SolidWorks 3D Design Services Australia
Engineering-Led 3D Modelling for Industrial, Mechanical and Fabrication Projects
Hamilton By Design Co. provides professional SolidWorks 3D design and modelling services for mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, heavy industry and fabrication projects throughout Australia.
Our work extends beyond creating a model that simply looks correct. We develop practical engineering models that can support design reviews, equipment modifications, fabrication, installation planning, mechanical assessment and future plant upgrades.
By combining SolidWorks 3D modelling with engineering experience, fabrication knowledge and accurate site information, we help clients reduce uncertainty before materials are ordered or work begins on site.
SolidWorks Design for Real-World Engineering
SolidWorks provides a structured environment for developing mechanical components, assemblies, industrial equipment and supporting structures.
Hamilton By Design uses SolidWorks to support projects such as:
Mechanical components and assemblies
Industrial machinery and special-purpose equipment
Conveyors, chutes and transfer stations
Pump skids and equipment support frames
Pipework and fabricated spools
Platforms, walkways, stairs and access structures
Tanks, hoppers and process equipment
Plant layouts and equipment arrangements
Replacement components for legacy equipment
Brownfield modifications and retrofit projects
Our models are developed with fabrication, installation, operation and maintenance requirements in mind. This helps ensure the design is practical and suitable for the conditions in which it will be manufactured and used.
From Site Conditions to an Accurate 3D Model
Many industrial projects do not begin with complete or accurate drawings. Existing equipment may have been modified over many years, original drawings may be unavailable, and physical access may make conventional measurement difficult.
Hamilton By Design can develop 3D CAD models from:
Existing SolidWorks or other CAD files
AutoCAD DWG and DXF drawings
PDF and scanned paper drawings
Supplier models and equipment information
Hand sketches and marked-up drawings
Site measurements and photographs
Existing point-cloud data
New engineering-grade 3D laser scans
Physical components requiring reverse engineering
The appropriate starting information depends on the project, required accuracy and intended use of the final model.
Combining 3D Laser Scanning with SolidWorks
One of Hamilton By Design’s key capabilities is combining engineering-grade 3D laser scanning with SolidWorks design and modelling.
Our typical scan-to-design workflow is:
3D laser scanning → registered point cloud → engineering review → SolidWorks model → drawings and deliverables
The point cloud provides a measurable three-dimensional record of the existing plant, structure or equipment. This information can then be used as the foundation for a new SolidWorks model or to verify a proposed design against the actual site conditions.
This approach is especially valuable for brownfield projects where existing structures, services and equipment may restrict the available installation space.
It can help project teams:
Confirm existing dimensions and clearances
Identify undocumented site modifications
Check proposed equipment against surrounding assets
Detect clashes before fabrication
Plan tie-in locations
Verify access for installation and maintenance
Reduce repeated site visits
Improve confidence during shutdown planning
Reduce fabrication and installation rework
Instead of relying entirely on outdated drawings or manually recorded dimensions, the project team can work from captured existing-condition data.
Reverse Engineering with SolidWorks
When replacement parts or original design information are unavailable, Hamilton By Design can provide reverse engineering using 3D scanning.
Reverse engineering is not simply a matter of copying an existing component. The original item may be worn, damaged, distorted or no longer suitable for its operating conditions.
Our process can include:
Capturing the existing component or assembly
Reviewing wear, damage and dimensional variation
Reconstructing the intended geometry
Developing an editable SolidWorks model
Reviewing materials and manufacturing requirements
Improving access, reliability or maintainability
Producing replacement-part and assembly drawings
Providing suitable manufacturing files
This process is commonly applied to large industrial components, machinery, mining equipment, fabricated assemblies and legacy assets with incomplete documentation.
Mechanical Design and Equipment Development
SolidWorks supports the complete development of mechanical equipment, from an initial concept through to detailed design.
Hamilton By Design’s mechanical engineering consulting services can assist with:
Concept development
Mechanical equipment design
Component and assembly modelling
Design-for-manufacture reviews
Material selection
Equipment arrangements
Mechanism and motion studies
Maintenance and access planning
Fabrication development
Design modifications and improvements
Where required, design models can also support Finite Element Analysis and mechanical assessment.
FEA may be used to assess stress, deflection, fatigue, buckling, load paths or the suitability of a component under defined operating conditions. The extent of engineering analysis and verification is established according to the project scope.
Fabrication-Ready Drawings and Deliverables
A well-developed 3D model should provide useful information for the people who will manufacture, assemble and install the equipment.
Depending on the project, Hamilton By Design can provide:
Native SolidWorks part and assembly files
STEP, Parasolid or SAT models
General arrangement drawings
Mechanical fabrication drawings
Assembly and detail drawings
Bill of materials
Cutting and parts lists
DXF files for laser or profile cutting
AutoCAD DWG files
PDF drawing packages
Installation and equipment-layout drawings
Simplified models for coordination or client review
Our mechanical drafting services can be incorporated into the project so the drawings remain coordinated with the master 3D model.
Deliverables are confirmed at the beginning of each project to ensure the supplied files suit the client’s internal software, engineering, fabrication and document-control requirements.
Supporting Brownfield Plant Upgrades
Brownfield engineering projects present different challenges from new installations. Existing facilities may contain undocumented changes, restricted access, congested services and limited shutdown windows.
Hamilton By Design supports brownfield projects by bringing the existing site and the proposed design together within the same digital environment.
This allows us to assess:
Whether the proposed equipment will fit
How new structures will connect to existing assets
Where clashes may occur
Whether installation access is available
How equipment can be maintained after installation
Which areas require additional scanning or investigation
Finding these issues during the modelling stage is generally safer and more economical than discovering them during fabrication or installation.
Industries We Support
Hamilton By Design provides SolidWorks design and 3D modelling support for:
Mining and mineral processing
Coal handling and preparation plants
Steelmaking and smelting
Manufacturing and production facilities
Bulk-material handling
Water and wastewater infrastructure
Power generation
Food and FMCG production
Mechanical fabrication
Industrial maintenance and shutdown projects
Commercial and infrastructure projects
Our experience in operating industrial environments helps us understand how design decisions affect fabrication, installation, safety, maintenance and production.
Why Choose Hamilton By Design?
Clients engage Hamilton By Design when they require more than a generic 3D CAD model.
Our approach brings together:
Mechanical engineering knowledge
SolidWorks modelling and drafting capability
Engineering-grade LiDAR scanning
Reverse engineering experience
Practical trade and fabrication knowledge
Brownfield plant experience
Mechanical assessment and FEA capability
Fabrication-focused documentation
This connected approach helps move a project from existing-condition capture through to engineering, design development and fabrication documentation without losing critical information between stages.
The result is a more coordinated design process, fewer site surprises and greater confidence before fabrication and installation begin.
SolidWorks Design Services Across Australia
Hamilton By Design supports projects across Sydney, the NSW Central Coast, Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and regional mining and industrial locations throughout Australia.
We can assist with a complete project or provide targeted support for a particular stage, including scanning, point-cloud processing, 3D modelling, drafting, design development, reverse engineering or mechanical verification.
Discuss Your SolidWorks Project
If you require a new SolidWorks model, an existing design updated, a component reverse engineered or a point cloud converted into usable engineering information, Hamilton By Design can help.
Send us your available drawings, models, photographs, scan data or project requirements, and we can review the information before recommending an appropriate scope and deliverable format.
Contact Hamilton By Design Co. to discuss your SolidWorks 3D design, mechanical engineering or scan-to-CAD project.
Hamilton By Design Co. — Mechanical Engineering | 3D Scanning | 3D Modelling
3D Scanning Services Across Australia
Explore Hamilton By Design’s engineering-led 3D laser scanning, LiDAR, point-cloud and Scan-to-CAD services across Australian metropolitan, regional and industrial locations.
3D Scanning Services Across Australia
Explore Hamilton By Design’s engineering-led 3D laser scanning, LiDAR, point-cloud and Scan-to-CAD services across Australian metropolitan, regional and industrial locations.
