SolidWorks Sydney is a specialist engineering blog focused on structural steel detailing, mechanical design, and 3D LiDAR scanning across Sydney and Australia. We explore real-world project workflows—from scan to CAD to fabrication—using SolidWorks and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Our content is tailored for engineers, fabricators, and project managers seeking accurate CAD data, practical design solutions, and modern digital engineering methods that reduce risk and improve buildability.
We use both SolidWorks and AutoCAD every day. Our entire business model
is made up of online customers with local customers making up
about 40%. Many of those customers, where we have never met face to face or
only once at an initial meeting. With each customer, We are able to
adapt and ultimately fulfill their Design / Drafting needs.
We have worked on everything from Government Military projects where we
were only permitted "windowed knowledge" of what was being worked on in
tandem with a design concept team, high voltage switch gear design and
layout for a local biomass to electricity plant, as-built site plans for
a refrigeration plant, Cafe fit outs, residential home design, injection
molded plastic parts, sand and investment
casted parts, patent drawings and illustrations and assistance for an
exotic sports car designs.
Service Description
Hamilton By Design Base on the Central Coast offer s Drafting & Design service which is dedicated to providing complete
service from conception to completion. Deadlines, Detail and Follow
Through are all required to meet customer expectations, time lines, and
budget. From Automotive based work to Architecture, our team has worked across a range of industries with Solidworks efficient Design and Drafting our goal.
We have worked in the following areas
-Architecture
-Steel Detailing
-Automotive
-Consumer Design
-Industrial Design
-Wiring Schematics
-P&IDs, Piping, Pressure Vessel Design and internals and Plant Layout
-Castings
-Mechanical and Machined parts
-Part Detailing including GD&T
-Electronic Equipment design and placement
-Skatepark Design
-Sheetmetal and Weldments
-Architectural Plumbing and Wiring and a little HVAC
-Pick and Place Machinery
-Conveying and conveyors systems
For more information about a fabulous team of SolidWorks Deign on the Central Coast contact
SolidWorks Designer required for busy design office servicing clients on the Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Illawarra and Sydney
Fixed Term Contract Position $55-$70/hour
Must have:
• 4+ Years SolidWorks Experience with mechanical and or structural design.
• An ability to work within a team environment.
• An ability to create manufacture-able designs from an engineer’s design scope.
• Associate Diploma at a minimum.
• An ability to perform in a team environment.
• Experience detailing shop drawing both structural and mechanical.
Experience with the following will be highly regarded
• A trade background in Fitting and Machining or Boilermaker Fabricator.
• Certified SolidWorks Qualifications.
• An ability to resolve design issues.
• Experience in managing projects and or small teams.
• Materials handling experience
Hamilton By Design have been involved in the development of equipment we have have the opportunity to learn and
integrate the following processes and associated equipment into the machinery
we design and build:
Milling, drilling and tapping equipment
Explosive filling systems
Dispensing and mixing equipment for epoxies and related materials
Vacuum pumps and systems for product integrity testing and control
Fluxing and soldering equipment
Routing machinery
Automatic Screw Conveyors
Specialized Belt Conveyor Systems
Cyclone Seperating Systems
Wide variety of component feeding and orienting systems for automatic assembly
equipment
Automatic gauging and inspection equipment
PLC controlled pnumatic systems
Servo and stepper driven positioning controls and software
Mixing, combining matierals
Hamilton By Design design using solidworks software and arree more than happy to tackle challanging projects that nobody else wants to touch
At Hamilton BY Design we offer a full range of Computer Aided Drafting services with a personal
touch. Customer service is given a high priority.
Drafting Services
General CAD Drafting including Architectural, Mechanical Engineering and
Building services.
All drawing work undertaken to clients own specifications, using bespoke dwg
frames, styles and symbols if required or to Australia Standards.
General editing and updating of dwgs for 'as installed' etc. from clients CAD
files
Paper to CAD conversion via scanning and onscreen digitizing or of existing
drawings into Autocad or DXF format.
Auto-conversion of scanned dwgs for a fast low cost/quality solution to
transferring paper dwgs into CAD.
3D drawings for customer visualization or presentation work.
SolidWorks Designer required for busy design office servicing clients on the Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Illawarra and Sydney
Permanent position $70-75K
Must have:
• 4+ Years SolidWorks Experience with mechanical and or structural design.
• An ability to create manufacture-able designs from an engineer’s design scope.
• Associate Diploma at a minimum.
• An ability to perform in a team environment.
• Experience detailing shop drawing both structural and mechanical.
Experience with the following will be highly regarded
• A trade background in Fitting and Machining or Boilermaker Fabricator.
• Certified SolidWorks Qualifications.
• An ability to resolve design issues.
• Experience in managing projects and or small teams.
• Materials handling experience
Why Australian Engineers & SolidWorks Capability Are in Demand Globally
Structural steel detailing has always been a critical component of engineering projects. It sits at the point where design becomes reality, translating structural intent into fabrication-ready information.
While this is true worldwide, there is a growing trend across the Middle East and other international markets:
👉 A strong preference for Australian engineers, draftspersons, and fabricators
This is not accidental. It reflects a combination of engineering culture, standards, and capability—particularly when combined with modern tools like SolidWorks.
What Mining Companies, Engineers & Fabricators Are Looking For Today
The mining industry has always demanded precision, reliability, and performance. Whether operating in coal, base metals, or bulk handling facilities, the margin for error is minimal—especially when projects involve shutdown windows, heavy equipment, and high-risk environments.
In today’s mining sector, expectations around design and drafting have shifted significantly. Mining companies, engineers, and fabrication teams are no longer looking for basic drawings.
👉 They are looking for complete, accurate, and accessible engineering data.
And increasingly, that data is expected to be delivered in SolidWorks, supported by certified designers and connected through modern platforms like the 3DEXPERIENCE ecosystem.
Mining projects are fundamentally different from standard construction projects.
They typically involve:
Brownfield modifications
Integration with existing plant
Heavy-duty structural and mechanical systems
Tight shutdown schedules
Because of this, mining clients expect a higher level of engineering support.
1. Accuracy in Real-World Conditions
Mining environments are complex and often poorly documented.
Engineers and site teams need:
Accurate models of existing structures
Confidence that new components will fit
Minimal reliance on assumptions
Errors in mining projects can lead to:
Extended shutdowns
Production losses
Safety risks
As a result, the industry demands engineering-grade modelling, not just drafting.
2. Fabrication-Ready Outputs
Fabricators supporting mining operations require:
Detailed shop drawings
CNC-ready DXF profiles
Clear assembly models
These outputs are used directly in workshops to manufacture:
Conveyor structures
Chutes and transfer points
Platforms and access systems
Mechanical equipment
👉 There is no room for interpretation—drawings must be complete and correct.
3. Fast Turnaround Under Pressure
Mining projects are often tied to:
Shutdown windows
Maintenance schedules
Production targets
This means engineering deliverables must be:
Delivered quickly
Accurate the first time
Ready for immediate use
Delays in design directly impact production.
4. Integration Between Structural & Mechanical Design
Mining systems are rarely isolated.
They involve integration between:
Structural steel
Mechanical equipment
Pipework and services
This is why mining companies are increasingly favouring 3D parametric modelling platforms like SolidWorks, which allow full assembly modelling and coordination.
