Mining & Mineral Processing

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We support mining and mineral processing operations with engineering-grade LiDAR scanning and mechanical design for CHPPs, conveyors, transfer stations, plant upgrades, and brownfield modifications. Our experience in live operating environments helps reduce shutdown risk, rework, and costly fabrication errors.

Mining & Mineral Processing Engineering Services

Hamilton By Design supports mining and mineral processing operations with engineering-grade LiDAR scanning, mechanical engineering, and design support for complex, live operating environments.
Our work focuses on delivering accurate existing-condition data and engineering outcomes that reduce shutdown risk, minimise rework, and support safe, efficient plant upgrades.

We work across the full project lifecycle โ€” from early site capture and feasibility through to detailed design, fabrication support, and construction verification โ€” with a strong emphasis on brownfield and retrofit projects where getting the geometry right is critical.


Mining Engineering Services

Our mining engineering services are built around a clear principle: engineering decisions must be based on accurate site data. We combine reality capture with mechanical engineering to support informed design, modification, and execution of mining projects.

These services support:

  • Existing asset validation
  • Upgrade and modification planning
  • Engineering design development
  • Risk reduction in live operating plants

By integrating scanning and engineering under one workflow, we provide mining teams with confidence that designs reflect real-world conditions.


Mining & Industrial Engineering

Mining operations rely on complex industrial systems that must perform reliably under demanding conditions. Hamilton By Design works at the interface between mining infrastructure and industrial plant systems, supporting projects where mechanical, structural, and operational requirements overlap.

Our experience includes:

  • Mineral processing facilities and CHPPs
  • Materials handling systems
  • Industrial plant equipment within mining sites
  • Brownfield integration and asset upgrades

This cross-disciplinary approach allows us to support mining clients with solutions that are practical, buildable, and aligned with operational constraints.


Mining Services

Our mining services focus on practical project delivery support. We work alongside site teams, engineers, and contractors to capture existing conditions, verify designs, and support construction and shutdown activities.

Typical services include:

  • Engineering-grade LiDAR and as-built capture
  • Existing condition verification
  • Design coordination support
  • Construction and installation validation

These services help reduce uncertainty on site and provide a reliable digital foundation for engineering and fabrication activities.


Mechanical Engineering in Mining

Mechanical engineering is central to the safe and efficient operation of mining assets. Hamilton By Design provides mechanical engineering support informed directly by site-captured data, ensuring designs are suitable for real operating environments.

Our mechanical engineering capabilities support:

  • Conveyors, chutes, and transfer stations
  • Plant upgrades and modifications
  • Structural and mechanical interfaces
  • Fabrication-ready design documentation

Where required, our work can be supported by engineering verification and analysis to provide additional confidence in design outcomes.


Engineering-Led, Fit-for-Purpose Outcomes

Hamilton By Design operates with a strong focus on:

  • Accuracy over assumption
  • Engineering accountability
  • Fit-first-time outcomes
  • Reduced risk in brownfield environments

By combining reality capture with mechanical engineering, we help mining and mineral processing clients move from uncertain existing conditions to confident engineering decisions.


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If you are planning a mining or mineral processing upgrade, modification, or verification project, Hamilton By Design can support your team with engineering-grade scanning and mechanical design services tailored to live operating environments.


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3D LiDAR Scanning โ€“ Digital Quality Assurance

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3D Point Cloud Modelling in Sydney

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Engineering-Grade Digital Models Built from Reality

Across Sydney and the wider metropolitan region, engineering and construction projects increasingly depend on accurate digital representations of existing assets. As buildings become more complex and retrofit-driven, the gap between outdated drawings and on-site reality continues to widen. 3D Point Cloud Modelling in Sydney bridges this gap by transforming high-accuracy laser scan data into usable, engineering-ready digital models.

Hamilton By Design provides engineering-led 3D point cloud modelling services, converting LiDAR scan data into structured CAD models that support design, fabrication, verification, and asset management.


What Is 3D Point Cloud Modelling?

A point cloud is a dense collection of millions of spatially accurate points captured using terrestrial LiDAR laser scanning. Each point contains X, Y, Z coordinates and, where required, colour information.

3D point cloud modelling is the process of:

  • Interpreting scan data
  • Extracting relevant geometry
  • Converting raw points into structured 3D CAD models and drawings

Unlike visual-only models, engineering-grade point cloud modelling focuses on accuracy, constructability, and downstream usability.


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Why 3D Point Cloud Modelling Is Critical in Sydney

Sydneyโ€™s built environment presents unique challenges:

  • High-density commercial buildings
  • Congested mechanical and electrical services
  • Limited access and live operational sites
  • A significant volume of ageing and undocumented assets

Traditional surveying and legacy drawings often fail to capture the true complexity of these environments. Point cloud modelling provides a single source of spatial truth, enabling engineers and designers to work with confidence.


Engineering-Led Point Cloud Modelling at Hamilton By Design

At Hamilton By Design, point cloud modelling is not treated as a drafting exercise. It is an engineering process.

Our workflow typically includes:

  • Engineer-supervised LiDAR scanning using high-accuracy terrestrial scanners
  • Controlled point cloud registration and validation
  • Interpretation of scan data by mechanical engineers
  • CAD modelling aligned with design, fabrication, and FEA requirements

This ensures the final model reflects engineering intent, not just geometry.


Typical Applications of 3D Point Cloud Modelling in Sydney

Mechanical and Services Modelling

One of the most common applications in Sydney is modelling of:

  • HVAC ductwork
  • Pipework and valves
  • Fire and hydraulic services
  • Electrical and cable tray systems

Accurate service models allow for:

  • Retrofit and upgrade design
  • Clash detection and coordination
  • Prefabrication planning

Plant Rooms and Industrial Spaces

Point cloud modelling is widely used for:

  • Basement and rooftop plant rooms
  • Mechanical equipment upgrades
  • Structural frames and access platforms

Models generated from scan data support fit-first-time design, reducing site rework and downtime.

Commercial Building As-Builts

For refurbishment and asset documentation, point cloud modelling delivers:

  • Accurate floor layouts
  • Structural elements
  • Ceiling and penetration data

These models form the foundation for architectural, structural, and mechanical design.

Construction Verification and Digital QA

Point cloud models are increasingly used for:

  • Installed versus design comparisons
  • Fit-up verification before fabrication
  • Quality assurance reporting

This provides a defensible digital record of site conditions at a specific point in time.


CAD Platforms and Deliverables

Hamilton By Design produces point cloud models and outputs suitable for:

  • SolidWorks-based mechanical design
  • Fabrication drawings and BOMs
  • FEA and structural assessments
  • IFC and exchange formats for multidisciplinary coordination

Deliverables can include:

  • Registered point cloud files
  • Fully modelled 3D CAD assemblies
  • GA drawings, sections, and details
  • Measurement and verification reports

Benefits of 3D Point Cloud Modelling

For Sydney projects, the benefits are tangible:

  • Reduced clashes and design uncertainty
  • Improved coordination across disciplines
  • Fewer site variations and rework
  • Faster design-to-fabrication cycles
  • Greater confidence in retrofit and brownfield projects

By working from reality rather than assumptions, teams make better decisions earlier.


Why Choose Hamilton By Design in Sydney

Hamilton By Design offers a single-source workflow that combines:

  • High-accuracy LiDAR scanning
  • Expert point cloud interpretation
  • Mechanical engineering design
  • Fabrication-ready documentation

This integrated approach ensures point cloud models are practical, accurate, and fit for purpose, not just visually impressive.


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3D Point Cloud Modelling in Sydney

Whether supporting a CBD refurbishment, a plant room upgrade, or a complex services retrofit, 3D Point Cloud Modelling in Sydney provides a reliable foundation for engineering design.

Hamilton By Design delivers models that engineers, builders, and fabricators can trust โ€” because they are built from reality, with engineering intent embedded from the start.


Industries We Support

Point cloud modelling services are regularly used across manufacturing facilities, industrial plants, commercial buildings, hospitals, rail infrastructure and data centres throughout Sydney.

Hamilton By Design transforms registered point cloud data into accurate 3D models that support engineering design, clash detection, as-built verification and digital asset management.


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Related Sydney Services

Hamilton By Design provides engineering-led 3D scanning, LiDAR scanning, mechanical engineering and digital engineering services throughout Sydney and Greater Sydney.

Explore our related Sydney services:


  • 3D Scanning Sydney โ€“ Engineering-grade terrestrial laser scanning, as-built surveys and point cloud capture for industrial, infrastructure and commercial projects.
  • Reality Capture Sydney โ€“ High-accuracy reality capture, digital twins, asset documentation and engineering-grade site verification.
  • Scan to CAD Sydney โ€“ Convert point cloud data into AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor and other engineering-ready CAD deliverables.
  • Point Cloud Modelling Sydney โ€“ Engineering-grade point cloud processing, clash detection, as-built verification and 3D modelling.
  • Mechanical Engineering Sydney โ€“ Mechanical design, plant upgrades, materials handling systems, conveyors, chutes, platforms and engineering support.
  • Structural Drafting Sydney โ€“ Structural steel drafting, fabrication drawings, GA drawings, workshop detailing and as-built documentation.

Hamilton By Design supports projects throughout Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Liverpool, Penrith, Blacktown, Chatswood, Alexandria, Mascot, Newcastle and the Central Coast.

Hamilton By Design provides point cloud modelling services throughout Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Liverpool, Penrith, Chatswood, Alexandria, Mascot, Newcastle and the Central Coast. We transform LiDAR scan data into accurate 3D models that support engineering design, clash detection, asset verification and project delivery.

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Industrial Machinery & Plant Systems Design

Industrial Machinery & Plant Systems Design

Consulting-led mechanical engineering for mining, processing and manufacturing operations


Practical, engineered solutions for brownfield and greenfield industrial facilities

Hamilton By Design provides consulting-led mechanical engineering for complex industrial systems across mining, mineral processing, manufacturing and heavy industry.

We specialise in designing, upgrading and optimising machinery and plant systems that must perform reliably under real operating conditions โ€” high loads, abrasive materials, continuous duty cycles, demanding shutdown windows and strict compliance requirements.

Whether you’re introducing new equipment, modifying existing systems or expanding production capacity, we help you move from concept to construction with clarity, accuracy and confidence.


How We Support Your Plant & Machinery Projects

Our consulting team works from the problem outward โ€” understanding your operational objectives, constraints and shutdown timelines before we begin design.

We help clients:

  • Upgrade brownfield equipment while minimising downtime and rework
  • Design new machinery and plant systems aligned to production targets
  • Resolve recurring performance, wear, or reliability issues through redesign
  • Integrate OEM equipment into complex existing facilities
  • Coordinate mechanical, structural and access requirements in one model
  • Prepare fabrication-ready documentation that installers and workshops can rely on

Our engineering process combines real site experience, 3D CAD modelling, FEA where needed, and โ€” for brownfield work โ€” engineer-led 3D LiDAR scanning to ensure accuracy.


What We Design

Hamilton By Design delivers mechanical systems and plant layouts across a wide range of industrial applications:

Bulk Materials Handling Systems

  • Conveyors (fixed, shiftable, overland, tripper gantries)
  • Transfer towers and conveyor galleries
  • Chutes, hoppers, bins and wear lining systems
  • Feeders, vibratory equipment and discharge systems

Processing & Production Equipment

  • Screens, crushers, mills and separation equipment interfaces
  • Pumping systems, pipework, manifolds and slurry line transitions
  • Tanks, vessels, agitators and mechanical supports
  • Mechanical upgrades to maximise throughput or reliability

Plant Layouts & System Integration

  • Space-constrained brownfield layouts
  • New plant expansions and tie-ins
  • Mechanicalโ€“structural interface design
  • Access, maintenance and safety systems

Support Systems & Ancillary Equipment

  • Platforms, walkways, stairs and guarding
  • Maintenance stands, frames, skids and lifting/handling devices
  • Mobile and fixed equipment support structures

If it moves material, processes ore, mounts equipment or supports production, we can help design it.


Our Design Approach

Industrial plant design is never one-size-fits-all. Every project has operational realities, shutdown limits and site constraints. Our approach reflects that:

1. Understand the Operating Environment

We begin by understanding:

  • Production goals
  • Wear mechanisms
  • Availability targets
  • Maintenance constraints
  • Compliance and site standards

This ensures the design is grounded in how the plant is actually used โ€” not how it looks on paper.

2. Capture Accurate Existing Conditions

For brownfield sites, we integrate 3D LiDAR scanning to ensure all tie-ins, clearances and interfaces match reality.
This significantly reduces rework, clashes and on-site modification.

3. Develop Practical Mechanical Concepts

We generate design options that consider:

  • Material flow
  • Access and maintenance
  • Installation sequence
  • Transport and modularisation
  • Cost, complexity and risk

Options are presented with pros and cons so you can decide the best path forward.

4. Engineer the Details

Using SolidWorks and analysis tools, we refine:

  • Load paths and structural capacity
  • Wear management and replaceability
  • Supports, fixings and serviceability
  • Safety, guarding, access and compliance
  • Liner systems and flow optimisation

5. Verify Performance & Reliability

Where appropriate, we perform:

  • FEA for stress, fatigue and buckling
  • Check calculations for structural and mechanical compliance
  • Flow and material behaviour assessments
  • Vibration or modal checks for dynamic equipment

6. Produce Fabrication & Installation Documentation

We deliver:

  • 3D models
  • GA drawings
  • Fabrication details
  • BOMs and cutting lists
  • Installation notes
  • Tie-in and interface details

All documentation is prepared with fabricators, installers and shutdown teams in mind.


Where This Service Adds the Most Value

Hamilton By Designโ€™s industrial machinery and plant system design services are ideal for:

  • Shutdown-driven upgrades where every hour matters
  • Debottlenecking and throughput improvements
  • Wear and reliability redesigns of problem areas
  • Capacity expansions requiring new equipment or system reconfiguration
  • Brownfield integration of OEM machines into existing plants
  • New plant development where early layout and mechanical decisions set project success

Why Work With Hamilton By Design?

  • Engineer-led design process โ€” not drafting-first
  • Strong brownfield capability using 3D LiDAR for accuracy
  • Deep experience in mining and processing plants across Australia
  • Fabrication-ready deliverables developed with real workshops in mind
  • Clear, actionable advice grounded in practical engineering
  • Single-source accountability from site capture to drawings

We bridge the gap between concept and install โ€” reducing risk, improving reliability and ensuring your plant systems actually work in the real world.


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Letโ€™s Talk About Your Next Plant or Machinery Project

Whether youโ€™re planning a major upgrade, resolving a long-standing performance issue, or designing a new facility, our team can support you with clear, practical and engineering-driven solutions.

Contact Hamilton By Design to discuss your upcoming project, or explore our related services:

  • Mechanical Design & Custom Equipment Layouts
  • 3D CAD Modelling & Mechanical Drafting
  • 3D LiDAR Scanning for As-Built & Brownfield Engineering
  • FEA & Mechanical/Structural Assessment
  • SolidWorks Sustainability Tools & Material Optimisation

Weโ€™re ready to help you design industrial systems that perform โ€” safely, reliably and efficiently.

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3D CAD Modelling & Mechanical Drafting

3D CAD Modelling & Mechanical Drafting


Engineer-led digital models and drawings that go all the way to fabrication and site


At Hamilton By Design, our 3D CAD modelling and mechanical drafting services are built for real-world engineering โ€” not just pretty pictures.

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We combine site experience, SolidWorks-based modelling and practical fabrication knowledge to produce models and drawings that installers, fabricators and maintainers can actually trust. Whether youโ€™re upgrading a brownfield plant, designing new equipment or tidying up legacy documentation, we act as your outsourced mechanical design office, providing precise, buildable digital deliverables.


What we do as your 3D CAD & drafting consultants

We donโ€™t just โ€œdraw what you tell usโ€. We work as engineering consultants across the full lifecycle of a mechanical scope:

  • Concept to detailed 3D models
    • Parametric 3D models of mechanical equipment, plant layouts and support structures
    • Options and โ€œwhat-ifโ€ geometry to explore different design directions
    • Early checks for fit-up, access and maintenance
  • Fabrication-ready mechanical drafting
    • GA drawings, detail drawings and shop drawings for steelwork, chutes, hoppers, conveyors, guards and platework
    • Clear dimensioning, weld symbols, notes and call-outs suitable for workshop use
    • DXFs / step-files for plate nesting, profiling and CNC workflows
  • Brownfield & retrofit modelling
    • 3D models built around existing plant geometry (often from 3D LiDAR scans)
    • Retrofit equipment and modifications that are tailored to your real as-built conditions
    • Clash checks and construction sequencing in tight, congested plants
  • BOMs and manufacturing data
    • Structured Bills of Materials aligned to your procurement and ERP processes
    • Cut lists, plate developments and standard part libraries
    • Export to neutral formats for fabricators and OEM partners
  • Drawing updates & documentation clean-up
    • Redrawing old 2D sketches and mark-ups into structured 3D models + 2D drawings
    • Updating drawings to reflect plant modifications and shutdown works
    • Creating as-built drawing sets suitable for asset registers and compliance records

How our 3D CAD process supports better mechanical outcomes

Because our modelling is led by practising mechanical engineers, every step is geared toward engineering performance, safety and constructability.

  1. Understand the scope and constraints
    We begin by clarifying duty, environment, design life, shutdown windows, lifting/install requirements and any relevant standards. This ensures the model reflects how the asset will actually be used, not just how it looks on screen.
  2. Capture or reference the real geometry
    For brownfield work, we typically integrate our 3D LiDAR scanning into the CAD workflow, so new designs are wrapped around accurate as-built geometry. For greenfield scopes, we work from P&IDs, layout drawings and vendor data.
  3. Develop parametric 3D models
    We build intelligent, parametric models in SolidWorks so changes are fast and controlled. This allows us to adjust clearances, plate thicknesses, bolt patterns and support arrangements without starting from scratch.
  4. Review with your team early
    We use 3D views, marked-up PDFs and, where useful, e-drawing viewers so your operations, maintenance and safety teams can comment before drawings are frozen. Thatโ€™s where you pick up the โ€œpracticalโ€ issues โ€” access, guarding, hoses, walkways, lifting and isolation points.
  5. Produce fabrication and installation drawings
    Once the 3D model is agreed, we generate structured 2D drawings with the right level of detail for workshop, site and client records. We can align drawing standards to your existing title blocks, revision systems and naming conventions.
  6. Support during fabrication and construction
    We remain involved as engineering consultants โ€” answering queries from fabricators, updating drawings for site changes and supporting any design tweaks uncovered during installation or commissioning.

Where our 3D CAD & drafting services are typically used

Hamilton By Designโ€™s 3D modelling and drafting work is focused on heavy industry, mining and manufacturing, including:

  • Coal handling and preparation plants (CHPPs)
  • Hard-rock and minerals processing plants
  • Conveyors, transfer stations and material handling systems
  • Chutes, hoppers, bins and wear-liner layouts
  • Pumping skids, pipework, manifolds and mechanical supports
  • Access platforms, walkways, handrails and maintenance structures
  • OEM upgrades, retrofit packages and plant debottlenecking projects

We understand the realities of shutdowns, live-plant work and remote operations. Our models and drawings are built with those constraints in mind.


Why engage Hamilton By Design as your CAD & drafting partner?

Engineer-led, not just drafting-led
All work is overseen by experienced mechanical engineers with site backgrounds, so the models and drawings naturally reflect real-world loads, clearances and maintenance needs.

Tightly integrated with 3D LiDAR scanning
For brownfield sites, we can bring in high-accuracy point clouds to minimise rework and fit-up issues. That means less cutting and welding on site, and more โ€œfirst-time fitโ€ during shutdowns.

Optimised for fabrication and installation
We think about how plates will be cut, how assemblies will be transported and lifted, and how installers will actually put things together. That mindset reduces RFIs, delays and costly rework.

Flexible engagement โ€” from one-off drawings to full plant packages
We can help with anything from a small set of detail drawings through to complete plant layouts, equipment packages and drawing-office support across multiple projects.


Typical deliverables

When you engage Hamilton By Design for 3D CAD modelling and mechanical drafting, you can expect:

  • Native SolidWorks models (and other formats on request)
  • 2D fabrication and GA drawings in PDF and DWG/DXF
  • Structured BOMs and part lists
  • Optional point-cloud and model alignment reports (for scanned sites)
  • Marked-up general arrangement views for use in risk assessments, HAZOPs and maintenance planning

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Letโ€™s talk about your next mechanical scope

Whether you need a single retrofit component, a new chute and transfer station, or a complete update of old mechanical drawings, Hamilton By Design can act as your external mechanical design office.

Weโ€™ll help you move from rough ideas, hand sketches and legacy drawings to accurate 3D models and fabrication-ready documentation โ€” with engineering support built in.

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Get in touch to talk through your next mechanical scope, or connect this service with our related offerings in:

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  • 3D LiDAR Scanning for As-Built & Brownfield Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & Mechanical/Structural Assessment

Weโ€™re here to help you turn complex mechanical problems into buildable, reliable solutions.

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Mechanical Design

Mechanical Design & Custom Equipment Layouts

Consulting-led mechanical engineering for real-world plants and equipment

At Hamilton By Design, we help owners, operators and project teams turn practical ideas into safe, buildable and reliable mechanical solutions.

Whether youโ€™re upgrading a brownfield plant, resolving a persistent reliability issue or planning a new process line, we provide consulting-led mechanical design and custom equipment layouts that are grounded in real site conditions and fabrication reality.


How we help

We work as an extension of your project or maintenance team to:

  • Define the problem clearly โ€“ capacity, reliability, safety, access, compliance or all of the above
  • Capture the real geometry โ€“ using drawings, site measurements and (where required) 3D LiDAR scanning
  • Develop mechanical concepts โ€“ multiple options, with pros/cons and constructability in mind
  • Engineer the details โ€“ materials, load paths, supports, fixings, wear protection, sealing and maintainability
  • Produce fabrication-ready information โ€“ so your fabricator and installers know exactly what to build and how it fits

We stay involved from concept through to installation support, so thereโ€™s one accountable engineering contact from start to finish.


What we design

Our team can assist with both discrete equipment and integrated plant layouts, including:

  • Chutes, hoppers & bins โ€“ new designs, flow improvements, wear-liner upgrades, debottlenecking
  • Conveyors & transfer stations โ€“ stringer and gantry layouts, transfer interfaces, guarding and access
  • Pump, pipework & slurry systems โ€“ skids, manifolds, spool arrangements, supports and maintenance access
  • Tanks, vessels & sumps โ€“ mechanical layout, nozzles, platforms, wear and corrosion allowances
  • Screens, crushers & feeders interfaces โ€“ infeed/outfeed modifications, support framing and maintenance envelopes
  • Maintenance access & safety systems โ€“ platforms, ladders, stairs, handrails, lifting points and handling solutions
  • General plant layouts โ€“ equipment positioning, clearances, access routes and tie-ins to existing plant

If it bolts down, rotates, carries load or moves material, we can help engineer it.


Our design approach

We treat every engagement as a consulting assignment, not just a drafting task. A typical workflow:

  1. Clarify objectives & constraints
    • Performance and throughput targets
    • Site standards, client specifications and applicable Australian Standards
    • Shutdown windows, installation constraints and budget
  2. Capture the existing situation
    • Review existing drawings and vendor data
    • Undertake site inspections
    • Apply 3D LiDAR scanning where high accuracy or complex interfaces are critical
  3. Concept development
    • Generate alternative concepts with different risk, cost and complexity profiles
    • Workshop options with your team to incorporate operator and maintainer input
    • Shortlist a preferred concept for detailed design
  4. Mechanical design & detailing
    • 3D modelling of equipment and layouts in SolidWorks
    • Connection details, wear areas, load paths and serviceability resolved
    • Integration with structures, civils and adjacent plant
  5. Verification & review
    • Hand calculations and/or FEA where appropriate for critical components
    • Formal design reviews with stakeholders and fabricators
    • Buildability, transport and lifting checks
  6. Documentation for fabrication & installation
    • Fabrication drawings, BOMs and cutting lists
    • GA drawings and layout plans
    • Installation notes and mark-ups for site teams

Typical deliverables

When you engage Hamilton By Design for mechanical design and custom equipment layouts, you can expect:

  • 3D models of equipment and plant layouts
  • Fabrication drawings and detail drawings suitable for workshop use
  • General arrangement drawings with clear dimensions and interfaces
  • Bill of materials and component lists
  • Marked-up layout plans and sections for installers and other disciplines
  • Supporting calculation packs and technical notes (where required)

Where this service adds value

Our mechanical design & layout services are particularly valuable for:

  • Brownfield upgrades & debottlenecking
    • Fitting new equipment into congested plants
    • Resolving recurring blockages, spillage or wear issues
  • Shutdown-driven projects
    • Designing with install sequences and crane/lifting limits in mind
    • Reducing surprises on the shutdown critical path
  • New process lines & plant extensions
    • Co-ordinating mechanical, structural and access requirements early
    • Avoiding late design clashes and rework
  • Safety & compliance improvements
    • Guarding, access and maintenance improvements
    • Bringing legacy equipment up to current standards

Why work with Hamilton By Design?

  • Engineer-led, not drafter-led โ€“ Your layouts are driven by mechanical engineers with hands-on plant experience.
  • Single-source accountability โ€“ From site capture to 3D model to fabrication drawings, you deal with one team.
  • Brownfield specialists โ€“ Comfortable working around existing constraints, legacy drawings and incomplete data.
  • Fabrication-friendly outputs โ€“ We understand workshops and installers; our drawings are prepared with them in mind.

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Ready to talk about your next mechanical design or layout change?

Whether you have an early idea, a recurring problem or a confirmed shutdown coming up, we can help you scope, design and document a solution that fits your site and your budget.

Get in touch with Hamilton By Design to discuss your mechanical design & custom equipment layout needs, or explore our other service pages for:

  • 3D CAD Modelling & Mechanical Drafting
  • 3D LiDAR Scanning for As-Built & Brownfield Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & Mechanical/Structural Assessment
  • Industrial Machinery & Plant Systems Design
  • SolidWorks Sustainability Tools โ€” Environmental Impact & Material Optimisation

Weโ€™re here to help you move from concept to constructible, with confidence.


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SolidWorks

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SolidWorks Modelling, Drafting & Engineering Services

Precision CAD for Mining, Manufacturing, Construction & Industrial Projects Across Australia


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SolidWorks is at the heart of modern engineering design โ€” and at Hamilton By Design, it forms the foundation of our entire digital engineering workflow. We use SolidWorks to transform field data, LiDAR scans, sketches and engineering intent into accurate, fabrication-ready models and drawings that fit first time on site.

From mining wash plants and conveyors to custom machinery, structural steel and plant upgrades, our SolidWorks capability supports projects across heavy industry, manufacturing, power stations and construction sectors throughout Australia.


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Why SolidWorks?

SolidWorks is one of the worldโ€™s leading parametric 3D CAD platforms. It allows designers, drafters, engineers and fabricators to work collaboratively inside a powerful modelling environment that supports precision, automation and engineering validation.

Using SolidWorks, we can deliver:

  • Fully parametric 3D models
  • Intelligent assemblies with clear structure
  • Accurate fabrication, machining and general arrangement drawings
  • DXFs for laser/plasma cutting
  • BOMs and part numbering systems
  • Clash checking and motion studies
  • Engineering simulation (FEA) when required

Whether youโ€™re designing new equipment or upgrading existing infrastructure, SolidWorks ensures accuracy, repeatability and seamless integration with real-world fabrication workflows.


Our SolidWorks Services

Hamilton By Design offers a complete suite of SolidWorks engineering and drafting services, including:

3D Parametric Modelling

  • Mechanical components and assemblies
  • Structural steel frames, walkways and supports
  • Chutes, tanks, hoppers, piping and mechanical equipment
  • Models built from LiDAR point clouds, sketches or legacy drawings
  • Configurable models for product variations

2D Drafting & Detailed Drawing Production

  • Fabrication drawings with weld symbols, material specs and tolerances
  • Machining drawings with hole tables, GD&T and section details
  • Assembly drawings with exploded views and Bills of Materials
  • General arrangement (GA) drawings for installation and site coordination

As-Built Modelling & Revision Updates

  • Laser scanโ€“based as-built modelling for accuracy within ยฑ1โ€“3 mm
  • Updating outdated or incomplete drawing sets
  • Reverse-engineering legacy equipment and parts
  • Incorporating site mark-ups and supervisor feedback

Design for Manufacture & Installation (DFM/DFI)

  • Models and drawings structured around efficient workshop fabrication
  • Logical transport splits and lifting points (as directed by engineers)
  • Identifying potential installation conflicts before fabrication
  • Seamless coordination with boilermakers, machinists and installers

Simulation & Engineering Validation (FEA)

When required for engineering refinement, we can integrate:

  • Static FEA
  • Weld analysis
  • Deflection studies
  • Bolt and connection checks
  • Material optimisation

Industries We Support With SolidWorks

Our SolidWorks services support clients across:

  • Coal wash plants (CHPP), mining and materials handling
  • Hard rock processing plants
  • Steel fabrication and manufacturing
  • Power stations and energy infrastructure
  • Industrial construction and commercial buildings
  • Data centres and modular upgrades
  • Mechanical equipment design, jigs and fixtures

If itโ€™s made, machined, fabricated or installed โ€” SolidWorks helps bring it to life.


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SolidWorks + 3D Laser Scanning = Engineering-Grade Accuracy

One of Hamilton By Designโ€™s strongest capabilities is combining SolidWorks with high-accuracy LiDAR scanning.
This workflow ensures that every model and drawing is aligned with true site conditions โ€” drastically reducing rework, clashes and shutdown costs.

Our workflow:

  1. LiDAR Scan โ†’ Point cloud capture
  2. Registration & Cleanup โ†’ Precise as-built data
  3. SolidWorks Modelling โ†’ Fit-for-purpose geometry built to site reality
  4. FAB Drawings โ†’ Ready for plasma cutting, machining and workshop fabrication
  5. Installation Confidence โ†’ Fit-first-time outcomes

This workflow is ideal for brownfield upgrades, shutdown preparation, chute replacements, platforms and mechanical modifications.


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Why Choose Hamilton By Design for SolidWorks Work?

We bring the perfect blend of engineering experience, drafting expertise and practical understanding of industrial environments.

You benefit from:

  • Deep experience in mining, industrial and fabrication projects
  • Models and drawings that are clean, organised and easy for your team to work with
  • A site-aware mindset โ€” considering lifting, access, installation and maintenance
  • Fast turnaround when deadlines, shutdowns and fabrication schedules matter
  • Flexible engagement โ€” project-by-project, hourly or ongoing drafting support
  • Direct communication with a mechanical engineer, not just a CAD operator

Our aim is not just to draw โ€” but to partner with you to deliver better engineering outcomes.


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Engage SolidWorks Specialists Today

Whether you need additional drafting support, a full engineering drawing package, or a complete as-built model from a laser scan, Hamilton By Design can help.

Letโ€™s discuss your project requirements
Weโ€™ll tailor a SolidWorks package that matches your scope, timeline and fabrication needs.


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