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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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Designing for Developing Hazards: Lessons from the Derrimut Crane Collapse

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Designing for Developing Hazards Crane accidents are among the most visible reminders of the risks inherent in construction. The collapse of a crane at a data centre site in Derrimut, Melbourne , brought attention once again to the vulnerability of temporary lifting structures. While formal investigations are still underway, and no conclusions should be drawn prematurely, the event provides a valuable opportunity for reflection within the engineering community. This article considers the collapse not as an isolated failure but as a case study in hazard identification . In particular, it highlights how mechanical engineers must adapt from a static, design-phase view of risk to a dynamic, real-time approach to hazard monitoring . Wind, soil stability, and load conditions are well-known hazards. But with modern tools — including LiDAR scanning for obstacle detection — engineers can move toward a future where developing hazards are continuously tracked, anticipated, and controlled. Fro...
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Solidworks - Inventor - 3D Modelling Gosford - Sydney

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Hamilton By Design – Professional Engineering Drafting & LiDAR Scanning Services If you’re looking for reliable, accurate engineering drafting services , you’re not alone. Whether you’re developing a new product, documenting an existing asset, or preparing designs for fabrication, clear and precise drafting is essential. Good drafting doesn’t just represent geometry — it communicates intent, tolerances, and build information in a way that your fabricators and suppliers can trust . At Hamilton By Design , we specialise in professional drafting services backed by engineering expertise — ensuring the drawings you rely on are accurate, useful, and ready for real-world production. Why Drafting Still Matters In a world where 3D models are everywhere, 2D drafting still plays a critical role in engineering and manufacturing. Detailed drawings are used for: fabrication and assembly instructions compliance and certification documentation quoting and production planning site installation and...
Location: Sydney NSW, Australia
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