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Why 3D Scanning Matters Before Mining Equipment, Conveyor and Chute Upgrades

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Reducing fabrication uncertainty, improving equipment fit-up and supporting mining shutdown planning. The Challenge of Modifying Existing Mining Equipment Mining processing plants rarely remain exactly as they were originally designed. Over time, conveyors are modified, transfer chutes are replaced, platforms are installed and mechanical equipment is upgraded to meet changing production requirements. Unfortunately, the original engineering drawings may not reflect these modifications. For maintenance superintendents, project engineers and shutdown planners, this creates an important question: How can new equipment be designed and fabricated to fit an existing mining plant when the installed geometry is uncertain? One practical solution is to use 3D LiDAR scanning before engineering design begins. Hamilton By Design combines 3D scanning, point cloud processing, mechanical engineering and CAD modelling to support mining equipment modifications across Australia. Read the full engineering ...
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3D Modelling With You Now — and 3D Modelling in the Future

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 3D Modelling  By Hamilton By Design | www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au In the 1980s through to the early 2000s, AutoCAD ruled supreme. It revolutionised the way engineers and designers approached 2D drafting, enabling technical drawings to be created and shared with speed and precision across industries. For two decades, it set the benchmark for visual communication in engineering and construction. But that era has passed. Today, we live and work in a three-dimensional world — not only in reality, but in design. From 2D Drafting to Solid Modelling: The New Standard At Hamilton By Design , we see 3D modelling not just as a tool, but as an essential evolution in how we think, design, and manufacture. The transition from 2D lines to solid geometry has reshaped the possibilities for every engineer, machinist, and fabricator. With the widespread adoption of platforms like SolidWorks , design engineers now routinely conduct simulations, tolerance analysis, motion studies, a...
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Experience the Difference of Quality

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Engineering That Works in the Real World In engineering, quality is not just about how something looks on a drawing—it is about how it performs in the real world. At Hamilton By Design, quality is built into every stage of the process. From initial data capture through to final design and fabrication, our focus is on delivering solutions that are accurate, practical, and reliable. This is what defines the difference between standard drafting and engineering-led design . What Does Quality Mean in Engineering? Quality in engineering goes beyond meeting specifications—it is about delivering outcomes that: Perform reliably in operation Integrate with existing systems Can be fabricated and installed efficiently Reduce risk across the project lifecycle Engineering quality is often defined by how well a design meets both performance and reliability requirements, ensuring it functions as intended without failure. At Hamilton By Design, this philosophy is embedded into every project we deliver....
Location: Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia
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