3D Scanning Engineering in Broome

3D Scanning Engineering in Broome

Precision Engineering, 3D LiDAR Scanning, Modelling & Drafting for WAโ€™s Northwest

Broome isnโ€™t just a tourism icon โ€” itโ€™s a strategic industrial gateway for the Kimberley and wider Northwest region. With its mix of coastal infrastructure, aviation hubs, port operations, aquaculture, remote-area logistics, defence presence, and fast-growing construction and industrial service sectors, Broome demands accurate engineering, resilient design, and clear digital documentation.

Hamilton By Design supports Broome and the Northwest with 3D LiDAR laser scanning, advanced engineering, 3D CAD modelling, and fabrication-ready drafting โ€” giving local operators, fabricators, builders, and councils the precise data they need to design, upgrade and maintain complex assets.


Why Broome Is Unique for Engineering & 3D Digital Capture

Broome presents engineering challenges unlike any other region in Australia:

1. Cyclone-Prone Coastal Conditions

Infrastructure must withstand extreme weather, high winds, saltwater exposure and corrosion cycles.

2. Remote-Region Logistics

Every upgrade, installation or fabrication effort must be done right the first time โ€” rework is costly due to distance, travel, and mobilisation requirements.

3. Diverse Infrastructure Portfolio

Broomeโ€™s economy spans:

  • Port and marine services
  • Aquaculture and pearling facilities
  • Aircraft/airport operations
  • Utilities and water assets
  • Community and tourism developments
  • Defence and government infrastructure

Each requires accurate as-built documentation and engineering certainty.

4. Heritage, Environment & Cultural Sensitivity

Design and construction must consider local heritage, Indigenous stewardship, and coastal environmental constraints.

This makes 3D scanning and digital engineering essential for project planning, structural upgrades, fabrication works, and long-term maintenance.


High-Accuracy 3D LiDAR Scanning for Broome Projects

Hamilton By Design provides millimetre-accurate scanning to document existing structures, marine assets, foundations, terrain, utilities, steelwork, and equipment layouts.

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3D scanning reduces site risk, improves precision, and allows remote teams to view and measure the site digitally without multiple visits โ€” ideal for Broomeโ€™s remote context.

We support:

  • Wharf and jetty upgrades
  • Aquaculture processing & pipeline systems
  • Industrial workshops
  • Remote utilities infrastructure
  • Structural condition assessment
  • Coastal facility expansion
  • New-build design coordination

3D CAD Modelling โ€” Digital Twins for Better Engineering Decisions

After scanning, our team converts point-clouds into detailed mechanical, structural and civil 3D models.

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These models support:

  • concept layouts
  • clash detection
  • fabrication planning
  • equipment integration
  • structural and mechanical coordination
  • tender documentation
  • regulator submissions

For Broome operators, digital models mean fewer delays, improved communication, and precise fabrication โ€” even when suppliers are hundreds or thousands of kilometres away.


Engineering & FEA for Coastal, Industrial and Remote-Region Assets

Broome assets must handle corrosion, high wind loads, dynamic forces, mechanical wear and extreme temperatures.

Hamilton By Design provides:

  • structural analysis (steelwork, platforms, frames, supports)
  • mechanical design for machinery, conveyors, pipework and plant equipment
  • fatigue, stress, vibration and pressure modelling
  • load assessments for marine and coastal assets
  • design verification and documentation

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This ensures projects in Broome are safe, compliant and resilient.


Drafting & Documentation for Fabricators, Builders & Councils

We produce complete drawing packages that Broomeโ€™s industries rely on, including:

  • GAs and layouts
  • Structural detailing
  • Isometrics
  • Workshop fabrication drawings
  • As-built records
  • Revision and modification documentation

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Our drafting aligns directly with field-accurate scan data, giving fabricators and contractors confidence from day one.


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Why Broome Operators Choose Hamilton By Design

  • Engineer-led scanning for accuracy, safety and context
  • End-to-end capability โ€” scan โ†’ model โ†’ engineer โ†’ draft
  • Reduced travel cost due to remote digital access
  • Fewer errors, clashes and fabrication issues
  • Fast turnaround even for remote locations
  • Proven experience in mining, marine, industrial and regional projects

Broomeโ€™s infrastructure is growing โ€” and precise engineering is essential. With 3D scanning, modern modelling, and strong engineering expertise, Hamilton By Design helps the Northwest build better, faster and with full confidence.

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3D Scanning Engineering Simplified in Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder

3D Scanning Engineering Simplified in Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder is unlike any other city in Australia. Built on one of the richest goldfields on Earth, it remains a powerhouse of heavy industry, large-scale mining, metallurgical processing, mechanical maintenance and fabrication. With vast open-cut mines, underground networks, processing plants, workshops, rail infrastructure and expanding industrial precincts, the region demands precision, resilience and engineering that can stand up to harsh environmental conditions.

Hamilton By Design supports these exact needs with 3D LiDAR laser scanning, advanced engineering services, accurate 3D CAD modelling, and fabrication-ready drafting. For brownfield upgrades, shutdown planning, structural assessment or new installations, we simplify engineering by delivering millimetre-accurate digital data and industry-grade design documentation.


Why Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder Is Unique for Engineering Projects

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder is shaped by extreme conditions and complex industrial systems. Its uniqueness comes from:

1. One of the world’s largest open-cut mines

The Super Pit and surrounding operations involve large-scale mechanical systems, crushers, conveyors, structural platforms, heavy mobile equipment and intricate processing facilities. These environments change frequently as operations evolve, making as-built accuracy critical.

2. Harsh, abrasive and high-wear environments

Dust, vibration, heat and heavy loading accelerate wear on structural steel, machinery and plant systems. Engineering assessments and redesigns must factor in high fatigue cycles and abrasive service.

3. A dense concentration of fabrication & maintenance workshops

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder supports workshops specialising in mill relining, crusher repairs, structural fabrication, heavy-haul equipment maintenance and mining components. These businesses rely on accurate geometry for reverse-engineering and fit-out of parts.

4. Constant brownfield upgrades

Processing plants, conveyors, crushers, pump stations and underground infrastructure undergo frequent modificationsโ€”making 3D scanning and digital twins essential for reducing shutdown time and project risk.

5. Remote-region reliability demands

Any mistake in fabrication or installation results in delays, lost production and major cost impacts. Thatโ€™s why engineering certainty is paramount.


How Hamilton By Design Supports Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder Industries

We bring an engineer-led, accuracy-driven approach to projects across gold processing plants, mining workshops, underground facilities, industrial yards and remote infrastructure.


High-Accuracy 3D LiDAR Laser Scanning

Our first step is capturing your site or equipment with millimetre-level precision using 3D laser scanning. This allows your team to design, fabricate and install with full confidence. Laser scanning is perfect for crushers, platforms, conveyor systems, tanks, mechanical rooms, structural steel and plant upgrades.

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3D Laser Scanning

Benefits for Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder include:

  • Reduced downtime during shutdowns
  • No need for repeat site visits
  • Accurate tie-in points for brownfield modifications
  • Clear visibility of alignment issues, deflections and wear
  • Safe data capture in challenging environments

Intelligent 3D CAD Modelling for Mining & Industrial Assets

Once scanned, we convert the point cloud into accurate 3D CAD models suitable for engineering analysis, fabrication and layout planning.

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This enables:

  • Clash detection before fabrication
  • Reverse-engineering of components
  • Visualisation of complex plant areas
  • Better coordination between engineers, fabricators & installers

Perfect for rebuilds, relocations, shutdown works and equipment optimisation.


Engineering & FEA for Mining-Grade Demands

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulderโ€™s high-load and high-fatigue environments require engineering that goes beyond standard design. Hamilton By Design provides mechanical and structural assessment, optimisation, and FEA-based verification.

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FEA Capabilities

Our analysis supports:

  • Structural steelwork validation
  • Chute, tank and vessel assessments
  • Conveyor and machinery load cases
  • Fatigue and vibration studies
  • Repair strategy development

This ensures your equipment remains safe, compliant and production-ready.


Fabrication-Ready Drafting for Workshops & Site Installations

From detailed drawings to GA layouts and isometrics, we deliver drafting packages suited for mining workshops, fabrication yards and onsite installation teams.

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Drafting Services

We provide:

  • Workshop drawings
  • Structural detailing
  • Mechanical layouts
  • Piping/isometric drawings
  • As-built drawing updates

Clear documentation means fewer fabrication errors, less rework and a smoother installation process.


Real-World Use Cases in Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder

Hamilton By Design supports projects such as:

  • Plant expansion and shutdown upgrades
  • Crusher and conveyor rebuilds
  • Structural assessments and remediations
  • Mill, tank and chute upgrades
  • Workshop fit-outs and equipment design
  • Remote infrastructure and facility upgrades

With accurate scanning, engineering certainty and integrated modelling, your team can make confident decisions at every stage.


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Why Hamilton By Design Is a Strong Fit for Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder

  • Engineer-led scanning ensures precision and technical oversight
  • Mining-grade modelling and engineering
  • Reduced rework, faster fabrication and safer installations
  • End-to-end workflow from scan โ†’ model โ†’ engineer โ†’ draft
  • Ideal for remote or high-complexity environments

Kalgoorlieโ€“Boulder projects demand reliability, clarity and accuracy โ€” and thatโ€™s exactly what we deliver.

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3D Scan Engineer in Katherine

3D Scanning Engineering in Katherine

Delivering Precision Laser Scanning, Engineering, 3D Modelling & Drafting for the Northern Territory

Katherine is one of the Northern Territoryโ€™s most strategically important regional centres โ€” a crossroads between mining operations, defence activity, agricultural production, remote-area logistics and critical transport routes stretching across northern Australia. Its unique mix of rugged landscapes, flood-influenced terrain, ageing infrastructure and rapidly evolving industrial needs means projects here must be planned with accuracy, resilience and efficiency.

Hamilton By Design supports clients across Katherine and the broader NT by providing 3D LiDAR laser scanning, mechanical and structural engineering, 3D CAD modelling, and fabrication-ready drafting โ€” an end-to-end digital engineering workflow built for remote, high-demand and complex environments.

Whether you are upgrading plant equipment, expanding a depot, documenting as-built assets, or planning remote-area infrastructure works, our engineering-led scanning approach gives you clarity, certainty and confidence.


Why Katherine Is a Unique Engineering Environment

Katherine stands apart due to several defining characteristics:

1. Gateway to Major Mining & Resource Regions

Operations in the Big Rivers region, remote NT mining projects, and transport corridors rely on accurate infrastructure planning and maintenance. Many sites require brownfield upgrades, alignment checks, structural assessments and digital documentation โ€” all supported by LiDAR and 3D modelling.

2. Defence Presence and Strategic Infrastructure

RAAF Base Tindal and associated facilities create continual demand for compliant, precise, and well-documented engineering works. Laser scanning is vital for site upgrades, retrofits, and high-security facility documentation.

3. Flood-Prone and Geographically Complex Terrain

Katherineโ€™s unique landscape โ€” including floodplains, waterways, and uneven terrain โ€” makes traditional surveying difficult and risky. 3D scanning captures real-world geometry safely and with millimetre accuracy.

4. Remote-Area Logistics, Agriculture & Transport Hubs

From agricultural processing to transport depots and maintenance facilities, Katherine relies on accurate digital design to minimise downtime and prevent costly construction errors.

These factors make digital engineering, LiDAR scanning, and precision drafting essential for successful project delivery.


3D LiDAR Laser Scanning for Katherine Projects

Hamilton By Design uses engineering-grade 3D LiDAR scanners to capture complete as-built site data, delivering unmatched accuracy for planning, upgrades and fabrication.

Our scanning captures:

  • structural steel, platforms, walkways and frames
  • mechanical equipment layouts and tie-in points
  • pipework, tanks, conveyors, pumps and processing equipment
  • buildings, depots, workshops and remote facility layouts
  • terrain, drainage paths, access roads and outdoor assets

This level of detail dramatically reduces risk, improves communication between contractors, and enables precise design outcomes.

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3D CAD Modelling โ€” Turning Scans Into Smart Engineering Models

Once scanned, our team converts the point cloud into intelligent CAD models that allow clients in Katherine to design, plan and fabricate with total confidence.

Our modelling supports:

  • mechanical systems (pumps, conveyors, screens, chutes)
  • structural frameworks, footings, platforms and access ways
  • equipment replacement studies and upgrade layouts
  • GA drawings, detailed fabrication drawings and isometrics
  • clash detection and layout optimisation before fabrication

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This digital foundation is especially valuable in remote NT locations where rework, delays and inaccurate measurements are costly.


Engineering & FEA Capability for Katherineโ€™s Industries

Our mechanical and structural engineering services cover everything from feasibility assessments to detailed verification.

We offer:

  • structural integrity assessments
  • mechanical design for processing and handling systems
  • vibration, fatigue and load assessments
  • pressure vessel, piping and equipment support analysis
  • multi-body assemblies and operational load modelling

For advanced validation, our Finite Element Analysis (FEA) capabilities allow us to simulate stresses, heat transfer, vibration, buckling and more โ€” ensuring the final design meets compliance, safety and performance standards.

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Drafting Services โ€” Fabrication-Ready Documentation

Hamilton By Design produces clear, accurate engineering drawings that support fabrication, installation and QA requirements.

Our drafting services include:

  • fabrication drawings
  • structural detailing
  • mechanical layouts
  • piping isometrics
  • BOMs and material schedules
  • as-built drawing production from LiDAR scans

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This ensures Katherine workshops, fabricators and contractors can build efficiently and confidently โ€” with no need for guesswork on site.


Why Hamilton By Design Is the Right Fit for Katherine

  • Engineer-led scanning, ensuring accuracy suitable for real engineering and fabrication
  • Fast mobilisation across the NT, Queensland and remote locations
  • Experience with mining, defence, industrial and infrastructure projects
  • A single-source workflow โ€” scan โ†’ model โ†’ engineer โ†’ draft
  • Reduced rework, downtime and installation delays

Whether youโ€™re maintaining infrastructure, upgrading equipment, or planning new facilities in Katherine, Hamilton By Design delivers clarity, precision and reliability at every stage.

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Engineering in Tennant Creek and 3D Scanning

Engineering in Tennant Creek and 3D Scanning

How Hamilton By Design Supports Mining, Infrastructure & Remote

Engineering in Tennant Creek and 3D Scanning

How Hamilton By Design Supports Mining, Infrastructure & Remote-Area Projects with Digital Accuracy

Tennant Creek is one of the Northern Territoryโ€™s most strategically important regional centres โ€” a place where mining, energy, transport logistics and remote-area infrastructure come together. Known for its goldfield heritage, ongoing mineral exploration, and its position on key northโ€“south and eastโ€“west transport corridors, Tennant Creek is a hub that supports industrial activity across vast distances.

For engineering, construction and maintenance projects in remote areas like Tennant Creek, accuracy, efficiency and reliability are essential. Hamilton By Design delivers exactly that โ€” through 3D LiDAR laser scanning, 3D CAD modelling, FEA engineering assessments, and fabrication-ready drafting, all designed to streamline brownfield upgrades, new installations, compliance work and shutdown planning.


Why Tennant Creek Needs High-Accuracy Engineering & Digital Surveying

Projects in Tennant Creek often face challenges that are much more complex than typical urban engineering work:

  • Remote logistics with long travel distances and tight shutdown windows
  • Aging or undocumented plant and equipment across mining and industrial sites
  • Harsh environmental conditions affecting corrosion, wear, and material performance
  • Mixed infrastructure โ€” mining plant, transport depots, water systems, energy assets, remote community facilities
  • High cost of rework, making โ€œmeasure once, build onceโ€ essential

Traditional measurement methods simply cannot provide the certainty required for these environments.

Hamilton By Design solves this problem with digital engineering workflows that reduce risk, avoid onsite rework, and ensure fabrication and installation happen right the first time.


3D Laser Scanning โ€” The Foundation of Accurate Engineering in Tennant Creek

Our 3D LiDAR laser scanning captures millimetre-accurate site information, ideal for brownfield upgrades, mining infrastructure, workshops, conveyors, plant rooms, pipework and structural steel.

This technology provides:

  • High-accuracy as-built digital twins
  • Full capture of steelwork, machinery, conveyors, tanks and utilities
  • Faster, safer onsite workflows (minimal manual measurement)
  • Reliable geometry for design, clash detection and fabrication
  • Reduced downtime during shutdowns or maintenance

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For Tennant Creekโ€™s remote project environment, LiDAR scanning eliminates the guesswork and reduces unnecessary revisits โ€” saving time, money and resources.


3D CAD Modelling โ€” Turning Scan Data into Intelligent Designs

Once captured, scan data is converted into precise 3D models for mechanical, structural or civil engineering applications.

Hamilton By Design provides:

  • Equipment and plant layout models
  • Structural modelling of platforms, supports, frames and footings
  • Pipework, chutes, conveyors and mechanical systems
  • GA drawings, isometrics, BOMs and fabrication packs
  • Design optimisation for constructability and install access
  • Clash detection against new components

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For remote mining towns like Tennant Creek, having an accurate digital model means fewer site visits and smoother construction workflows.


FEA Capabilities โ€” Engineering Confidence for Heavy Industry

Tennant Creekโ€™s mining sector places high loads and stress on equipment. Our Finite Element Analysis (FEA) service ensures that mechanical and structural components meet strength and safety requirements before fabrication begins.

We analyse:

  • Structural frames, platforms and equipment supports
  • Buckling, fatigue, and dynamic response
  • Pressure equipment, tanks and load-bearing components
  • Conveyor structures, chutes and impact areas
  • Heavy machinery and mining-related equipment

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This engineering certainty is crucial in remote regions where heavy equipment failures come with extreme costs.


Drafting Services โ€” Fabrication-Ready & Installation-Ready Documentation

Clear, correct drawings are essential for executing work in Tennant Creek, where mobilisation, fabrication lead times and installation windows are tightly managed.

Hamilton By Design delivers:

  • Detailed fabrication drawings
  • Structural steelwork detailing
  • Mechanical drafting for plant upgrades
  • Piping, ducting and layout drawings
  • Retrofitting and brownfield integration documentation
  • As-built and red-line drawings

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With accurate drafting backed by LiDAR data and engineering oversight, fabrication becomes predictable and installation becomes smoother.


Why Hamilton By Design Is a Strong Fit for Tennant Creek

Working in regional and remote environments is part of our core capability. Clients in Tennant Creek benefit from:

  • Engineer-led site scanning (not outsourced survey-only work)
  • End-to-end accountability โ€” scan, model, engineer, draft
  • Fast turnaround to support shutdowns and capital projects
  • Reduced rework thanks to millimetre-accurate point clouds
  • Remote-project experience across NT, QLD and WA mining regions

From conveyor upgrades to tank replacements, access platforms, workshops, structural frames and mechanical systems โ€” our integrated approach ensures that Tennant Creek projects run smoothly, safely and efficiently.


Supporting Mining, Infrastructure & Remote Communities

Hamilton By Design is ready to support:

  • Mining operators and processing plants
  • Transport and logistics depots
  • Fabrication workshops
  • Water and utility infrastructure
  • Energy and remote community assets
  • Government upgrades and regional construction

Whether planning an upgrade, replacing aging equipment, or designing new structures, we bring digital accuracy and engineering certainty to Tennant Creekโ€™s demanding environment.

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Hire SolidWorks Drafter

Engineering-led SolidWorks design workflow with LiDAR scanning and fabrication drawings across Australia

Hire SolidWorks Drafter

Bring your concepts, site measurements and hand sketches to life with precise, fabrication-ready SolidWorks models and drawings. Hamilton By Design provides flexible SolidWorks drafting support so you can scale your engineering and detailing capacity without the overhead of another full-time employee.

Whether youโ€™re a fabricator, OEM, consulting engineer, mining operation or builder, you can hire a SolidWorks drafter to step in, pick up your workflow, and deliver accurate drawings that fit first time on site.


Why Hire a SolidWorks Drafter?

Hiring a dedicated SolidWorks drafter gives you:

  • Extra capacity during peak workload โ€“ avoid bottlenecks before shutdowns, tenders or tight project deadlines.
  • Accurate 3D models and 2D drawings โ€“ reduce rework, clashes and โ€œtape measure surprisesโ€ on site.
  • Flexible support โ€“ bring us in for a single project, a shutdown, or ongoing drafting support.
  • Reduced overheads โ€“ access professional drafting without the cost of recruitment, training and full-time salaries.
  • Integrated support with your engineers and workshop โ€“ we understand what supervisors, boilermakers and installers need on a drawing.

SolidWorks Drafting Services We Offer

When you hire a SolidWorks drafter from Hamilton By Design, you gain access to a broad range of CAD and documentation services, including:

3D Modelling

  • Parametric 3D models of mechanical parts and assemblies
  • Modelling from sketches, photos, existing drawings or LiDAR point clouds
  • Complex assemblies with correct mates, motion ranges and clear structure
  • Configurations for variants, sizes and options

2D Drafting & Detailing

  • Fabrication drawings โ€“ plates, frames, chutes, supports, tanks, conveyors and access structures
  • Machining drawings โ€“ detailed views, tolerances, hole call-outs and machining notes
  • Assembly drawings โ€“ exploded views, balloons, BOMs and clear assembly instructions
  • General arrangement (GA) drawings โ€“ layout plans, elevations and sections for site coordination

Revision & As-Built Updates

  • Update legacy AutoCAD/SolidWorks drawings into a clean, current model set
  • As-built drawings based on field measurements or 3D laser scans
  • Incorporating mark-ups from site supervisors, inspectors and engineers

Design for Fabrication & Installation

  • Drawings structured around how the workshop actually fabricates
  • Clear weld symbols, material specs and finish requirements
  • Logical transport splits, splice locations and lifting points (as per engineering direction)

Industries We Support

Our SolidWorks drafters work across a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Mining & CHPP / wash plants โ€“ chutes, conveyors, structures, tanks, access platforms
  • Quarry & hard rock processing โ€“ crushers, screens, hoppers, supports
  • Steel fabrication & manufacturing โ€“ frames, platforms, pipe supports, custom steelwork
  • Power & utilities โ€“ structural and mechanical modifications, platforms, ducting
  • Construction & building services โ€“ plant decks, supports, frames, miscellaneous metalwork
  • General engineering โ€“ jigs, fixtures, prototypes and custom machinery components

If your project involves metal, structure or machinery, you can hire a SolidWorks drafter who understands both the engineering intent and workshop reality.


How Hiring a SolidWorks Drafter Works

We keep the engagement process simple and transparent:

1. Scope & Inputs

We confirm:

  • What needs to be modelled or drafted
  • Required outputs (3D models, DXFs, fabrication drawings, GA layouts, BOMs, etc.)
  • Standards and templates to follow (your title blocks, layers, revision systems)
  • Deadlines and approval workflows

Inputs can include sketches, existing drawings, site photos, point clouds, standards and vendor data.

2. Drafting & Modelling in SolidWorks

Our drafter:

  • Builds parametric models in SolidWorks
  • Sets up assemblies with logical structure and clear naming
  • Produces drawing sheets with appropriate views, dimensions and notes
  • Checks for clashes, interferences and obvious manufacturing issues

3. Review & Mark-Ups

  • You review PDFs or eDrawings
  • We incorporate your comments, site feedback or engineering mark-ups
  • Revisions are tracked so you have a clean history of changes

4. Final Issue

  • Fabrication-ready PDFs for the workshop
  • Native SolidWorks files for your own engineering team
  • DXFs and other exports as required for plasma/laser cutting or CNC

Why Work With Hamilton By Design?

When you hire a SolidWorks drafter from Hamilton By Design, youโ€™re not just engaging a CAD operator โ€“ youโ€™re engaging mechanical engineering support that understands site, fabrication and shutdown pressures.

Youโ€™ll benefit from:

  • Real-world engineering experience โ€“ extensive work on CHPPs, conveyors, crushers and industrial structures
  • Attention to detail โ€“ clear part numbering, logical drawing sets and tidy models that others can easily work with
  • Alignment with your standards โ€“ we can adopt your drafting standards or help you develop them
  • Site-aware drafting โ€“ we consider access, lifting, installation and maintenance during the detailing stage
  • Integration with 3D laser scanning (if needed) โ€“ LiDAR-based as-built models to make sure your new steel actually fits

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Engage a SolidWorks Drafter Today

Need extra drafting capacity for an upcoming shutdown, tender or fabrication package?

Hamilton By Design can provide SolidWorks drafting support on a project, part-time or ongoing basis.

Get in touch today to discuss your drawings, timelines and preferred way of working, and weโ€™ll tailor a SolidWorks drafter engagement that fits your workload and budget.

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Engineering Services

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Engineering Services

Engineer-Led Digital Engineering, Design & Verification

Hamilton By Design provides engineering-led digital engineering services that combine 3D LiDAR laser scanning, mechanical engineering, structural assessment, 3D CAD modelling, drafting, and verification to support industrial, infrastructure, mining, and commercial projects across Australia.

Our services are designed for brownfield environments, retrofit projects, plant upgrades, and safety-critical assetsโ€”where accuracy, constructability, and compliance matter.

This page provides an overview of our core engineering services, with links to detailed service pages.


3D LiDAR Laser Scanning & Digital Capture

High-accuracy, engineering-grade reality capture

We deliver professional 3D LiDAR laser scanning to capture existing site conditions with millimetre-level accuracy. Our scanning services form the foundation for reliable engineering, modelling, and fabrication outcomes.

Typical applications include:

  • Brownfield plant upgrades
  • As-built documentation
  • Clash detection and constructability reviews
  • Retrofit and refurbishment projects

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3D CAD Modelling & Point Cloud to CAD

From scan data to build-ready models

We convert point-cloud data into accurate, intelligent 3D CAD models using SolidWorks and industry-standard workflows. Models are structured to support engineering analysis, drafting, and fabrication.

Deliverables include:

  • Mechanical and structural 3D models
  • Equipment and pipework models
  • GA layouts and coordination models
  • Fabrication-ready assemblies

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Mechanical Engineering & Design

Practical engineering for real-world assets

Hamilton By Design provides mechanical engineering services focused on industrial machinery, materials handling systems, plant equipment, and retrofit solutions.

Our approach balances:

  • Structural integrity
  • Maintainability
  • Safety and compliance
  • Fit-for-purpose fabrication

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & Mechanical Assessment

Engineering verification and risk reduction

We apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate designs, assess existing structures, and support compliance and life-extension decisions.

Common FEA applications include:

  • Structural capacity checks
  • Fatigue and vibration assessment
  • Impact and load-case evaluation
  • Design optimisation and verification

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Structural Engineering Support

Assessment, modification, and upgrade of existing structures

Our structural engineering support services focus on existing and modified assets, particularly in brownfield and constrained environments.

Services include:

  • Structural modelling and assessment
  • Connection and support design
  • Equipment load integration
  • Upgrade and strengthening concepts

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Engineering Drafting & Fabrication Drawings

Clear, build-ready documentation

We produce engineering drawings that fabricators and site teams can trust, derived directly from verified 3D models.

Deliverables include:

  • Fabrication drawings
  • Assembly and GA drawings
  • Site installation drawings
  • As-built documentation sets

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Reverse Engineering & As-Built Documentation

Accurate records of existing assets

Hamilton By Design specialises in reverse engineering existing equipment and structures, particularly where legacy drawings are missing or unreliable.

Outputs include:

  • Verified as-built models
  • Updated drawing sets
  • Digital asset records
  • Baseline data for future upgrades

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Digital Engineering & Digital QA

Confidence from scan to construction

Our digital engineering workflows integrate scanning, modelling, analysis, and drafting into a single accountable process, reducing errors and rework.

Benefits include:

  • Improved constructability
  • Reduced site clashes
  • Higher confidence fabrication
  • Better project outcomes

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Industries We Support

Hamilton By Design supports projects across:

  • Mining and minerals processing
  • Power generation and utilities
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Infrastructure and heavy industry
  • Commercial and institutional facilities

Why Hamilton By Design

  • Engineer-led scanning and modelling
  • Single-source accountability
  • Brownfield and retrofit specialists
  • Fabrication-focused outcomes
  • Australian Standardsโ€“aligned workflows

Speak With an Engineer

If youโ€™re planning a plant upgrade, retrofit, or need reliable digital engineering support, speak directly with an engineer.

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