Light Fabrication for Residential and Commercial Applications
Hamilton By Design provides product design and fabrication development for light steel fabrication used in residential and commercial environments. This service is focused on bespoke steel products that require accurate design, clear fabrication documentation, and reliable installation outcomes.
Our work sits between concept and fabrication. We develop fabrication-ready designs that integrate with existing buildings, services, and site conditions, supporting builders, fabricators, and property owners who require confidence that components will fit first time.
This service complements our mechanical engineering, 3D scanning, and CAD capabilities and is typically engaged where off-the-shelf products are unsuitable or where site-specific conditions must be addressed early.
Design-for-Fabrication Approach
All products within this category are developed using design-for-fabrication principles. This means geometry, tolerances, fixing methods, and installation constraints are considered during design, not left to be resolved on site.
Where required, designs are informed by existing-condition data captured through our 3D scanning services:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/3d-laser-scanning/
Design development and detailing are carried out using SolidWorks-based 3D CAD workflows to produce fabrication-ready outputs:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/3d-cad/
Gates & Access Steel
We design bespoke gates and access steel for residential and commercial properties, tailored to site geometry, fixing conditions, and operational requirements.
Typical applications include sliding gates, swing gates, cantilever gates, pedestrian access gates, and commercial entry gates. Designs consider post fixings, ground interfaces, clearances, and integration with surrounding structures.
Related engineering capability:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/mechanical-engineering/
Door & Window Grills
Door and window grills are often required to balance security, ventilation, and architectural intent. We develop opening-specific grill designs that suit residential retrofits and commercial refurbishments.
Products may include security door grills, window grills, decorative architectural grills, and removable systems where access or maintenance is required. Geometry and fixing are resolved during design to support clean fabrication and installation.
Supporting drafting capability:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/structural-drafting/
Balustrades, Handrails & Guarding
Balustrades, handrails, and guarding systems are safety-critical elements commonly introduced during upgrades and renovations. We provide fabrication-ready designs for residential and commercial settings where existing conditions vary and standard systems are unsuitable.
Designs consider fixing interfaces, load paths, and integration with existing slabs, stairs, or structures.
Engineering certification can be provided where required:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/engineering-certification/
Screens & Architectural Steel
Steel screens and feature panels are used for privacy, shading, boundary definition, and architectural expression. We design lightweight fabricated steel screens suited to balconies, courtyards, façades, and internal spaces.
Design development includes panelisation, fixing strategy, finishes, and installation sequencing to ensure the product can be fabricated and installed efficiently.
Related CAD and documentation services:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/3d-cad-drawings/
Stairs, Ladders & Access Systems
We design light-duty stairs, ladders, and access systems for residential and commercial environments where space constraints or existing geometry require a bespoke solution.
Applications include compact staircases, mezzanine access stairs, fixed ladders, and maintenance access systems. Accurate geometry is critical, and designs are developed to suit fabrication and on-site installation.
Mechanical engineering support:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/mechanical-engineering/
Bollards, Barriers & Protective Steel
Protective steel elements such as bollards and barriers are commonly introduced to manage vehicle movement, protect assets, and improve pedestrian safety.
We design light fabricated protective steel for car parks, commercial sites, and mixed-use developments, resolving fixing, spacing, and integration with existing pavements or structures.
Custom Frames, Brackets & Light Steel Assemblies
Many light fabrication projects involve custom brackets, frames, or small assemblies to support equipment, services, or architectural elements.
We develop fabrication-ready designs for mounting frames, brackets, skids, and small steel assemblies, ensuring interfaces with client equipment and existing buildings are clearly defined.
Supporting CAD workflows:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/3d-cad/
Ute Trays & Light Commercial Vehicle Trays
For residential and commercial trade use, we design custom ute trays and light commercial vehicle trays where off-the-shelf solutions do not meet operational requirements.
Designs consider vehicle mounting, load distribution, accessory integration, and fabrication practicality. This service is limited to light commercial use and does not extend to heavy vehicle manufacturing.
Van & Light Commercial Vehicle Fit-Outs
We provide design support for internal van fit-outs involving light steel fabrication only. Typical applications include shelving systems, equipment mounting frames, internal partitions, and support structures.
Designs are vehicle-specific and focused on safe mounting, durability, and ease of installation.
Engineering certification can be provided where required:
https://www.hamiltonbydesign.com.au/home/engineering-services/engineering-certification/
Engineering Certification
All products within this category can be mechanically engineered and certified where required. Certification scope is defined on a project-by-project basis and may support approvals, compliance requirements, or handover documentation.
Certification services are delivered in conjunction with documented design and fabrication information.
Scope Clarification
This service category is limited to light steel fabrication for residential and commercial applications. It does not include heavy industrial fabrication, structural building frames, or large infrastructure works.
This clear scope ensures consistent quality, reliable delivery, and alignment with fabrication-ready outcomes.
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