Hamilton By Design – Mechanical Engineering, 3D Scanning & Digital QA
At Hamilton By Design, we combine on-site laser scanning, practical mechanical engineering, and fabrication-ready documentation to help your projects go together first time, every time. Below are answers to our most common client questions.
General
What does Hamilton By Design do?
We specialise in:
3D LiDAR / laser scanning and point-cloud capture
3D modelling and drafting in SolidWorks
Reverse engineering and design reviews
FEA and mechanical design (as needed)
Fabrication-ready drawings
Digital quality assurance before components leave the workshop
We reduce rework, installation issues, and shutdown risk by providing accurate measurements and engineering clarity.
Where are you based and what areas do you service?
We are based on the NSW Central Coast and service:
Sydney and Greater Sydney
Newcastle & the Hunter Valley
Central Coast & Mid-North Coast
Bowen Basin, Mount Isa and regional QLD
Heavy-industry sites across Australia
Travel for remote projects can be arranged.
Who do you typically work with?
Our clients include:
Fabrication and machining workshops
CHPP / coal-handling and mineral processing plants
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Infrastructure and construction contractors
Power stations, energy producers and utilities
If your plant or structure needs to be measured, upgraded, repaired or documented, we can help.
3D Laser Scanning & Point Clouds
What is 3D laser scanning and why would I use it?
3D laser scanning captures millions of precise points (a “point cloud”) of your site or equipment. Benefits include:
Accurate measurements with minimal downtime
Major reduction in rework
Improved safety by avoiding risky manual measurements
Better decisions during planning, design and shutdowns
What environments can you scan?
We can scan:
Processing plants (CHPP, quarries, hard-rock, mineral plants)
Pipe racks, conveyors and service corridors
Structural steel, platforms and stairs
Chutes, hoppers, bins and transfer points
Mechanical equipment and spools
Plant rooms, commercial buildings and services risers
What accuracy can I expect?
Typically within a few millimetres depending on distance and environment—ideal for fabrication, piping, structural fit-up and mechanical integration.
What deliverables do I receive?
Depending on your scope:
Registered point cloud files
3D models (SolidWorks, STEP, IGES, etc.)
2D fabrication drawings
Clash detection visuals
As-built vs As-designed comparison reports
Engineering Design & Documentation
Do you only scan, or can you also provide engineering design?
We do both. We can scan, model, engineer, draft and deliver fabrication-ready documentation—or simply provide accurate models for your internal engineers.
Which software do you use?
Primarily SolidWorks for modelling and drafting, along with professional point-cloud registration software. Deliverable formats can be tailored to your systems.
Can you reverse engineer existing components?
Yes—chutes, frames, pipe spools, wear parts, mechanical items and more. We reconstruct accurate models based on scan data.
Do you provide drawings ready for fabrication?
Yes. Our drawings include:
Clear part/assembly details
Weld notes and symbols
Materials and thicknesses
Tolerances where required
Practical workshop considerations
Digital Quality Assurance
What is digital QA before shipping to site?
Digital QA checks a fabricated item in the workshop using scan data, ensuring:
Flanges line up
Bolt holes align
Angles and offsets are correct
Clearances and interfaces match design
Problems found in the workshop cost far less than problems discovered during a shutdown.
Can you compare new designs against existing plant?
Yes. New models can be overlaid onto point cloud data to confirm alignment, detect clashes and verify maintenance clearances.
High-Risk Environments & Special Access
Can you perform scans in high-risk environments such as confined spaces, inside plant rooms, in an EWP, or at heights?
Yes. Our team includes personnel with current high-risk licences, such as:
EWP (Elevated Work Platform) high-risk licence
Working at Heights certification
Confined Space Entry permits
White Cards & site-specific inductions
We perform task-specific risk assessments and comply with your permit-to-work and isolation systems to ensure scanning is performed safely.
Project Process, Timing & Pricing
How do we start a project?
Initial discussion & scope
Proposal with deliverables and pricing
Site scan / data collection
Modelling, engineering and drafting
Client review & refinements
Final deliverables
How quickly can you respond to a job?
Depending on complexity and location, we can often mobilise within days. Shutdown-critical or remote work is scheduled in consultation with your operations team.
How is pricing structured?
Usually fixed-price quotes that include:
Scan time
Modelling/engineering effort
Travel & logistics (if required)
Deliverables
For open-ended scopes, hourly billing with agreed limits is available.
Data, Files & Intellectual Property
Who owns the scan data and models?
Upon full payment, you own the final deliverables for the stated purpose. We retain archived copies for QA and backup unless otherwise agreed.
How are files delivered securely?
Typically via secure cloud transfer, or your internal file-sharing system. Additional security requirements can be accommodated.
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Engineering work must be based on current standards, site conditions, and formal documentation—not general online information.
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LiDAR scans shown on the website are illustrative and do not represent deliverables or specifications for your project.
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8. No Guarantees of Outcome
References to service capabilities—such as “first-time-fit”, “engineering-ready models”, “shutdown-ready information”, or “fabrication accuracy”—represent typical outcomes but are not guarantees.
Actual results depend on project scope, onsite conditions, input data, and collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.
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To the maximum extent permitted under Australian law, Hamilton By Design is not responsible for:
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Owner / Director: Anthony Hamilton
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4. Business Activity
Hamilton By Design provides mechanical engineering and related services, including but not limited to:
3D LiDAR laser scanning
Point cloud processing and 3D modelling
Mechanical design and drafting
Structural and mechanical detailing for fabrication
Engineering support for coal handling, processing plants, mining, and industrial facilities
All services are provided in accordance with relevant Australian standards, client contracts, and project scopes.
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Where applicable, Hamilton By Design operates under:
Relevant Australian engineering and design standards
Project-specific safety, quality, and compliance requirements
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Melbourne hosts some of Australia’s largest engineering, fabrication, and industrial project teams. Hamilton By Design provides high-accuracy 3D laser scanning, point-cloud modelling, and fabrication-ready engineering that supports projects across the CBD, northern manufacturing precincts, and major industrial corridors.
Whether you’re upgrading brownfield plant, validating as-built conditions, or preparing a new fabrication package, our scan-to-model workflow ensures your work fits first time, every time.
Why Melbourne Chooses 3D Laser Scanning for Engineering Projects
Fast, accurate data for complex industrial environments
Millimetre-accurate as-built geometry
No shutdown required for most scans
Safely capture hard-to-access or hazardous areas
Better engineering decisions
True as-built point clouds
Clash-free design
Better layout planning
Stronger understanding of interfaces and constraints
Reduced rework and project delays
Eliminate incorrect measurements
Avoid onsite modifications
Reduce fabrication errors
Simplify installation and commissioning
Where We Deliver 3D Laser Scanning Across Melbourne
“We remove project risk by combining high-accuracy scanning, engineering judgement, and construction-ready documentation under one accountable team.” – Anthony Hamilton
Melbourne’s industrial and engineering sectors commonly requiring scanning include:
1. Manufacturing Precincts
Campbellfield
Thomastown
Dandenong South
Sunshine West
Broadmeadows
Typical projects:
Equipment skids
Process piping
Assembly jigs
Heavy fabrication QA
2. Inner-City Infrastructure
Yarra River bridges
Tram depots
Tunnels, stations, public assets
Civil upgrades around Docklands and CBD
Projects include:
Structural interfaces
Brownfield works
Fit-for-purpose access and maintenance upgrades
3. Food, Beverage & Pharmaceutical Plants
West Melbourne
Port Melbourne
Clayton & Notting Hill biotech precinct
Typical scanning:
Stainless piping
Conveyor systems
Plant expansions
Services coordination
4. Power, Utilities & Water Treatment
Sites across:
Werribee
Eastern Treatment Plant
Newport & Laverton industrial zones
Scanning supports:
Pump stations
Tanks
Filtration systems
Valve changes
Platform and access upgrades
5. Fabrication Workshops Throughout Greater Melbourne
High-accuracy pre-delivery QA for:
Structural frames
Pump skids
Modular process rooms
Pipe spools
Chutes and transfer systems
Ensure your fabrication matches the client’s as-built plant before it leaves the workshop.
Our Scan-to-Engineering Workflow
1. On-Site 3D Laser Scan
Using high-accuracy terrestrial scanners, we capture all mechanical, structural, and spatial geometry.
2. Point Cloud Processing
We register and clean the data to produce engineering-grade point clouds.
3. CAD Modelling
We convert the point cloud into:
SolidWorks models
STEP or Parasolid geometry
Fabrication drawings
Interface surfaces
4. Engineering Validation
We check:
Flange alignment
Centreline accuracy
Structural fit
Access and maintenance space
Clash-free positioning
5. Digital Deliverables
Delivered in the format your engineering or fabrication team needs.
Why Melbourne Clients Choose Hamilton By Design
Trusted by mining, energy, fabrication, and industrial clients across Australia
Strong mechanical engineering background (not just scanning technicians)
Deep experience with brownfield upgrades & shutdown constraints
Ability to support remote sites from Melbourne-based engineering teams
Everything designed to go together first time
Ready to Start Your Melbourne 3D Laser Scanning Project?
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