Drafting

Mechanical & Structural Drafting Services

Precision Drafting & LiDAR Scanning Services

At Hamilton By Design, we deliver high-quality mechanical and structural drafting services backed by engineering expertise and integrated 3D LiDAR scanning. Our team produces technically accurate, standards-compliant documentation that supports every stage of your project — from initial concept and detailed design through to fabrication and construction.

Whether you’re detailing complex machinery, developing steel structures, or capturing existing site conditions with advanced LiDAR scanning, our drafting outputs are engineered for clarity, accuracy, and reliable build-ready execution.

Why Work With Us

Accurate drafting is fundamental to reducing errors, improving communication, and keeping your project on schedule. Our drafting solutions help you:

  • Create fabrication-ready drawings compliant with Australian standards (e.g., AS 1100, AS 4100, AS 4041).
  • Enhance collaboration between design, engineering, and fabrication teams.
  • Minimise delays, costly rework, and onsite clashes.
  • Simplify procurement, workshop fabrication, and site installation.
  • Incorporate real-world site data using precise 3D LiDAR scans.

What We Produce

Structural Drafting: Detailed plans for steel frameworks, foundations, platforms, and industrial structures, prepared for compliance and constructability. Key outputs include structural layouts, foundation details, connection drawings, and shop drawings for fabricators.

Mechanical Drafting: Comprehensive documentation for plant layouts, machinery, piping systems, and assemblies. Deliverables include detailed part and assembly drawings, P&IDs, equipment layouts, bills of materials, and support for pressure piping and HVAC systems.

Detail Drafting & As-Built Capture

Our detail drafting services define every component clearly and accurately, ready for fabrication. By integrating high-accuracy 3D LiDAR scanning, we capture existing site geometry to support retrofit design, clash detection, reverse engineering, digital twin development, and upgrade planning.

Tools & Technologies

We use industry-standard software to deliver precise, efficient outcomes, including:

  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Inventor
  • FARO/Scene point cloud tools
  • Navisworks for coordination and review

Industries We Support

Our drafting and scanning services help across multiple sectors, such as:

  • Mining – structural platforms, conveyors, processing plant layouts.
  • Construction – steel detailing, infrastructure documentation.
  • Manufacturing – custom machinery and fabrication documentation.

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