SketchArt Engineering provides 3D CAD design services for mechanical parts, assemblies and industrial equipment. We work in Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks, developing new designs from your brief or updating existing CAD models. Our work includes component selection, assembly arrangements, equipment interfaces and manufacturing details. You can assign a specific design task or involve our engineers as additional capacity for ongoing projects. We agree the software version, file formats and review stages before starting. Manufacturing drawings can be included in the agreed scope.
3D CAD design — scope and deliverables
Examples of what we model
Conveyors and transfer points (belt/chain/screw) with supports and guarding
Hoppers, bins and chutes with liner volumes and access provisions
Steel frames, trestles, pipe bridges and service platforms
Equipment frames and skids with tie-ins to OEM machines and utilities
Retrofit interfaces and adapters for upgrades to existing lines
How we model (methods & checks)
Datum references and bolt patterns fixed early; defined clearance/service envelopes
Parametric, structured assemblies suitable for PDM; consistent part numbering
Standard profiles/components and a sensible fastener strategy (edge distances, classes)
Manufacturability in mind: stock sizes, bend radii, split lines for lifting/transport
Interference/clearance and simple motion checks on critical items
Vendor data integrated early (motors, gearboxes, bearings, profiles)
Revision control and clean dependency management; in addition, options are kept lightweight for quick decisions
Quality gates before release
Geometry sanity checks against constraints and as-built data
Clearance to moving parts and defined access for service tasks
Review of critical tolerances against the manufacturing information supplied by your team
Calculated mass and centre of gravity for review by the specialist preparing the lifting plan
Notes for temporary transport/assembly split points
Client review of interfaces, assumptions and unresolved items before release
Inputs we need
Send your brief, existing CAD or sketches, site dimensions and equipment interfaces. Include the required CAD software/version, drawing standards, operating conditions, preferred suppliers and delivery date. Point clouds and installation constraints are useful where available.
Outputs from detail design (CAD only)
Deliverables may include native CAD files, STEP models, parts and assemblies, bills of materials and interface dimensions. We agree software versions, export formats and review stages before starting. Manufacturing drawings and design calculations can be added to the scope when needed.
CAD outsourcing and collaboration
For individual projects or ongoing CAD outsourcing, we agree templates, part numbering and file exchange with your team and track design revisions. PDM access and review procedures are confirmed before starting. On-site measurements and design reviews can be arranged within the agreed scope.
Boundaries (so expectations match)
No electrical/PLC, process design or pressure-vessel code packages in this scope; we coordinate those interfaces with your responsible parties.
Need 3D CAD support for new equipment or an existing design? Send your brief and available files so we can confirm the scope, required inputs and availability.
Leave a Request
Send your concept, existing CAD files or sketches, preferred software and target date. We will review the mechanical design work and agree the deliverables with your team.
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