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Hamilton By Design provides mechanical engineering, 3D LiDAR scanning and CAD support for mining infrastructure and fixed plant across Australia and the Pacific.
Mining infrastructure can include processing facilities, conveyors, transfer chutes, crushers, screens, pumping stations, pipework, tanks, platforms, walkways and supporting mechanical equipment. Projects often involve remote locations, restricted access, shutdown constraints and complex interfaces with existing plant.
Our services can include:
Existing-condition and as-built scanning
Point-cloud registration
Mechanical design and equipment layouts
Scan-to-CAD modelling
Fixed plant and equipment upgrades
Clash detection and clearance reviews
Shutdown and installation planning
General arrangement drawings
Fabrication and structural drafting
Installation verification
LiDAR scanning can capture existing equipment, steelwork, connection points and surrounding site conditions. The resulting point cloud provides a reliable spatial reference for planning modifications, replacement equipment and brownfield installations.
Proposed designs can be checked against the existing geometry to identify clashes, restricted access and installation constraints before fabrication begins. Deliverables may include E57 or RCP point clouds, SolidWorks models, STEP or Parasolid files, AutoCAD drawings and Navisworks-compatible data.
Hamilton By Design provides mechanical engineering and drafting services. Civil, geotechnical, electrical and structural design or certification must be completed by appropriately qualified professionals where required.
Plant upgrades start with understanding what is already on site. When a replacement chute, pipe spool, pump skid or access platform must fit into an existing processing plant, incomplete drawings can leave critical dimensions uncertain.
Hamilton By Design offers 3D LiDAR scanning for projects at Northparkes and across the Parkes region, helping engineering teams capture existing conditions before design, fabrication and installation.
By combining laser scanning with mechanical engineering, 3D modelling and drafting, we can turn site measurements into practical information for plant modifications and shutdown planning.
Supporting Copper and Gold Processing Infrastructure
Northparkes is a copper-gold mining operation located approximately 27 kilometres north-west of Parkes in Central West NSW. Its onsite processing plant produces copper-gold-silver concentrate.
Modifications in this type of operating plant often involve working around existing equipment, pipework, support steel and maintenance access. The challenge is understanding how the proposed work will connect to the surrounding infrastructure.
A replacement component may need to:
Match existing flange positions and connection points.
Fit between conveyors, equipment and support steel.
Preserve access for inspection and maintenance.
Allow space for lifting, removal and installation.
Be installed within a planned shutdown window.
3D LiDAR scanning helps establish these constraints before the design progresses.
Existing plant drawings may not reflect years of repairs, equipment replacements and site modifications. Manual measurements can also miss surrounding obstructions or important offsets.
A registered point cloud provides a measurable three-dimensional record of the surfaces captured during scanning. Engineers and designers can use this information to check equipment locations, connection geometry and available space.
Depending on access and the project scope, scanning can capture:
Conveyors, transfer points, chutes and hoppers.
Crushers, screens and surrounding equipment.
Pumps, tanks, pipework and service routes.
Structural steel and equipment supports.
Platforms, stairs, ladders and handrails.
Equipment bases, floor levels and installation areas.
The scan scope should focus on the interfaces that determine whether the new component will fit. Critical dimensions and obscured connections may require additional measurement or verification.
Chute and Conveyor Upgrade Planning
Chute replacements depend on more than the dimensions of the chute itself. The design must account for the discharge position, receiving conveyor, support arrangement, surrounding steelwork and maintenance clearances.
For a chute or conveyor modification, Hamilton By Design can use scan data to help establish the existing layout and develop a model of the proposed arrangement.
This supports checks for:
Alignment between new and existing equipment.
Clashes with steelwork, pipework and platforms.
Liner replacement and inspection access.
Available space for guards and maintenance.
Installation and removal constraints.
Capturing the surrounding plant helps designers assess how the modification will work within the existing installation.
Pipework, Pumps and Equipment Fit-Up
Pipework modifications can become difficult when existing flange positions, elevations or support locations are uncertain.
3D LiDAR scanning can help establish the spatial arrangement around pump stations, pipe racks and equipment connections. Scan-to-CAD modelling can then support proposed pipe routes, pump skid layouts and equipment positioning.
Where fabrication depends on precise connection details, we establish the required accuracy and verification approach before work begins. Some interfaces may need closer scanning, direct measurement or inspection during a shutdown.
From Point Cloud to Engineering Deliverables
Hamilton By Design can develop the captured information into deliverables suited to the project, including:
Registered point clouds.
Existing-condition 3D CAD models.
General arrangement drawings.
Proposed equipment and pipework layouts.
Clash reviews and fit-up assessments.
Fabrication drawings within the agreed design scope.
Point clouds can be supplied in formats such as E57 or RCP, with CAD models and drawings prepared to suit the client’s software and documentation requirements.
Reliable site information allows more engineering and fabrication work to be completed before a shutdown starts.
A scan-based model can help teams identify installation constraints, review component clearances and coordinate proposed work around existing assets. It can also reduce the need for repeated site visits to collect missing dimensions.
These benefits depend on capturing the required areas and checking critical interfaces early.
Discuss Your Northparkes Scanning Requirements
Planning a chute replacement, conveyor modification, pipework upgrade or equipment installation?
Hamilton By Design can assist with 3D LiDAR scanning Northparkes, scan-to-CAD modelling, mechanical design and fabrication documentation.
Provide the proposed work area, available drawings, required deliverables and shutdown timing so we can establish a suitable scanning and engineering scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can scanning be undertaken while the plant is operating? Some areas can be scanned during operation, subject to site approval, safe access and visibility. Restricted areas or obscured interfaces may require shutdown access.
Can the point cloud be converted into SolidWorks or AutoCAD deliverables? Yes. Selected plant geometry can be developed into CAD models and drawings according to the agreed scope.
Can scanning confirm whether replacement equipment will fit? Scan data can support fit-up checks against captured existing geometry. Critical connections, tolerances and areas hidden from the scanner require suitable verification.
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Hamilton By Design offers 3D LiDAR scanning for Cadia mining and processing plant projects, helping engineers, maintenance teams and fabrication contractors understand existing plant geometry before designing and installing modifications.
From replacement chutes and conveyor interfaces to pump skids and pipework, successful upgrades depend on knowing what is already there. A registered point cloud provides a detailed spatial reference for developing designs, checking clearances and planning installation.
Our approach connects scan → model → engineer → upgrade, turning captured site geometry into practical engineering information.
Supporting Mining Projects Around Cadia and Orange
Cadia is a major gold and copper mining operation owned by Newmont, located approximately 25 kilometres from Orange in Central West NSW. Its scale and industrial setting make existing plant information an important consideration for maintenance and upgrade planning.
For projects in this environment, drawings may need to be checked against equipment that has changed over time. Added pipework, modified supports, replacement machinery and altered access arrangements can affect how a new component fits.
Hamilton By Design can support project teams working in the Cadia and Orange region with site scanning, point cloud processing, mechanical modelling and drawing development. Site work is arranged around the agreed scope, access requirements and operating conditions.
Why Scan Before Designing a Plant Upgrade?
A replacement component may match the original drawing yet still clash with the current installation.
Common sources of uncertainty include:
Connection points that differ from the drawings.
Pipework or cable trays crossing the proposed installation area.
Limited clearance around conveyors and transfer points.
Existing steelwork affecting equipment placement.
Restricted access for lifting, assembly and maintenance.
Changes made during previous shutdowns.
3D LiDAR scanning captures visible surfaces across the work area, allowing the proposed design to be reviewed against its surroundings.
This helps project teams identify potential problems earlier, when changes are generally easier to manage than during fabrication or installation.
3D LiDAR Scanning for Chutes and Conveyor Interfaces
Chute replacements and conveyor modifications require more than the dimensions of the component being replaced. The surrounding arrangement influences the design, installation sequence and future maintenance access.
Scanning can capture:
Conveyor positions and transfer point geometry.
Existing chute envelopes and accessible connections.
Supporting steelwork and nearby platforms.
Adjacent services and equipment.
Available space for removal and installation.
The point cloud can then support a mechanical model of the proposed arrangement.
For example, a replacement transfer chute can be reviewed against surrounding steelwork, pipework and access platforms before drawings are issued for fabrication. Critical connection dimensions can be identified for additional verification.
Pump Skids, Pipework and Service Modifications
Installing a new pump or changing a pipe route can create challenges in a congested processing plant.
An existing layout may provide enough space for the equipment itself while leaving insufficient room for valves, maintenance activities or removal of major components.
A scan-based model can help assess:
Pump skid placement and surrounding clearances.
Accessible flange locations and pipe routes.
Potential clashes with existing equipment.
Space for valve operation and maintenance.
Proposed support locations.
Installation and component removal paths.
Capturing the surrounding area provides context for these decisions. It helps the designer consider how the equipment will be installed, operated and maintained.
Scan-to-CAD for Mechanical Design and Fabrication
A point cloud becomes more useful when it is connected to the required engineering deliverable.
Hamilton By Design can use registered scan data as a reference for developing CAD models in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Depending on the project scope, deliverables may include:
Registered point clouds.
Models of selected existing equipment.
Proposed mechanical equipment models.
General arrangement drawings.
Fabrication and assembly drawings.
Interface details and dimensional review information.
STEP, DXF or other agreed CAD exchange files.
The level of modelling is selected to suit the task. A layout study may need equipment envelopes and principal interfaces, while a fabrication package requires more detailed geometry and verified connection information.
This keeps the work focused on the decisions the project team needs to make.
Planning Component Fit Before Fabrication
One of the most useful applications of 3D LiDAR scanning at Cadia is checking the proposed component against the existing plant before fabrication begins.
A typical workflow is:
Define the interfaces: Identify connection points, critical dimensions and required clearances.
Capture the work area: Scan the component location and relevant surrounding equipment.
Register and review the data: Check coverage and identify areas requiring further measurement.
Develop the model: Position the proposed component within the existing geometry.
Review fit and access: Assess clashes, assembly requirements and maintenance space.
Prepare the drawings: Document the agreed arrangement and fabrication details.
Scanning supports fit-up planning, but concealed surfaces and fine features may require additional measurement. Bolt holes, machined faces and tight tolerance connections should be assessed individually rather than assumed to be fully defined by a general plant scan.
Supporting Shutdown and Installation Planning
Shutdown work benefits from early decisions about component fit, removal routes and installation access.
A scan-based model can help teams consider questions such as:
Can the existing component be removed through the available opening?
Will the replacement need to be installed in sections?
Does nearby pipework restrict the installation path?
Is there enough space to access the connections?
Which dimensions need verification before fabrication?
These reviews can support discussions between engineering, maintenance, fabrication and installation teams.
Scanning is most valuable when completed early enough for the findings to influence the design and work plan.
Accuracy Matched to the Engineering Task
The required accuracy should be established before scanning begins.
A broad plant layout study has different requirements from a replacement component with tightly controlled interfaces. Scan coverage, distance, surface condition, visibility and registration all affect the usefulness of the resulting data.
Hamilton By Design works with the project team to identify:
The purpose of the scan.
Critical interfaces and tolerances.
Areas requiring detailed capture.
Features needing supplementary measurement.
Required file formats and drawing outputs.
This creates a clear basis for the work and helps distinguish captured geometry from dimensions that still need verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can scanning help check whether a replacement chute will fit?
Yes. A point cloud can support a model of the replacement chute within the surrounding plant. This helps identify clashes and access constraints. Critical fabrication interfaces may also need direct measurement.
Can you work from an existing point cloud?
Yes. Hamilton By Design can review supplied scan data for modelling and drawing development. Its suitability depends on coverage, registration quality and the detail available around the required interfaces.
Does every scanned item need to be modelled?
No. Modelling can focus on the equipment, surfaces and connections relevant to the project. The remaining point cloud can provide surrounding context.
Can scanning take place while the plant is operating?
This depends on site approval, access and conditions. Moving equipment, dust, vibration and obstructed views may limit capture. Some areas may require isolation or shutdown access.
Can you provide drawings as well as scanning?
Yes. The scope can include point cloud processing, mechanical modelling, general arrangements and fabrication drawings, with deliverables agreed before work begins.
Discuss Your Cadia Scanning Project
Planning a chute replacement, conveyor modification, pump installation or processing plant upgrade near Cadia?
Contact Hamilton By Design to discuss 3D LiDAR scanning, scan-to-CAD modelling and mechanical design support.
Send photographs, existing drawings and a brief description of the proposed work so we can identify the required scan coverage, critical interfaces and suitable deliverables.
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Mining plant upgrades need reliable information about existing equipment, practical maintenance access and a clear engineering scope. For project teams based in Ulaanbaatar—also known as Ulan Bator—Hamilton By Design offers mechanical engineering, 3D LiDAR scanning and design support for mining and industrial projects, with site mobilisation arranged to suit the project.
Our approach brings together existing-condition capture, CAD modelling and engineering documentation. This helps owners, maintenance teams and fabricators plan modifications around the plant that is actually installed.
From coal handling equipment at Baganuur to gold processing infrastructure in the Boroo–Ulaanbulag area, potential applications include conveyor upgrades, transfer chute modifications, maintenance platforms, walkways and working-at-height systems.
Mining Operations Around Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar provides a useful geographic focus for discussing nearby mining operations, although the mines are located in outlying districts and surrounding provinces.
Four confirmed operating mines relevant to this regional overview are:
Mine
Location relative to Ulaanbaatar
Commodity
Potential engineering focus
Baganuur Coal Mine
Approximately 130 km east, in the outlying Baganuur district
Thermal coal / lignite
Coal handling equipment, maintenance access and plant modifications
Boroo Gold Mine
Approximately 140 km northwest, in Selenge Province
Gold
Processing equipment layouts, access improvements and brownfield upgrades
Ulaanbulag Gold Mine
Approximately 19 km southeast of Boroo
Gold
Equipment interfaces and infrastructure associated with the shared processing operation
Shivee-Ovoo Coal Mine
Approximately 260 km southeast, in Govisümber Province
Thermal coal / lignite
Coal handling infrastructure, maintenance facilities and access upgrades
Baganuur and Shivee-Ovoo are operating coal mines. Boroo and Ulaanbulag are operating gold mines that share key infrastructure and processing facilities. These locations illustrate the regional mining context; they are not presented as Hamilton By Design clients.
Nalaikh is also associated with Ulaanbaatar’s mining history, but its main industrial coal mine is closed. Gatsuurt is a gold development project whose current production status has not been confirmed for this overview.
Mechanical Engineering for Mining Plant Upgrades
A successful plant modification starts with understanding the operational problem.
A conveyor transfer may need improved material flow. A pump installation may require more room for servicing. A replacement chute may need to fit between existing equipment while preserving access for liner changes.
For projects coordinated from Ulaanbaatar, the scope can be developed around questions such as:
What equipment is being replaced or modified?
Which existing interfaces must be retained?
How will components be transported, lifted and installed?
What access will maintenance personnel need?
Which drawings and approvals are required before fabrication?
Resolving these questions early gives the project team a clearer basis for design, procurement and shutdown planning.
3D LiDAR Scanning Before Design Begins
Existing drawings are useful, but their relationship to current site conditions needs checking before a retrofit is designed.
A pipe installed during an earlier upgrade may cross the proposed platform location. A conveyor support may occupy the space needed for a new chute. Equipment removal may be restricted by steelwork that does not appear on the available drawings.
3D LiDAR scanning helps establish the spatial arrangement of visible plant and infrastructure.
The resulting point cloud can support layout development, equipment positioning and coordination between disciplines. Critical interfaces can then be selected for additional measurement or inspection where the project requires it.
Scanning is particularly useful when several modifications must fit within the same area. A shared model allows the team to review the proposed arrangement before committing to fabrication.
Hamilton By Design combines this measured information with mechanical design and scan-to-CAD workflows.
Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders
Maintenance access deserves attention at the start of a plant upgrade.
A new component may fit into the available space yet leave insufficient room for inspection, adjustment or removal. Access arrangements should therefore be developed around the tasks people will perform, rather than added after the equipment layout is complete.
For example, a chute upgrade may require a working position beside an inspection door. A conveyor drive replacement may need an access route that also accommodates handling tools and removed components.
For a Mongolian project, the design basis should identify applicable local requirements, owner specifications and any contractually adopted standards. Where AS 1657 is proposed as a reference, its suitability and acceptance should be established with the project’s responsible advisers.
The objective is a coordinated arrangement that supports the intended maintenance task and can be reviewed, fabricated and installed with clear documentation.
Static Line Systems and Working-at-Height Access
Some inspection and maintenance tasks require a dedicated working-at-height solution.
For projects around Ulaanbaatar, this work should be coordinated with the selected system supplier, installer and appropriately qualified engineering reviewers. The scope needs to address how the system connects to the existing asset and how the completed installation will be verified and handed over.
The required certification and local acceptance pathway should be agreed before procurement. This gives each participant a clear understanding of their responsibilities and the evidence required for completion.
Connecting Access Improvements with Equipment Design
Access and mechanical design often affect the same space.
Consider a proposed coal transfer upgrade. The project may need a revised chute, removable guarding and a working position for inspections. Designing each item separately can leave conflicts between access routes, maintenance openings and installation requirements.
A coordinated model allows the team to examine the complete arrangement:
Capture and verify the existing area.
Define operating and maintenance requirements.
Develop the equipment and access concepts together.
Review interfaces with the owner and installation team.
Prepare the agreed drawings and engineering documentation.
This approach can help identify problems while changes are still straightforward to make.
Deliverables Defined Around Your Project
A focused project may need only an equipment model and general arrangement drawing. A larger upgrade may require a coordinated package for fabrication, installation and review.
Depending on the agreed scope, deliverables may include:
Registered point cloud data.
Existing-condition CAD models.
Equipment and access layouts.
Mechanical detail drawings.
Fabrication information and material schedules.
Installation planning drawings.
Engineering assessment documentation.
The proposal should identify file formats, drawing status, verification requirements and responsibilities for review and approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Ulan Bator and Ulaanbaatar different locations?
No. They are names for the same city, Mongolia’s capital. This page uses Ulaanbaatar while also recognising the alternative spelling Ulan Bator.
Are all four active mines within the city?
No. Baganuur is in an outlying district administered by Ulaanbaatar. Boroo, Ulaanbulag and Shivee-Ovoo are in surrounding provinces, with Shivee-Ovoo substantially farther from the capital.
Can a project begin using existing drawings and scan data?
Yes. Available information can be reviewed first to establish its suitability and identify gaps. Site capture, inspections or additional measurements can then be included where needed.
Can platforms and walkways be included in an equipment upgrade?
Yes. Including maintenance access in the initial scope allows the proposed equipment and access arrangement to be reviewed together.
Can Australian standards be used for a Mongolian project?
They may be considered where the project adopts them, subject to applicable local requirements and acceptance. The standards and approval basis should be agreed at the start of the engagement.
How is site scanning arranged?
Mobilisation is planned around the location, access permissions, operating conditions and required deliverables. Clients can provide drawings, photographs and a scope description to begin the discussion.
Discuss Your Ulaanbaatar Mining or Industrial Project
Planning a mechanical upgrade, maintenance access improvement or static line project near Ulaanbaatar?
Contact Hamilton By Design with your site location, available drawings and project objectives. We can discuss a staged scope covering existing-condition capture, mechanical design, access layouts and engineering documentation.
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Consistent material flow, reduced wear and practical maintenance
Transfer chutes connect critical stages of a mineral processing plant. From crusher discharge to screen feed and conveyor transfers, their design influences how reliably material moves through the operation.
Poorly matched chute geometry can contribute to blockages, spillage, uneven equipment loading and premature liner wear. These problems can increase maintenance demands and interrupt production.
Hamilton By Design offers mechanical design support for mineral processing equipment manufacturers, mining suppliers, fabrication workshops and plant operators in Limeira, São Paulo, and businesses serving mining projects throughout Brazil.
Drawing on Australian mining and materials handling experience, we develop chute designs that bring together material flow, wear protection, equipment interfaces and fabrication requirements.
Planning a new transfer chute or upgrading an existing installation? Discuss your project with Hamilton By Design.
Chute design for mineral processing applications
Each transfer point has a specific purpose within the processing circuit. A chute feeding a screen requires a different approach from one receiving coarse material discharged by a crusher.
Our design support can cover:
Conveyor-to-conveyor transfer chutes.
Crusher feed and discharge chutes.
Screen feed, discharge and product collection chutes.
Transfer arrangements for ore, crushed rock and mineral products.
Chute modifications associated with plant upgrades.
Replacement chute bodies and wear liner systems.
We consider how the chute receives material, controls its path and delivers it to the next item of equipment.
The objective is reliable transfer across the agreed operating range, with a design that fits the plant and supports practical maintenance.
Understand the material before developing the geometry
Mineral processing chutes must accommodate the characteristics of the material passing through them.
Coarse particles, abrasive rock, wet fines and variable feed conditions can create different flow and wear challenges. Understanding these conditions helps establish suitable chute geometry and wear protection.
Our design process considers:
Material type, bulk density and particle size distribution.
Maximum lump size and the proportion of fines.
Moisture content and potential for adhesion or build-up.
Normal, peak and variable throughput.
Conveyor speed and material discharge trajectory.
Transfer height and changes in flow direction.
Receiving belt, crusher or screen requirements.
Existing blockages, wear patterns and maintenance records.
Where necessary, material testing or additional operating data can be included in the scope to resolve uncertainties before detailed design.
Control the flow and reduce concentrated wear
Wear protection begins with understanding how material moves through the chute.
Impact at entry points, abrupt changes in direction and concentrated sliding contact can place heavy demands on chute surfaces. We review these areas alongside the liner arrangement.
Depending on the application, the design may incorporate:
Geometry that guides the material through the transfer.
Replaceable liners selected for the expected abrasion and impact.
Localised protection at high-wear areas.
Material-retaining features where suitable for the feed conditions.
Modular liner sections for practical replacement.
Wear-resistant steel, rubber, polyurethane and ceramic systems each have different application requirements. Selection should reflect the material, impact conditions, attachment method and maintenance strategy.
Our aim is to reduce avoidable wear and improve serviceability. Expected liner life depends on the operating conditions and selected system.
Assess proposed designs with particle-flow simulation
For complex transfers or recurring flow problems, Discrete Element Method—DEM—analysis can be included in the project scope.
DEM can help assess material trajectories, accumulation, discharge behaviour and interaction with chute surfaces. It can also support comparison of alternative geometries before fabrication.
Representative material properties and appropriate calibration are essential to obtaining useful results. Simulation findings should be assessed alongside site observations, engineering judgement and operating data.
From existing plant to fabrication-ready documentation
Plant upgrades often require new equipment to fit within existing steelwork, conveyors and restricted installation spaces.
Hamilton By Design can work from drawings, photographs, verified measurements and suitable point cloud data to develop the chute and its interfaces.
Where 3D scanning is required, capture arrangements and responsibilities can be agreed as part of the scope.
Deliverables can include:
Existing equipment and interface models.
Concept designs and option reviews.
Detailed 3D chute models.
General arrangement drawings.
Fabrication drawings and component details.
Wear liner layouts and replacement details.
Coordination with client engineers and fabrication teams.
The agreed documentation supports manufacture, installation and future maintenance.
Design for inspection and liner replacement
A chute should be accessible to the people responsible for keeping it operational.
We consider inspection openings, liner handling, fastener access, lifting provisions and installation clearances. Where applicable, the scope can also address guarding and isolation interfaces with surrounding equipment.
Maintenance requirements should be established early so that access and replacement tasks are considered alongside material flow.
For Brazilian projects, applicable local requirements and approval responsibilities are agreed with the client and their local engineering team.
Australian mining experience, working with Limeira’s industry
Hamilton By Design welcomes opportunities to collaborate with equipment manufacturers, engineering teams and fabrication businesses in Limeira.
We bring Australian mining and materials handling experience, supported by mechanical design, 3D modelling and scan-to-CAD capabilities. Local partners bring knowledge of their equipment, operating conditions and manufacturing requirements.
Our Portuguese is still a work in progress, so we place particular importance on clear drawings, agreed terminology and documented design reviews.
And we already appreciate a good Brazilian start to the morning: pão de queijo and café.
Frequently asked questions
Can you redesign a chute that repeatedly blocks?
Yes. We can assess the existing geometry, material characteristics and operating conditions to develop improvement options. Details of when blockages occur—including changes in moisture or throughput—help identify the likely causes.
Can you design chutes for abrasive ore and crushed rock?
Yes. The scope can address chute geometry, impact zones, liner selection and replacement arrangements. Material characteristics and operating data are needed to develop a suitable design.
Can you use an existing plant scan?
Yes. Suitable point cloud data can help establish equipment interfaces and available space. Critical dimensions and areas obscured during scanning may require additional verification.
Can you guarantee a specific liner life?
A liner-life commitment requires supporting evidence about the material, throughput and operating conditions. We can develop a wear strategy and document the design assumptions for comparison with operating performance.
Can you work remotely with a manufacturer in Limeira?
Yes. Remote design support can be arranged using agreed drawings, measurements, scan data and review meetings. Site verification, fabrication responsibilities and local approvals are defined within the project scope.
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Carole Park is a practical place to solve difficult equipment problems. Within this industrial suburb in the City of Ipswich, businesses machine components, fabricate steelwork, manufacture wear-protection products and move goods across South East Queensland. Its position beside Brisbane’s western industrial corridor also gives workshops access to suppliers and transport routes. For a mining-equipment owner, that combination can make Carole Park a useful place to repair, modify or manufacture a component.
However, manufacturing capability is only part of the job. Before a workshop cuts plate or machines a replacement part, someone must establish what the existing equipment actually looks like, which dimensions matter and how the new component will fit. That becomes difficult when the original drawings are missing, the equipment has been modified or years of wear have changed its shape.
Hamilton By Design helps close that information gap through 3D scanning, reverse engineering, mechanical design and drafting. The objective is to turn an existing component or plant area into engineering data that can be checked, discussed and used for the next decision. Our broader approach to reverse engineering mining and industrial equipment starts with the asset’s function and condition, rather than assuming that a digital copy of its present shape is the right replacement.
Why Carole Park calls for a workshop-focused approach
Carole Park has a distinct industrial character. TNN Engineering describes CNC machining and fabrication work for sectors including mining and civil construction. OZQ Engineering lists fabrication, machining and resources-sector work. Wearmin operates in hose and wear protection for demanding industrial applications. These examples show the range of work carried out locally; they do not imply that the companies are Hamilton By Design clients.
That local mix suggests a particular need: engineering information that survives the handover between an equipment owner, a designer and a manufacturer. A worn chute liner may be easy to remove but difficult to define. A machined component may look straightforward until its bolt pattern, shaft fit or installed clearance is measured. A workshop may be able to fabricate an assembly quickly, yet still need reliable information about the plant it must fit.
Reverse engineering is most useful when it addresses those questions before manufacture begins. It can also reveal where the original equipment could be improved, provided the operating conditions, materials, loads and failure history are understood. Reproducing a failed detail without examining why it failed may simply repeat the problem.
Begin with the decision the scan must support
“Scan the equipment” is a starting request, not a complete scope. The right measurement method depends on what the client needs to decide.
If the aim is to relocate a conveyor or fit a new chute, a site scan can capture surrounding steelwork, walkways, pipework and other physical interfaces. If the aim is to manufacture a replacement component, closer measurement of mating surfaces, holes and critical features may be necessary. If the concern is wear, the task may involve comparing the present geometry with a nominal model or agreed reference dimensions.
Hamilton By Design uses 3D scanning and reverse engineering to develop models that serve a defined engineering purpose. The scope should identify the required deliverables, the dimensions that need direct verification and any surfaces that cannot be measured reliably while the equipment is installed.
A scan records visible geometry at a particular time. It does not, by itself, establish the original unworn profile, the material grade or every manufacturing tolerance. Where those details matter, HBD can identify the additional measurements, records or engineering assessment needed.
Replacement-component CAD for mining equipment
Mining and heavy-industrial equipment often remains in service long after its original documentation has become difficult to find. Components may have been repaired, adjusted or made locally over several decades. A replacement therefore needs to be understood in relation to the equipment around it.
For a component brought into a Carole Park workshop, the process might begin with a mesh or measured profile. The model is then developed around functional features: mounting faces, shaft centres, bolt-hole positions, contact surfaces and the space needed for installation. Where wear has distorted a surface, the model should distinguish measured condition from proposed replacement geometry.
Depending on the job, the outputs may include an editable CAD model, a dimensional report, a general arrangement, a fabrication drawing or a file suitable for manufacturing review. The required accuracy should be set by the component’s function. A broad clearance envelope and a precision-machined fit call for different verification methods.
Keeping the approved model and drawing revision also has value beyond the first replacement. The next maintenance team can begin with an identified design record rather than repeating the entire measurement exercise.
Chutes, conveyors and wear parts
A transfer chute is more than a collection of folded plates. Its performance depends on material flow, wear, access for maintenance and the position of the conveyor equipment around it. A replacement made from an old drawing can create problems if the supporting structure or adjoining plant has changed since that drawing was issued.
For these projects, HBD can capture the installed equipment, model the available space and develop chute or conveyor modifications in CAD. The model allows the team to inspect interfaces and discuss how a proposed assembly will be fabricated, transported and installed. HBD’s mechanical engineering work for mining infrastructure includes materials-handling equipment, transfer stations and plant upgrades.
Wear-part modelling can follow a similar path. A liner or replaceable plate needs geometry that fits the parent equipment, appropriate attachment details and a practical removal path. Recording its geometry and manufacturing revision helps an owner compare later replacements and document changes made in response to wear.
Engineering review should be matched to the proposed change. A new liner profile, altered chute support or conveyor modification may raise different questions about loads, maintenance access and machine safety.
From Carole Park workshop to operating plant
Some assemblies are built in Carole Park but installed at a mine or processing facility elsewhere. In that situation, the workshop and site must share a reliable description of the existing conditions. Even a well-made assembly can be difficult to install if a support is out of position or the available lifting space was assumed rather than measured.
HBD’s scan-to-CAD workflow for Brisbane and Queensland projects brings existing-condition data into a model that can be used to review proposed work. A coordinated model may expose a clash before fabrication, show where another site measurement is needed or help the team plan an installation sequence.
The useful deliverable is not always a complete model of the entire facility. For a specific replacement, it may be enough to capture the assembly’s mounting points, adjacent obstructions and removal path. Defining that boundary early keeps the survey focused on the decision it needs to support.
Safety and access are part of the design
Mining equipment modifications can affect people who operate, clean and maintain the plant. A new guard may restrict access to a wear part. A relocated chute may change how a blockage is cleared. A revised conveyor arrangement may create a new point where moving components can be reached.
Queensland WorkSafe has documented serious conveyor incidents and emphasises guarding, isolation and risk controls for plant work. HBD can assist by measuring existing arrangements, modelling proposed guards and access changes, and preparing drawings for review within the client’s risk-management process. The assessment must consider the actual tasks people perform, including maintenance and abnormal conditions, rather than only normal operation.
Relevant references may include the AS/NZS 4024 machinery-safety series and AS/NZS 4024.3610:2015 for conveyor-system safety. AS 1657:2018 may apply when a project includes fixed walkways, platforms, stairs or ladders. The applicable requirements depend on the equipment and the proposed scope; listing a standard on a drawing is not a substitute for assessing the design against it.
A useful record for future repairs
A good reverse-engineering project should leave the owner better informed about the asset. Subject to the client’s agreed data arrangements, HBD can retain equipment point clouds, component meshes, CAD models, wear-part geometry, dimensional reports, fabrication drawings and manufacturing revisions.
Those records can help distinguish an approved design from an earlier workshop modification. They also give a future maintenance team a starting point when a part wears again or a similar asset needs attention. The value lies in knowing what was measured, what was inferred, what was changed and which revision was manufactured.
Frequently asked questions
Can you reverse engineer a worn mining-equipment component?
Yes, although the worn surface should not automatically become the replacement shape. HBD can scan or measure the component, identify critical interfaces and develop proposed CAD geometry. The owner’s operating records, comparable parts and engineering review may be needed to establish the intended profile.
Is 3D laser scanning accurate enough to manufacture a replacement part?
That depends on the size of the part and the tolerances that matter. A site scan can be highly useful for overall geometry, clearances and installation interfaces. Precision fits, small holes or machined surfaces may require closer-range measurement or direct dimensional verification. The measurement plan should be agreed before scanning.
Can a component be scanned in a Carole Park workshop and fitted at a remote mine?
Potentially. The workshop component and its installed interfaces must both be understood. For a critical fit, HBD can define which site dimensions, mounting features and surrounding clearances need to be captured before the replacement is finalised.
Do you provide fabrication drawings as well as a 3D model?
Yes, when fabrication documentation is included in the agreed scope. A 3D model, a general arrangement and a fabrication drawing serve different purposes. The drawing package should identify the details the manufacturer needs, along with the applicable revision and any dimensions requiring confirmation.
Can you help improve a chute rather than reproduce it exactly?
Yes. HBD can document the existing chute and develop a revised mechanical arrangement for review. An improvement should be based on the material handled, observed wear or blockage, available space, support conditions and maintenance needs. Additional analysis or specialist input may be required for particular changes.
Which Australian standards apply?
The answer depends on the equipment and work being undertaken. Machinery guarding and risk reduction may call for parts of AS/NZS 4024; conveyor modifications may involve AS/NZS 4024.3610; fixed access may involve AS 1657. Steelwork associated with mechanical equipment may call for AS 3990, where its scope applies. The relevant standards are selected for the actual design, not applied as a generic list.
Discuss a component or plant upgrade
If an equipment part has no reliable drawing, a chute needs modification or a new assembly must fit existing plant, Hamilton By Design can help define the measurement and engineering work required. Send through photographs, available drawings, the equipment location and a brief description of the problem. We can then discuss what needs to be captured, what must be verified and which deliverables will help you move toward manufacture or installation.
Gold processing plants across Central West NSW are continually changing. Conveyors are extended, chutes are replaced, pumps are upgraded, platforms are modified, pipework is rerouted and new equipment is installed around infrastructure that may have been operating for decades.
The challenge is that the engineering drawings available for an established plant do not always represent what actually exists on site.
For brownfield projects, even a relatively small dimensional discrepancy can result in fabrication problems, clashes, installation delays or additional work during a planned shutdown.
Hamilton By Design provides engineer-led 3D laser scanning, mechanical engineering, reverse engineering and CAD modelling to support gold mines and mineral-processing facilities throughout regional NSW.
Our broader Mining NSW engineering and 3D scanning services support mine operators, engineering teams, maintenance departments and contractors that need reliable existing-condition information before plant modifications are designed.
Engineering Starts With Understanding What Is Actually There
A common challenge in an operating gold processing plant is the difference between the original design and the plant’s current configuration.
Over years of operation, equipment may have been replaced, structural steel altered, platforms added and process lines rerouted. Maintenance modifications may never have been incorporated into the original drawings.
When another upgrade is required, engineers can therefore find themselves designing from incomplete or inaccurate information.
Engineering-grade 3D LiDAR scanning provides another approach.
Hamilton By Design can capture the existing plant as a detailed three-dimensional point cloud, providing a measurable representation of equipment, structures and surrounding interfaces.
For regional projects, our engineering-grade 3D LiDAR scanning in Parkes NSW demonstrates how this approach can be applied to processing plants, conveyors, transfer points, structural steel, pipework and access platforms throughout Central West NSW.
The objective is simple:
Scan the existing plant before designing the modification.
What Can Be Captured in a Gold Processing Plant?
Terrestrial LiDAR scanning is particularly useful where many different systems occupy a congested area.
A scanning scope can include:
crushers and screens;
conveyors and transfer stations;
chutes and hoppers;
feeders;
pumps and pump bases;
pipework;
tanks and process equipment;
structural steel;
maintenance platforms;
stairs and walkways;
guards;
motors and gearboxes;
equipment foundations; and
surrounding interfaces.
Multiple scan positions can be registered together to create a coordinated point cloud of the required area.
Typical brownfield engineering scopes may include:
conveyor modifications;
replacement transfer chutes;
hopper modifications;
equipment replacement layouts;
crusher and screen interfaces;
pump arrangements;
equipment support frames;
maintenance access;
machinery guarding;
structural/mechanical interfaces; and
plant retrofit projects.
This creates a practical Scan → Model → Design → Document workflow.
Instead of designing a new component independently and hoping it fits the existing plant, the proposed arrangement can be developed around captured site geometry.
That can be particularly valuable when fabrication is completed off site and installation must occur within a tightly controlled shutdown window.
Conveyors, Chutes, Hoppers and Transfer Points
Materials handling is one of the strongest applications for this workflow.
Gold-processing facilities depend on reliable movement of crushed ore and processed material between different stages of the plant. Transfer points can consequently become important areas for maintenance, wear management and future upgrades.
Hamilton By Design provides engineering support for bulk material handling in mining, including conveyors, transfer points, chutes, ROM bins, hoppers and associated steelwork.
For an existing transfer station, scanning can establish the position of:
conveyor centre lines;
head and tail pulleys;
surrounding steelwork;
existing chute geometry;
platforms;
handrails;
drives;
guards; and
adjacent plant.
A replacement chute or conveyor modification can then be modelled within this captured environment.
This provides greater confidence that interfaces, access requirements and surrounding infrastructure have been considered before fabrication begins.
Reverse Engineering Existing Mining Equipment
Not every plant problem requires completely new equipment.
Regional mining facilities can contain equipment that is no longer adequately documented or has been modified throughout its service life. In other cases, replacement parts may be difficult to source or the original manufacturer may no longer support the equipment.
Hamilton By Design’s reverse engineer 3D scanning service combines reality capture with engineering judgement and CAD modelling to assist with large industrial assets.
Depending on the component, reverse-engineering projects can establish existing geometry and interfaces before a replacement or improved design is developed.
Applications in a mineral-processing environment may include:
obsolete equipment components;
worn chute assemblies;
equipment bases;
housings;
fabricated structures;
guards;
ducting;
support frames; and
replacement mechanical assemblies.
The aim is not simply to copy an existing item. It is to understand how the component fits into the surrounding plant and develop an appropriate engineering solution for the required application.
Supporting Shutdown Engineering
Shutdowns provide limited opportunities to complete modifications to operating mineral-processing equipment.
Discovering that a fabricated component does not fit after the shutdown has commenced can result in significant pressure on maintenance and construction teams.
Hamilton By Design provides 3D scanning for mining shutdown projects to support plant upgrades, mechanical design, Scan-to-CAD modelling, structural verification and layout assessment before the shutdown begins.
Early scanning can allow engineering teams to investigate:
equipment installation envelopes;
structural interfaces;
pipework conflicts;
removal paths;
maintenance clearances;
access requirements;
conveyor interfaces; and
fabrication dimensions.
Proposed equipment can then be checked against captured existing conditions while there is still time to modify the design.
Scanning cannot remove every shutdown risk, but better existing-condition information can reduce the number of assumptions entering the engineering process.
From Point Cloud to Fabrication Documentation
Capturing the plant is only useful if the information can be converted into practical engineering deliverables.
Depending on the project scope, scan information can progress into:
registered point clouds;
existing-condition CAD models;
SolidWorks models;
STEP or SAT geometry;
equipment layouts;
general arrangements;
sections and elevations;
fabrication drawings;
DXF files;
bills of materials; and
installation information.
Hamilton By Design also provides mechanical drafting services across Australia for mining, industrial and plant projects, allowing the project to continue from site capture through design development and into documentation for fabrication.
This integrated approach can be valuable for regional mines because the same project information can be carried through multiple stages rather than being repeatedly interpreted by separate scanning, drafting and engineering providers.
Australian Standards for Mineral Processing Engineering
The standards applicable to a project depend on the particular equipment, design scope and site requirements.
For mechanical and structural modifications within mineral-processing facilities, applicable Australian Standards may include:
AS/NZS 4024 – Safety of Machinery Relevant to machinery risk reduction, guarding and safety considerations associated with mechanical equipment and conveyor systems.
AS/NZS 4024.3610 – Conveyors – General Requirements Potentially relevant where engineering modifications involve conveyor systems, transfer areas, guarding and associated safety requirements.
AS 1657 – Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders Important where equipment modifications affect plant access, maintenance platforms, stairs, ladders, walkways and handrails.
AS 3990 – Mechanical Equipment – Steelwork May apply to steelwork associated with mechanical equipment and equipment-support arrangements.
AS 4100 – Steel Structures Relevant where a plant modification requires structural steel design, alteration, support frames or strengthening.
AS 3774 – Loads on Bulk Solids Containers May be applicable when assessing loads associated with bins, hoppers and other structures containing bulk solids.
Other Australian Standards, client engineering specifications and statutory requirements may apply depending on the equipment and project.
Standards should therefore be identified as part of the project-specific engineering scope rather than assuming the same standards apply to every modification.
Gold Mine 3D Scanning Across Central West NSW
Hamilton By Design can support gold mines, mineral-processing facilities and industrial operations throughout Central West and regional NSW, including areas around:
Tomingley, Dubbo, Narromine, Peak Hill, Parkes, Orange, Bathurst, Mudgee and surrounding mining regions.
Site work can be combined with off-site point-cloud processing, CAD modelling, mechanical engineering and drafting.
This model is particularly suited to regional brownfield projects where the central engineering problem is straightforward:
The plant has changed, but the drawings have not.
By capturing the existing facility first, engineers can develop modifications using information that represents the plant as it exists today rather than relying entirely on historical documentation.
Engineer-Led Reality Capture for Brownfield Gold Plants
Hamilton By Design combines practical mechanical engineering experience with terrestrial LiDAR scanning and CAD modelling.
For mineral-processing projects, that means the scanning process can be planned around the engineering problem.
If the project involves replacing a transfer chute, modifying a conveyor, installing new equipment or reverse engineering an existing asset, the scan can focus on the interfaces needed to complete that work.
The result is more than a point cloud.
It is a digital engineering workflow designed to help turn existing plant conditions into practical information for design, fabrication, installation and future asset documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Mine 3D Scanning?
Gold mine 3D scanning uses terrestrial laser scanning or LiDAR to capture accurate three-dimensional information about mining and mineral-processing infrastructure. The resulting point cloud can be used for CAD modelling, plant modifications, equipment replacement, reverse engineering and existing-condition documentation.
Can Hamilton By Design scan an operating gold processing plant?
Yes. Appropriate scanning scopes can capture conveyors, chutes, processing equipment, structural steel, pipework, platforms and other infrastructure. Site access, safety requirements and operational restrictions need to be considered when planning the work.
Can you design the modification after completing the scan?
Yes. One of the main benefits of an engineer-led scanning workflow is the ability to continue from reality capture into CAD modelling, mechanical engineering, clash checking and drafting.
Can you scan conveyors and transfer stations?
Yes. Conveyors, transfer stations, chutes, supporting steelwork, drives, platforms, guarding and surrounding equipment are well suited to terrestrial 3D laser scanning.
Can 3D scanning assist with shutdown preparation?
Yes. Scanning before a shutdown can provide existing-condition information for equipment replacement, fabrication, structural modifications, access planning and installation interfaces before the shutdown starts.
Does Hamilton By Design provide reverse engineering?
Yes. Existing industrial and mining assets can be captured using 3D scanning and developed into engineering CAD geometry where reverse engineering forms part of the project scope.
Which Australian Standards apply to mineral-processing plant modifications?
The standards depend on the equipment and scope. Commonly relevant standards can include AS/NZS 4024 for machinery safety, AS/NZS 4024.3610 for conveyors, AS 1657 for fixed access systems, AS 3990 for mechanical equipment steelwork, AS 4100 for structural steel and AS 3774 where bulk-solids-container loading is applicable.
Does Hamilton By Design service Central West NSW?
Yes. Hamilton By Design supports regional NSW mining and industrial projects, with site-based reality capture able to be combined with off-site point-cloud processing, CAD modelling, mechanical engineering and drafting.
Planning a Gold Processing Plant Upgrade?
If existing drawings cannot be trusted, obtaining reliable existing-condition information before detailed engineering begins can significantly improve the quality of a brownfield project.
Hamilton By Design can assist with 3D LiDAR scanning, mechanical engineering, reverse engineering, CAD modelling and fabrication documentation for gold mines and mineral-processing plants throughout Central West NSW and regional Australia.
Scan what exists. Engineer what is required. Design it to fit.
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