles.
On a seperate, but related issue, it's a shame that this country does not recognise some of the higher level IT jobs as 'professionals' with recognised classifications. But I would say that as I am a CTO....
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From: Plymouth
Originally Posted by Ginge,Dec 8 2010, 08:02 PM
Good engineering is good engineering.
Highest specific output NA engine in production mounted front/mid in a light weight car with a special gearbox giving 50/50 weight distribution and rear drive via an LSD, the perfect driver's car.
Constructed as a labour of love by proud engineers celebrating their company's 50th anniversary.
Highest specific output NA engine in production mounted front/mid in a light weight car with a special gearbox giving 50/50 weight distribution and rear drive via an LSD, the perfect driver's car.
Constructed as a labour of love by proud engineers celebrating their company's 50th anniversary.
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From: Plymouth
Originally Posted by chrispayze,Dec 9 2010, 02:08 PM
Completely agree with the above sentiments. In Europe, you are not even allowed to call yourself an engineer until you attain chartership. That's how it should be, but I would say that, I got my chartership last year! 
Interestingly, teachers are a similar case. In Germany, they are not far behind doctors, engineers, lawyers etc in terms of 'status', yet over here they can get a bit of a slating. Still, at least plumbers and electricians can't call themselves teachers...!
Interestingly, teachers are a similar case. In Germany, they are not far behind doctors, engineers, lawyers etc in terms of 'status', yet over here they can get a bit of a slating. Still, at least plumbers and electricians can't call themselves teachers...!
But being chartered in the Nuke industry (at least in her role) is pointless and offers absolutely no benefit in any way.
She was a long way down the path but abandoned it to focus on management.
Which unfortunately is where the biggest income is.
I had the pleasure of working with one of the UKs leading experts in radiation metrology this week.
Fascinating, and a real Engineer - albeit not an oily one!
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Originally Posted by m1bjr,Dec 9 2010, 02:50 PM
Did they sack the bloke greasing the bushes in the end though?
There are a few issues I can see but that is a few issues on a car with genuine engineering integrity. Not a few good points on a car knocked together out of a corporate parts bin to meet a price.
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From: Hertford
Originally Posted by Ginge,Dec 10 2010, 09:20 PM
There are a few issues I can see but that is a few issues on a car with genuine engineering integrity. Not a few good points on a car knocked together out of a corporate parts bin to meet a price.
The adjusters being one of those parts bin pieces.
Fortunately, they have to be passivated on the NSX, but CAN still cause issues.
Mind you, it's a lot better than many cars I could mention, where an obsession for FREDs & Options mean that even the parts bin bits aren't properly tested together...