Engineering & 3D Laser Scanning Services in Mount Isa
Supporting Hard-Rock Mining, Processing Plants & Regional Industry
Mount Isa is one of Australia’s most iconic mining regions — a landscape defined by heavy industry, world-class mineral resources, and complex mechanical infrastructure. Hamilton By Design partners with mining and engineering companies across Mount Isa to deliver accurate, reliable and fabrication-ready engineering solutions.
Whether you’re upgrading a conveyor, replacing worn chutes, capturing as-built data before shutdown, or solving long-term operational bottlenecks, our team brings precise engineering and modern digital tools to every project.
Our Services
3D Laser Scanning (LiDAR)
Accurate as-built information is critical in brownfield mining environments.
Hamilton By Design provides fast, high-accuracy 3D LiDAR scanning using FARO Focus technology:
- As-built capture for existing plant and machinery
- Pre-shutdown measurement and digital QA
- Point-cloud generation for design, compliance, and verification
- Clash detection for new installations
- Scan-to-CAD models for fabrication and engineering planning
High-resolution data reduces rework, improves safety, and makes it easier to plan complex upgrades.
Mechanical Engineering
We support maintenance teams, shutdown crews, and capital works projects through:
- Chute optimisation and redesign
- Conveyor modifications and transfer-tower upgrades
- Pump and slurry-handling systems
- Mechanical assemblies and machine components
- Fluid transfer and pipe-routing development
Our engineering approach focuses on reliability, maintainability, and long-term productivity.
Structural Engineering
Mining operations demand robust structures that handle harsh loads and constant vibration. Our structural services include:
- Platforms, stairs and walkways
- Structural supports and frames
- Access systems for safe maintenance
- Compliance upgrades and design verification
- Brownfield integration into existing plant layouts
Every structure is modelled in 3D to confirm safety, fit, and practical access.
3D CAD Modelling & Fabrication Drawings
We create accurate, fabrication-ready SolidWorks models and drawings for:
- Chutes, diverters and hoppers
- Conveyor frames, guards, and transfer points
- Pipe spools, manifolds, and pump skids
- Structural layouts, GA drawings and BOM creation
Our deliverables are built for real-world construction — clear, accurate and ready for fabrication.
FEA / Simulation
Before anything is manufactured or installed, we validate performance using:
- Stress analysis
- Fatigue checks
- Weld and joint assessment
- Validation of new or modified components under real loading conditions
FEA minimises risk, extends equipment life, and supports compliance with engineering standards.
Plant Upgrades & Retrofits
Mount Isa’s mining facilities operate continuously — our role is to help you improve reliability and throughput with minimal disruption:
- Brownfield redesign and integration
- Fit-for-purpose component replacement
- Productivity improvements
- Shutdown planning and digital measurement
- Design for maintainability and safety
From small modifications to large-scale infrastructure upgrades, we help mines operate with greater confidence.
Why Mining Companies in Mount Isa Choose Hamilton By Design
- Local knowledge of mining operations across the North West Minerals Province
- Fast turnaround for scans, drawings and engineering models
- Accurate digital data reducing onsite rework and re-measurement
- Fabrication-ready deliverables trusted by boilermakers, fitters, contractors and OEMs
- Practical engineering from people who understand heavy industry
We combine digital engineering with hands-on mining experience — giving you a partner who understands the environment, the pressures, and the operational realities of Mount Isa.
