Engineering-Grade Point Cloud to CAD Services
Scan to CAD Perth
When existing facilities, equipment, structures, and process plants need to be modified, expanded, or documented, accurate information is critical. Unfortunately, many sites across Perth and Western Australia rely on outdated drawings, incomplete documentation, or site measurements that do not reflect what has actually been built.
Hamilton By Design provides professional Scan to CAD Perth services, combining engineering-grade LiDAR scanning with experienced mechanical and structural drafting to create accurate CAD models and drawings from real-world assets.
Rather than relying on tape measures or assumptions, we capture the existing environment using advanced 3D laser scanning technology and convert the resulting point cloud data into usable engineering deliverables.
What is Scan to CAD?
Scan to CAD is the process of converting physical assets into accurate digital engineering models and drawings.
The workflow typically includes:
- Site scanning using LiDAR technology
- Registration of the point cloud data
- Creation of CAD models
- Production of engineering drawings
- Verification against captured site conditions
The result is a highly accurate digital representation of the existing asset that can be used for engineering, maintenance, fabrication, and future upgrades.
Why Use Scan to CAD?
Many projects fail because existing site information is incorrect.
Common challenges include:
- Missing drawings
- Outdated drawings
- Unrecorded modifications
- Unknown equipment locations
- Limited shutdown windows
- Expensive site revisits
- Fabrication errors
- Installation clashes
Scan to CAD helps eliminate these issues by providing a reliable digital record of the actual site conditions.
Our Scan to CAD Workflow
1. Site Capture
Hamilton By Design uses engineering-grade LiDAR scanning equipment to capture millions of measurement points across the site.
Applications include:
- Mining facilities
- Processing plants
- Structural steel installations
- Pipework systems
- Conveyor systems
- Water treatment facilities
- Manufacturing plants
- Marine facilities
2. Point Cloud Registration
Individual scans are combined into a single registered dataset.
This process creates a coordinated point cloud representing the complete facility.
Deliverable formats can include:
- E57
- RCP
- RCS
- LAS
3. CAD Modelling
The point cloud is imported into engineering software where accurate models are developed.
Software used includes:
- SOLIDWORKS
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- Navisworks
Models may include:
- Structural steel
- Pipework
- Mechanical equipment
- Platforms and access systems
- Buildings and facilities
- Process infrastructure
4. Engineering Drawings
Once modelling is complete, the information can be converted into detailed engineering documentation.
Typical deliverables include:
- General Arrangement Drawings
- Fabrication Drawings
- As-Built Drawings
- Layout Drawings
- Structural Steel Drawings
- Mechanical Drawings
- Pipework Drawings
Industries We Support in Perth
Hamilton By Design supports clients throughout Perth and Western Australia including:
Mining
- Iron Ore
- Gold
- Lithium
- Nickel
- Mineral Processing
Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Packaging Facilities
- Industrial Production
Energy
- Power Generation
- Renewable Energy Facilities
- Oil and Gas Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure
- Water Treatment Plants
- Pump Stations
- Wastewater Facilities
Marine and Ports
- Ship Repair Facilities
- Port Infrastructure
- Bulk Handling Equipment
Benefits of Scan to CAD
Reduce Site Visits
Capture everything during a single visit and continue working remotely.
Improve Design Accuracy
Design directly from measured site conditions.
Reduce Fabrication Risk
Accurate models help reduce costly fabrication errors.
Improve Safety
Less time measuring equipment in operational environments.
Support Future Projects
Create a digital record that can be reused for future upgrades.
Typical Scan to CAD Deliverables
Hamilton By Design can provide:
- Point Cloud Files
- AutoCAD Drawings
- SOLIDWORKS Models
- Inventor Models
- STEP Files
- SAT Files
- DWG Files
- DXF Files
- Structural Steel Models
- Mechanical Equipment Models
- Pipework Models
- Fabrication Drawings
Why Hamilton By Design?
Hamilton By Design combines reality capture technology with practical engineering experience.
Our team understands:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Steel Design
- Fabrication Workflows
- Mining Infrastructure
- Process Plants
- Site Installation Requirements
This means we do more than simply collect scan data. We transform site information into practical engineering deliverables that support project execution.
Perth Service Area
We provide Scan to CAD services across:
- Perth CBD
- Kwinana
- Henderson
- Welshpool
- Canning Vale
- Malaga
- Osborne Park
- Rockingham
- Fremantle
- Bunbury
- Geraldton
- Kalgoorlie
- Port Hedland
- Karratha
- Pilbara Region
Related Services
- 3D Laser Scanning Perth
- LiDAR Scanning Perth
- Mechanical Engineering Perth
- Reverse Engineering Perth
- Structural Drafting Perth
- Point Cloud to CAD Modelling
- As-Built Documentation
- Industrial Reality Capture
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scan to CAD?
Scan to CAD is the process of converting laser scan data into CAD models and engineering drawings.
What industries use Scan to CAD?
Mining, manufacturing, energy, water, marine, construction, and industrial facilities commonly use Scan to CAD workflows.
What file formats can be delivered?
DWG, DXF, STEP, SAT, Parasolid, E57, RCP, RCS, and PDF.
Can Scan to CAD be used for structural steel?
Yes. Existing structures can be scanned and converted into detailed structural steel models and fabrication drawings.
Can Scan to CAD be used for pipework?
Yes. Pipework systems can be modelled directly from point cloud data to support modifications and upgrades.
Do you provide services outside Perth?
Yes. Hamilton By Design supports projects throughout Western Australia and across Australia.
Our Clients
Contact Hamilton By Design
If you require accurate site information for design, fabrication, maintenance, or asset management, Hamilton By Design can help.
Our engineering-led Scan to CAD Perth services transform real-world assets into accurate digital engineering deliverables, helping projects move forward with confidence.
Hamilton By Design – Engineering, LiDAR Scanning, CAD Modelling and Drafting Services Across Perth and Western Australia.
