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Engineering Design & CAD
Mechanical, product and machine design, taken from concept to fully detailed 3D models and engineering drawings that are ready for manufacturing.
Who it helps
- Product teams and start-ups developing a new mechanical product
- Manufacturers who need production-ready models and drawings
- Engineering teams that need extra design and drafting capacity
Software
SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, Siemens NX
Overview
What the service covers
INSPIREWORKSS provides mechanical design and 3D CAD modelling for products, machines and components. Work can start from a sketch, an idea or an existing part, and ends with parametric 3D models, assemblies and 2D engineering drawings that a manufacturer can work from.
Models are built with a clean feature structure and constraints, so they stay easy to change as the design develops. Drawings follow drafting standards, with GD&T added where the design needs it, and design-for-manufacturing thinking is brought in early, while changes are still cheap.
The same approach is behind the CAD builds on the INSPIREWORKSS YouTube channel, from a perforated sheet-metal enclosure to moulded plastic parts and cutting tools.
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What's included
- 3D part and assembly modelling in SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo, Inventor, NX and more
- 2D engineering drawings and detailing in AutoCAD or your CAD package
- GD&T on drawings where the design needs it
- Product and machine design, from concept sketch to detailed model
- Sheet metal and moulded plastic part design
- Design for manufacturing (DFM) checks on parts and assemblies
Deliverables
What you get
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Parametric 3D parts and assemblies built with clean structure and constraints
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Detailed 2D drawings prepared to drafting standards, with GD&T where required
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Design-for-manufacturing thinking applied early, while changes are still cheap
Specification
Skills and software
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Mechanical DesignMechanical design and development. | Mechanical design and development. |
| Product Design & DevelopmentProduct design and development lifecycle. | Product design and development lifecycle. |
| Machine DesignMachine component and system design. | Machine component and system design. |
| 3D CAD Modelling3D modelling for parts and assemblies. | 3D modelling for parts and assemblies. |
| Assembly ModellingAssembly structure and constraints. | Assembly structure and constraints. |
| 2D Drafting2D drafting and detailing. | 2D drafting and detailing. |
| Engineering DrawingDrawing creation, detailing and standards. | Drawing creation, detailing and standards. |
| Design for Manufacturing (DFM)DFM-focused design improvements. | DFM-focused design improvements. |
| GD&TGeometric dimensioning and tolerancing. | Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. |
| Package | Used for |
|---|---|
| SolidWorks3D parts, assemblies, sheet metal and product design | 3D parts, assemblies, sheet metal and product design |
| AutoCAD2D drafting, detailing and engineering drawings | 2D drafting, detailing and engineering drawings |
| Autodesk Inventor3D mechanical design and assembly modelling | 3D mechanical design and assembly modelling |
| PTC CreoParametric modelling of parts and assemblies | Parametric modelling of parts and assemblies |
| Siemens NX3D CAD for product design and development | 3D CAD for product design and development |
FAQ
Common questions
Which CAD software do you use for mechanical design?
AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, PTC Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Siemens NX and more. Models and drawings can be prepared in the package your team already uses.
Can you start from a sketch or an idea?
Yes. Design work runs from concept to fully detailed 3D models and engineering drawings, so a sketch, a photo of an existing part or a written description of what the part must do is a good starting point.
Do the drawings include GD&T?
Where the design needs it. Drawings are prepared to drafting standards, with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing added for the features that control fit and function.
What is design for manufacturing (DFM)?
DFM means shaping a part so it is practical and economical to make, for example with sensible wall thicknesses, bend radii and tolerances. It is applied early in the design, while changes are still cheap.
Enquire about Engineering Design & CAD
Tell us about the component or system, the deliverable you need and any drawings or standards involved.